The markings on the top bird are clearly female; the other's are either weak female markings or a male with a few stray speckles on what is usually a clear white chest. Most likely female in this instance. The most common situation that this scenario depicts is of a female that "owns" the nest, waiting for her mate and another female attempting to take over - it happens often in early spring as returning ospreys seek their old mates and nests while unmated birds are seeking a first or replacement mate.
Ospreys rarely make physical contact with an intruder or enemy of any species. They are able to use their large size and powerful presence to intimidate their foe. They are amazing practitioners of non-violence.
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