For unknown reasons, the ospreys occupying the OspreyCam nest did not successfully produce offspring this year.
The female was sitting on eggs until June 2nd and then appeared to be tending newly hatched chick/s that were not yet visible on the OspreyCam. On June 4th both ospreys suddenly abandoned the nest for long stretches. A review of the recorded video didn’t reveal a specific cause for this abandonment. Since that date, there have been periodic visits to the nest by both the male and female osprey that sometimes include minor nest maintenance. This residual activity may be to ensure that this nest remains unoccupied by other ospreys and will be available for the returning pair next year. Unfortunately, there is no reason to believe that this nest will feature offspring this year.
