Osprey and Bald Eagles in London

by Jen Masters
(London, Ontario, Canada)

Osprey

Osprey

We have been keeping an eye on the Bald Eagle Nest at Fanshawe, they are very active.


A week or so ago we saw an Osprey fly overhead while at Gibbon's Park.

This past Saturday we were lucky enough to find a pair of Osprey nesting in North London!!

AMAZING!

Thank you for telling us about your sightings of these Birds of Prey, and for the picture too - it is great to know that there are some in this area!

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starstarstarstarstar 		Possible Osprey on Sovereign Road
by: Anonymous

We have a large bird on the cell tower at the south end of 400 Sovereign Rd in London. Not sure if it is an Osprey or not. Will have to bring a set of binoculars and check it out. Can't find anything posted on here as to anyone else spotting them.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Osprey
by: Anonymous

Saw one of the Ospreys perched near the Thames Valley Parkway unpaved river trail between Richmond and the Ross Park foot bridge today.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bald eagle sighting
by: Melanie Beaudry Desjardins

Bald eagle spotted hunting around the Holiday Inn and Suites London, in the Southdale area. It was flying very low, barely higher than the light posts, so it was easy to identify.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Osprey nest at Fanshawe Rd and Clarke Rd, London
by: Anonymous

In mid December '20 I was very concerned when I noticed that the pole with the long standing Osprey nest had been replaced with a new one and of course the nest was gone. Then closer to the end of December I was very excited and pleased to see that a man-made platform had been erected on one of the new poles! Hopefully the Osprey will be willing to make a new nest up there! I have been watching them for over 5 years. Thank you to Ontario Hydro and anyone else involved for building them the platform!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Osprey nest at Fanshawe Rd and Clarke Rd, London
by: Anonymous

I think the pole (hydro??) that the Osprey nest was on at Fanshawe Rd and Clarke Rd in London,has been replaced. I'm not sure what they have done with the nest...??
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eagle in Huron Heights
by: Sean

Saw a Bald Eagle flying quite low and it was very clear it was an eagle, white head and majestic wing span, really amazing and this was just near my house in the Huron Heights/Highbury area today.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bald Eagle sighting
by: Anonymous

Driving down number 4 Highway between Clinton and Exeter we saw a Bald Eagle soaring! Magnificent sight!!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bald Eagle gliding
by: Anonymous

We were just coming into town from Lobo on Fanshawe Park Road. About 3 km before we hit town there was a large Bald Eagle gliding around in the air over the road and a pond next to the road. We could clearly see his bright white head and tail.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Osprey Nest - Fanshawe Park & Clarke Sideroad
by: Anonymous

Drove by this nest yesterday on my way home from work. Went back later in the evening for a better look. One adult visible with 2 or three young. Very exciting to see!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Osprey pics
by: Anonymous

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156174258735743&set=pcb.10156165446650743&type=3&theater
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starstarstarstarstar 		Osprey Highbury and Commissioners
by: Brad

There is a pair nesting on a hydro tower north of Commissioners Road. I have been seeing one occasionally for the last couple of years, but have been seeing a lot of them (almost daily) for the last couple of weeks and a couple of times I have seen 2 at at time. Hope to get some pictures soon!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Osprey
by: Anonymous

There are Ospreys nesting at Sovereign Road at the school bus depot, atop the white tower.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bald eagle sighting
by: Anonymous

Out today for a drive and we happened upon a Bald Eagle on the ground in a field near Hamilton Road and Veterans Memorial Pkwy. This eagle looked to be eating some prey.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Osprey and drones
by: Anonymous

I have a drone and I have for sometime wanted to get pictures of the nest. I would stay far back of course. What do you think, not sure if they would try to attack drone.

Maybe, providing you don't startle or disturb the birds.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Osprey at Hyde Park Road and Gainsborough Road
by: Jen B

I'm 99% sure there is a nesting pair at the top of a tower near this intersection! I haven't been able to snap a good photo yet, but I will as soon as I have one.

p.s. I freaked out thinking they were eagles at first (due to a super blurry phone camera shot LOL) - but now we're fairly certain they are Osprey :)
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starstarstarstarstar 		Osprey nests
by: Anonymous

Osprey nest at Clarke and Fanshawe Roads in London is occupied again this year. As is the osprey nest on a communication tower just south west of the corner of Highway 59 N and Oxford County Road 33.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Osprey - North London
by: Rob

Saturday May 05 2018 approximately 8:00 pm we spotted an Osprey high in a tree in the middle of North Branch of the Thames about 200 metres east of the bridge on Highbury Ave just South of Fanshawe. Saw it dive (unsuccessfully) for a meal, a beautiful sight.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nests - Clarke Rd. N
by: Elaine D

There's a large nest in tree on a farm at the south west corner of Killaly and Clarke Rd. We've stopped a couple of times but haven't seen any activity yet. Also hoping to see the Ospreys back at the nest at the corner of Clarke/Fanshawe very soon. No sign of renovations to it yet this spring. They raised 3 chicks last year.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bald eagle - Clarke Road near Fanshawe Dam
by: Shawn

A Bald Eagle flew over our vehicle as we were travelling north on Clarke Road right by Fanshawe Lake. This happened on Saturday, March 24th, 2018.

I believe there are Bald Eagles nesting at Fanshawe Lake - thanks for letting us know about your sighting.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eagle Sighting
by: Anonymous

Bald Eagles spotted flying around Highbury Avenue & Hamilton Road area.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Osprey nest on Hwy 59 north
by: ElaineD

There is an active Osprey nest on a communication tower on the west side of highway 59 north of Woodstock, just in from 43.178293, -80.784898
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starstarstarstarstar 		Osprey at Clarke and Fanshawe Roads
by: ElaineD

After the death of one of the pair in May 2016 (likely the female), it's good to see a pair on the nest at Clarke and Fanshawe again this year. The previous female was banded, this one is not. Incubation is underway!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Osprey over the Thames
by: Anonymous

Saw an Osprey flying over the Thames River at Harris Park yesterday morning. Flew, maybe, 10 feet over my head. So beautiful.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Osprey
by: Wayne

The Male or Female Osprey was found dead this morning
on Clarke Road just North of Fanshawe Road. Will miss them, I have watched them over the years as our office is just down the road from their nest.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Spectacular Sight
by: Anonymous

My Mom and I were just at Fanshawe and Clarke Rd. Both Male and Female were on site at the nest. They are spectacular to see.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Osprey or Eagle Nest
by: Tracy

Just wondering if anyone can confirm if the nest at Fanshawe and Clarke Road has Eagles or Ospreys in it? It looks like Osprey....

Barb here - I have had reports of both, but I have seen Ospreys nesting there myself, so I would say Ospreys. There are Bald Eagles nearby at Fanshawe Park.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Osprey or Bald Eagles?
by: Anonymous

Three weeks ago I saw at least 8 or 9 Osprey or Eagles flying in close formation to each other just north of Westmount area. They were very high and very large birds just gliding around probably hunting ..... I dunno.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bald Eagles Nest
by: Anonymous

Where did you see Bald Eagles?

I know there are Balds at Fanshawe Lake, and there is a nest and Balds just north of St Thomas on country road 52 (Ron McNeil Line) west of Wellington Road in a area of woodland on the north side of the road - I have watched Bald Eagles coming and going to the nest.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Update
by: Julie

The two babies have left the nest since yesterday and were on the hydro lines/pole across the road this morning at 8:15 am.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Osprey Nest at Clarke & Fanshawe
by: AFS

There are definitely two babies in the nest (soon to be leaving by the looks of things) along with Momma and Poppa.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Osprey nest
by: Anonymous

The nest at the Clarke Road & Fanshawe intersection is an Osprey nest, with at least one chick. I've gone a couple of times to take pictures, and saw Dad come in with a fish for Mom & baby :)
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starstarstar 		Osprey at TD Waterhouse Stadium?
by: Anonymous

There's an enormous bird nesting in the bank of floodlights over TD Waterhouse Stadium at the University of Western Ontario. I'm not a birder but all us soccer parents are curious what it is. Anyone know? Thanks!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Osprey
by: Anonymous

I have been photographing these Osprey for over a month, pretty active pair as I often catch them both grooming on the poles next to their nest, Photos added often here: Osprey Nest

There is another pair of Osprey nesting in one of the overhead lights at the baseball field, east end of Windermere Road. Much higher up and harder to photograph.

Thanks for the clarification and info!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Confirmation of Osprey nest
by: Anonymous

It is indeed an Osprey nest at the corner of Clarke and Fanshawe Roads. You can see my (copyrighted) photos from May 12th here: Osprey Nest

My husband and I think of the pair as Lois and Clarke. Eggs will likely hatch around the middle of June.

Thanks for the info and clarification!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Osprey?
by: Anonymous

I'm no expert but I think it's an Osprey nest at Clarke Road & Fanshawe Park Road. We got a pretty good look at the bird & it matches the pictures of Osprey I've seen.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Take your binoculars
by: Anonymous

Yes it is true... I go to Fanshawe and Clarke Road intersection and it is definitely an Eagle's nest. I went the last 3 days in a row and the babies are hatched, I just don't see how many. The nest itself is massive and I watched one bird get food. The other Eagle watched and then came home to feed the baby or babies??? I just can't see at all, the nest is deep. I will keep going every day as the flight and sights are extraordinary. I am totally captivated, so as soon as I can there will be pictures!
Thanks for sending this to us - I was there last Friday and saw the nest, it is big, but when I was there, there were no parents to be seen.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nest at Clarke Road and Fanshawe Park Road
by: Anonymous

Has anyone seen the large nest sitting on the hydro poles at this intersection? I'm curious to know what type of birds these are if anyone has seen them and knows.

I believe that is a Bald Eagle nest - other people have reported that the nest is there, and they have seen Balds flying in and out
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starstarstarstarstar 		Osprey
by: Anonymous

Just saw an Osprey fly over Oxford Street at Talbot street. Looks like it was fishing the Thames River.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Osprey
by: Christine

On Monday April 04 2014 I saw an Osprey fly over Wanstead Flats at about 6:00 in the evening. It looked like it may have been heading for the the River Thames.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Osprey Near Fanshawe Dam
by: Gerry Pocock

On September 18, 2013 I saw an Osprey pair flying around the Fanshawe Dam (London). I took some pictures of them from a distance and ultimately discovered later one of them had a freshly caught fish in its grasp. Shortly after the one with the fish landed on a dead tree about a 1/4 mile west of the dam. I got some awesome pictures of it eating the fish. There was a lot of wildlife noise at one point and the bird seemed to get spooked and dropped the fish in the water. I continued west on the trail to the road. When I returned 20-30 minutes latter, the osprey was back in the tree continuing its lunch. I got more pictures of it from the ground underneath, probably only 25-30 yards away.

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starstarstarstarstar 		Osprey nest
by: Anita

I forgot to mention, the nest I saw was on the south-east corner of Veterans Memorial Parkway and Gore Road, at the top of a communication tower behind Crawford Metal building.

EDIT - Dear Readers, if you have the opportunity to view this nest, please do so quietly and try to cause as little disturbance to the birds as possible. I like to tell our readers where they can find interesting wildlife, but I do so on the condition that they do not cause stress or anxiety to the animals. Thanks.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Osprey nest
by: Anita

I've been observing the same nest for a few weeks now and there has been some activity. I've seen 3 heads at once sitting in the nest. I didn't know if they were Osprey or Bald Eagles. The nest is so high and the view from the ground is hard to tell them apart....either way, its a wonderful sight.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Osprey nest sighted.
by: Anonymous

Saw a strange raptor today flying low near Fanshawe Park Road and Clarke Road. I saw it land on a hydro pole on the south east corner of the intersection. Pole also contained a large nest made of sticks. I am pretty sure this is an Osprey nest site.
I'll be in north London tomorrow, so I'll go and take a look! Thanks for telling us about your raptor sighting!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Osprey Sighted
by: Anonymous

Today I spotted an Osprey flying south over the Thames River right by the Courthouse downtown.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Osprey at Labatt Park
by: BionicallyHip

There is a large nest on top of the northern set of lights at Labatt Park. The birds look to be osprey from their silhouettes. They are still nest building as they make frequent trips to the nest with large sticks. A great spot to view the nest is along the multi-use trail near Rogers Ave. :)
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starstarstarstarstar 		Definitely Osprey
by: Raph

I definitely spotted a pair of Osprey at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Parkway & Gore Road. On my way home from work I was sitting at the lights there, and I noticed one flying high and approaching carrying a branch towards a nest constructed on the top of this very tall tower on the south-east corner of the intersection. And there was one already perched on top (behind CMC Crawford Metal) Not sure if they're still there though. Amazing sight!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Osprey?
by: Mike

I noticed a nest on a cell tower at Sovereign Road and Gore Road, not sure but I think it could be an Osprey

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