It appears that Squam is back on the nest with Annie. Phew! I base this on seeing Annie and an unbanded Osprey on the nest.. it has to be Squam. The accompanying photo shows Annie on the right with her streaked breast and what is clearly an unbanded and slightly smaller Osprey on the left that I believe is Squam.
A third Osprey was observed occasionally yesterday interacting with them as well but I could never confirm a band on it’s right leg. Annie appears to be considerably more animated than she has been thus far this season — a good sign in my opinion that she is excited to see her mate.
Let’s hope it is Squam and they settle into another nesting season together soon. I think they will.