Hellgate Osprey - Fortifying Their Nest - Tues 7-30-24 AND... Chicks have been named 8-1-24!

This is enjoyable to watch: Mom hauls in small tree, Dad brings in piece of lovely moss. While Mom tries to shorten wonky branch sticking up from her "tree" - poof! she disappears as one of her young 'uns covers her rt up w/their wing! =D
We see, at some point, Dad steps up to work on that skinny branch and Iris starts her usual fish-calling. An osprey Dad's fishing is NEVER done, according to Iris! =D
Finn finally answers his wife's demands and takes off.
Official Naming As of today Aug 1st, 2024 - the babes have been bestowed their official names! The people voted and the winning names were then announced:
"Elder" aka "Big" is now - Sum-eh
"Younger" aka "Little" is now - Antali
You can see the announcement, origins and explanations of the Salish names here:
www.allaboutbi...
Plus a statement from Dr. Erick Greene here:
/ montana-osprey-cams-10...
TY shout out to both Cornell Lab Bird Cams and The Montana Osprey Project!
~Thanks for watching!