16:38, 5/15 NG gets some extra incubation time when Iris goes to the perch after returning to the nest. However, NG has a different idea. A mating attempt and off he flies.
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Making my Hellgate Osprey cam debut alongside Dr. Erick Greene, osprey whisperer!

Stay tuned to Montana Public Radio this summer for a possible Iris & NG story, #CHOWS

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5/15 Iris hunkered down and laid her third egg of the 2024 breeding season at 2:29 A.M. on May 12.
Enjoy this Lab Video:
youtu.be/NoJHr4k7tpM
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16:16, 5/15 NG brings a nice fish for Iris. Her fish-begging chirps are answered, and she takes it to the Owl Pole to enjoy. Meanwhile, NG enjoys incubating the eggs.
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14:15, 5/15 Iris is settled in, NG departs the nest.... #HellgateOsprey

14:15, 5/15 Iris prevails....and she's back on the nest to incubate #HellgateOsprey

14:11, 5/15 Vocalizing....don't we wish we 'spoke' Osprey! #HellgateOsprey

14:07, 5/15 Osprey language in progress.... #HellgateOsprey

14:00, 5/15 Iris rises and NG checks on precious cargo....he's ready for nest duty! #HellgateOsprey

13:59, 5/15 NG arrives as Iris is vocalizing .... a very good looking couple! #HellgateOsprey

13:33, 5/15 Iris was faster than Cam Op....! #HellgateOsprey

10:55, 5/15 NG brings a small fish for Iris. She takes it to the Owl Pole and finishes it quickly. She returns to the nest, but NG is reluctant to give up incubating. Finally, at 11:09 he gives up and Iris resumes incubation.
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09:41, 5/15 Yes, Iris is back and another shift change! #HellgateOsprey

08:21, 5/15 Yet another shift change as NG flies to the perch, then to the nest to incubate as Iris departs on another break. They are a well-oiled tag team!! #HellgateOsprey

06:39, 5/15 Iris returns and regains the nest to incubate #HellgateOsprey

4 May 2024 Iris and her new muse doing some home tending along the Clark Fork River Missoula MT. Hellgate Osprey Montana FWP Cornell Lab #Osprey #ClarkForkRiver #MissoulaOsprey #Osprey Photography

06:17, 5/15 NG (soon to be named!) arrives and we have a changing of the guard #HellgateOsprey

5/15 Good Morning, #CHOWS ! It is the simple things, often overlooked, that bring so much pleasure.
Enjoy this day with much appreciation.
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02:27, 5/15 Iris does a little egg check, then it's snooze time #HellgateOsprey

14:51, 5/14 Iris and her famous eyes #HellgateOsprey