How long do Osprey eggs need to be incubated?

Incubation lasts 36 to 42 days before the eggs hatch. The female will spend most of this time on the nest keeping the eggs warm during incubation, with the male taking over occasionally. The eggs will then hatch within a few days of each other.

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1. What do Ospreys eat?
2. Do Ospreys migrate? If so, where do they go?
3. Are Ospreys endangered?
4. Do Ospreys mate for life?
5. Do Ospreys return to the same nest site every year?
6. When will Ospreys lay their eggs?
7. How many eggs does a female Osprey lay in a season?
8. How long do Osprey eggs need to be incubated?
9. How long does it take for Osprey hatchlings to fledge (leave the nest)?
10. Do the Osprey chicks compete with one another?
11. What are some of the natural dangers to Osprey chicks?
12. How long do Ospreys live?