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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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Off Season 2021/2022

1/15/2022

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With the ospreys all flown, action slows on the Whirley Crane nest. However, there is always something to see on the cam and the chatters continue to chat. The nest cam has an incredible view of the Bay. One can see the lights of San Francisco, especially nice at Christmastime when the buildings and bridge are lit. Then there are the boats going by, from kayaks and paddlers to large car ships accompanied by two tugboats. The pivot is especially fascinating to watch. Various birds visit the nest: a raven pair, gulls, finches, and even a falcon.
In past years, Richie has made occasional visits. This year, we have seen him only a few times when he has flown by to defend his property rights. 
On chat, people also post pictures of other nest cams, ospreys in other parts of the world and even an albatross. There are photos of birds seen in the area, such as herons and egrets, and photos of birds chatters see on their excursions, local and farther afield. 
Below is just a sample of the nest cam views in the past two months. 
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Raven on the nest. Dec. 5, 2021. cap by craigor
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Gull on nest
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Maggie and Jester on the nest, with ship and tug. Dec. 11, 2021. cap by craigor
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Sunset over the Marin hills seen from the cam, Jan. 13, 2022. cap by Robin
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City lights. Dec. 10, 2021, cap by midi
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Lit tugboat and ship. Dec. 11 2021, cap by puest
Sometimes the nest causes chatters to wax poetic and activates their imagination. The light artifacts from the camera are especially fascinating. There are sparkles, which midi calls fairies, and a diamond shaped light named Zoid.  And a light over the Bay that some say lights Rosie's way back to the nest. 
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Ferry with fairies
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Tugboat with fairy sparkles on the nest Jan. 14, 2022, cap by midi
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Rosie's Way. Dec. 18, 2021, cap by PP
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Heart-shaped Zoid Jan. 14, 2022. cap by Ali
Whatever the fantasies, the facts are that Rosie should be returning by the end of February. She may have started her journey. Chatters on the ground have reported seeing ospreys around the Richmond Yacht Club nest and Pt. Isabel. So the action is beginning. And Rosie watch has started. 
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by midi. Jan 2022
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by midi. Jan. 2022
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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 six years. 

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