Clark’s breakfast delivery sparked a noisy tug-of-war at the Hellgate nest, but Wensi’s tumble was only the beginning. Later that morning, the young osprey stood over the trout and tore off bites alone, turning a funny family scramble into a powerful step toward independence.
Wensi at Hellgate takes charge of a large fish, but one violent flop sends dinner over the edge before Clark returns with another catch.
A beautiful close-up reveals how Iris and Clark’s chick has transformed from a tiny hatchling into a striking young osprey.
On July 13, 2026, a Great Horned Owl appeared near the Hellgate Osprey family after dark. Iris launched into the night, made a warning pass and returned to watch over her chick.
At the Hellgate Osprey nest on July 5, 2026, Iris waited for fish, Clark arrived empty-handed, and one unforgettable nest exchange followed before their chick was finally fed.