Name The Chicks - Results - Snappy's

Name The Chicks - Results

8/2/2016

The Results Are In.....

First,
Thank you for all who participated in the naming contest. We had some great suggestions. We appreciate all your feedback and input.

So without further ado.... by your vote: Lewis & Clark is your winner! Continue reading for all the results. Thank you again, and keep watching for the checks to fledge. We expect any day....

All together we had 217 votes from 131 voters in 14 days as follows:

Name	Number of Votes	Percentage
Fine & Dandy	43	20%
Lewis & Clark	78	78%
Olive & Oliver	8	4%
George & Gracie	23	11%
Mutt & Jeff	30	14%
Arlo & Sage	6	3%
Butch & Buzz		0%
Other	29	13%

sunnie day

8/3/2016 02:37:46 pm

The smaller of the 2 had a short flight off the nest a bit ago. Came right back.

Jon - Snappy's link

8/4/2016 09:06:31 am

Sunnie,
The chicks are having quite the time exploring their newfound freedom. They seem to be taking full advantage of checking out the world beyond the nest. It also seems that Duchess (and Duke) are enjoying a bit less responsibility as well.

sunnie day

8/6/2016 03:25:18 pm

It is looking excellent. I also follow the Charlo nest cam , some 70 or so miles south of you on the Explore.org site., as well as many others in Montana for many seasons now. They are getting close to this same action in the Charlo nest. Thank you so much for the info here, as it has helped me learn much more about Montana Ospreys in my research. Mr. McCarter and Montana Osprey in my research has helped me so much. I think the world of Mr. McCarter and his research.Thanks again for another fine cam I find helpful to watch.

Rose Cutrone

8/4/2016 12:31:59 pm

Right you are, Jo! I started observing at approx 11:50 this late morning. Only 1 chick in nest & 1 parent on high perch. For the next 15-20 min, baby sat up on high perch with parent, did a lot of squawking. Then flew off towards camera & was back in approx 20 seconds. Saw that 3 times. I don't know if this was baby's 1st flight, but it was exciting to watch the culmination of these past months of growth & development. The other baby & 1 parent have been gone this entire time of my observation. Learning to fish maybe?? One question, are there any messes below the nest that Snappy's has to keep clean. I forgot to notice surrounding area of base of nest when I've been in.

Jon - Snappys link

8/4/2016 01:53:16 pm

Rose,
We actually have see both chicks fly for extended periods of time. Yesterday one of the chicks did bring a fish up to the nest. So they are learning how to fish as well. Osprey are rather particular about the cleanliness of the nest. They will back up to the edge of the nest and dispose of any waste over the edge. As you can imagine, there is quite a mess below. Thankfully the pole is back behind the courtyard. We haven't had to do any major cleanups.
Jon

Rose Cutrone

8/4/2016 03:12:35 pm

Thank you for the info. I hoped the stand was in the shrubbery where all used matters can be compost for the soil!! So good planning! I noticed the chicks "tidying up the nest" before they started to fly & realized how clean they are. Gee we should have a Snappy's send off party for Lewis & Clark when they head south. We can all meet, some of us can get counseling for our sadness at their departure, but most important celebrate the success!!! My post is meant to be all in good fun!

Rose Cutrone

8/9/2016 06:18:30 pm

Just got smacked in the face of the reality soon to come as they all head south. Clicked on to check on our Osprey family - the nest & perches were empty!!! First time in all these months no one was home, boo hoo!!

Jon - Snappy's link

8/9/2016 06:49:52 pm

Rose,
They chicks are making good use of their newfound freedom. They are spending quite a good bit of time flying around the nest area. Got to get the practice in. And you are right, soon enough we will have an empty nest until next spring.
Jon

Jo Egerter

8/11/2016 08:32:43 am

I feel like part of my family has flown the coop.....empty nest syndrome....I miss them already. Sure hope the camera will stay up for next years viewing...really enjoyed the whole episode from eggs to fledging...thank you again!

Jon - Snappy's link

8/11/2016 09:27:03 am

We sure plan on keeping the camera up. We might turn it off when its empty over the winter, however next spring we will fire it back up. We are hoping that Duke and Duchess return and we will be able to watch the whole process over again. We are hoping to get up the pole this fall and make some improvements to the camera as well. Hopefully next year we have an even better experience for everyone.

Sharon

8/12/2016 12:45:56 am

Thank you for giving us this look into the lives of these awesome birds. What a great gift you have given us. The little ones grew so fast, doesn't seem possible they will soon be ready to make their long winter journey, and all alone no less.

Jon - Snappy's

8/12/2016 08:26:33 am

Sharon,
It has been Snappy's pleasure to provide this camera. It has been just as amazing for all of us here as well. What a great insight into the lives of a couple of amazing birds. We were all surprised at how quick the chicks grew. Then watching them take flight and start fishing on their own. We can't wait for next spring to do it all over again. We are very pleased that you have enjoyed the camera.

Rose Cutrone

9/17/2016 10:36:16 am

Seeing an empty nest this morning gives me a sense of sadness. I haven't seen the chick's in awhile & much longer since I saw Duke, so they might be on their southern journey by now. It is a sign of summer is over, fall/winter is not far behind, but thanks to Snappys I got to observe these amazing raptors love towards each other, bring new life into the world, and nurture their chick's until it was time to leave them on their own. I wish them all well, and look forward to next spring. Thank you so much Snappys!

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