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Osprey Family Nest

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Follow an osprey family through their nesting season. Witness fishing expeditions, feeding time, and the development of osprey chicks.

Viewing Tips

  • Best viewing times are early morning and late afternoon when parents are most active
  • Use the YouTube chat to connect with other viewers and share observations
  • Be patient - nature operates on its own schedule

Meet the Family

Get to know the eagles that call this nest home

The Parents

Male Osprey

Female

The male osprey provides fish for the entire family. Watch as he demonstrates spectacular diving techniques to catch prey from the water.

Female Osprey

Male

The female osprey is the primary caretaker of the nest. She carefully manages the nest and ensures the safety of the young.

Osprey Facts

5 ft
Wingspan
15-20 years
Lifespan in Wild
2-4 eggs
Clutch Size

Did You Know?

  • Ospreys are expert fishermen, diving feet-first into water to catch fish with their reversible outer toe and sharp talons
  • They have a 99% diet of live fish, making them one of the most specialized raptors
  • Ospreys are found on every continent except Antarctica, making them one of the most widespread raptor species
  • They build large stick nests that can be reused and added to for many years, sometimes weighing over 400 pounds