Young osprey flies for first time


This 5 August 2018 video from the USA says about itself:

[Young osprey] Lele Fledges From the Nest! [Cam 2, longer cut] August 5, 2018 | Hellgate Ospreys

This cam features a view of the “owl pole” just downriver from the nest site. It’s the top of a utility pole that has a plastic owl mounted on it below the spot where Louis and Iris [Lele’s parents] often stop to eat their fish.

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This 5 August 2018 video from the USA says about itself:

Lele’s Second Flight, August 5, 2018 | Hellgate Ospreys Cam 2

After fledging and returning to the nest only a few minutes before, Lele takes off again on her second flight.

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