D'Estrees Bay Self Guided Drive
Stop 4 - Point Tinline
Originally this point was known at Hawkes Nest Point, as osprey have been recorded nesting on this point for over 150 years. The point was renamed Point Tinline after Mr George Tinline, Acting Manager of the Bank of South Australia, who was on board the Osmanli when wrecked.
Ospreys are seen all year round at this location. Ospreys are coastal raptors that hunt close to the shore- along cliff lines, in sheltered bays and river estuaries.
The following annual Osprey cycle has been prepared for the ospreys that occupy this site.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Young Fledged at ~70 days old | Young learning to hunt | Young almost independent | Adults Only |
Adults Only |
Adults Only |
Adults start courtship | Courtship and nest repair | Eggs | Eggs hatch after ~36 days | Male fishing for family | Young exercise wings |
The Osprey is listed as a "vulnerable’ species. In spring and summer both eggs and chicks are of threat from inquisitive people. Eggs can die in the cold air if the incubating parent is forced to leave the nest. Once hatched, chicks are less likely to be fed if the parents or nest are disturbed.
When visiting this site Observe but don’t interact
Please consider your impact on wildlife
• Keep your distance
• use binoculars for that close up view
• be especially quiet
• if you see two adult Osprey circling and calling above you, move away until the birds stop circling.
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