The nest has a new pair for 2023
This season began in turmoil.... Former female Lena returned, but Andy, her mate, did not. As she began to show interest in other males, one in particular dubbed Romeo, the violent hurricane Ian hit squarely on the island, destroying the nest and knocking the pole to the ground. Romeo left the area first, and Lena flew off as the storm gathered strength. After the storm, Lena returned to the area, and as the nest was hurriedly reconstructed, she waited patiently.... As soon as the new nest was up, she claimed it, and began to arrange the sticks! Unfortunately, in time, the surrounding waters became toxic with red algae, and most of the birds ended up leaving the area for better fishing... including Lena.
Finally, as the Red Tide abated, a new pair began to establish themselves on the nest.... Mabel and Angus. All was going very well, lots of fish gifts and matings, and watchers were starting to look for that first egg. But other intruders, liking the looks of this real estate, began to incessantly hassle the pair, including one very strong and persistent female, who finally succeeded in routing Mabel off the nest. Angus did not take to her at all, in early days, but she persisted, and finally won him over. They are now fully committed to this nest, have begun mating, she was named Florence, and...... well, we shall see what happens next!
Here is the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCacqGA6bAU
PTZ Cam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afqAhewOFjY