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This is a page about  the Whirley Crane Osprey nest in Richmond. CA. Its purpose is to provide information to those who are new to the cam.  It also proffers osprey related poetry, songs and stories. If you have a poem or song or chart you'd like to see on this site, please contact Midi.
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End of Season 2021

10/26/2021

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The osprey season ends when Rosie flies South for the Winter.  The WWOC celebrates the end of season each year with a party. This year was special since it was the first time chatters had been able to gather together in person since 2019. Our Fish Matrix Master and Band Leader had, however, kept us well entertained with videos on Youtube throughout the drought period. These are available on his youtube channel. Below is a video of the live performance this year. 
 The party was a great success, with a fun time had by all. East Brothers Beer kindly provided the stage as in the past. We had a new banner with a new logo. Chatters brought desserts, many in the shape of fish. There was even some dancing. And a Pied Piper to draw everyone away from the cakes and over to the stage area. Prizes were awarded. And the band played old favorites, as well as a new song for this year's third chick Lupine. And midi introduced a new theme song for the WWOC, as well as a quiz on the band letters. 
The Nest Item museum was on display and some chatters displayed their art, photography and writing. What a talented group!
And somehow, the peripatetic pig named PP showed up! Nobody (except one?) knows how he got there or how he left, but presumably he enjoyed the party. And partook of the many desserts and whipped cream. 
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Richie alone at the nest September 17, 2021. Rosie had presumably flown on her migration.
The Last Day of Summer   
  
Tis the last day of summer
And the ospreys have flown away.
Do you see Rosie up yonder
She too is flying today.
 
She will fly thousands of miles,
To her warm winter home
Find her favorite  Southern beach,
Spend the winter there alone.
 
So farewell to our dear Rosie,
May the wind in your wings be fair
May the skies above be blue
And a warm welcome greet you there.
 
Richie is at the nest
Watching for his mate Rosie.
After your long winter rest,
Rosie, will you return to me?
 
Tis the last day of summer,
And the ospreys have all flown.
Do you see Richie up yonder
Standing on the nest alone?

midi October 2021
 
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Image by Dianne A
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Beautiful nest view capped by J Oct. 21
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Hon. Henry pivoting, capped by midi Oct. 18.
Be sure to visit the nest cam occasionally. You might see intruders such as gulls and crows, see the beautiful night view of San Francisco, or see favorite boats go by. It is always a beautiful, calming view. And if you are feeling lonely, just log onto chat to join the always lively conversation. You'll find plenty of laughs and who knows, you might even learn something. About ospreys? Yes. But also about literature, art, cooking, words and whatever else you can imagine. 
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dredger at night November 18 cap by PP
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Corvids and sharp-skinned hawk. Nov. 2. cap from VA's video
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Hon. Henry pivoting. October 18. cap by midi
There is much to see on and around the nest, even in the off season. Vessels of various types: salboats, ships, dredgers, tugboats and ferries. 




Then there are the various bird visitors to the nest, looking for dried up tidbits or just enjoying the view.



And various light artifacts, often given names by the chatters.  
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Gold circle on nest November 17
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Boats going out and light artifact on the nest. November 8. cap by midi
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ferry and bay. Oct. 21. cap by J
And then there is just the beautiful view of the nest we get from the nest cam. 
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    Midi

    is a poet and writer of children's stories who has been watching the adventures of the ospreys on the Whirley Crane Nest in Richmond, Ca. for the past eight years. 

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