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Now Resurgent, Ospreys Once Faced an Uncertain Future
The “fish hawk” is an early sign of spring—and a conservation ideal.
April 11, 2018
An Osprey in flight against a blue sky holding a fish in its talon.
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Researchers Sound the Alarm Over the Chesapeake Bay’s Ospreys
In the world’s largest population of the fish-eating raptors, reproductive rates have fallen below DDT-era lows. Scientists say overfishing by one company is to blame.
May 13, 2024
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Hog Island’s Osprey Pair Lose Chick to Nighttime Owl Raid
The Great Horned Owl struck the nest a little after midnight, leaving behind two survivors.
July 11, 2017
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Osprey Pair Rachel and Steve Lose Chick to Owl—Again
[UPDATED] A Great Horned Owl attack on the Hog Island nest follows two such raids last year. Since the incident, steps have been taken to deter the predator.
July 11, 2018
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The Saga Continues for Bailey, the Beleaguered Hog Island Osprey
After surviving owl, wasp, and eagle attacks, the tough young bird is mending an injured wing at an ĢAv rehab center in Florida.
November 22, 2017
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Why There Are No Ospreys at the Hog Island Nest Cam
The Great Horned Owl didn't come back, but another intruder caused Rachel, Steve, and their surviving chick to move in a hurry: wasps.
July 31, 2017
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More Plastic in the World Means More Plastic in Osprey Nests
The amount of plastic trash ending up in the birds' nests appears to be increasing—with dangerous and deadly results.
September 6, 2017
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Great Horned Owl Takes Another Chick From Hog Island Osprey Nest
Four nights after the first attack, the owl returned to Steve and Rachel’s nest despite the recent addition of lights as a deterrent.
July 12, 2018
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As Ospreys Recover, Their Nests Are Sparking Fires and Power Outages
The birds’ preference for tall, open platforms leads them to nest on utility poles. Now companies are becoming proactive about preventing accidents.
August 2, 2019
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Hog Island Osprey Chick Snatched From Nest by Great Horned Owl
Despite this year’s use of stylized mannequins to deter predators, Steve and Rachel's nest was attacked once again.
July 26, 2019
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Osprey Nest Focus Of New Live Video Feed From Hog Island, Maine
Breaking News-June 7- The first of three Osprey chicks has just hatched on the new Osprey live cam recently launched by the ĢAv Society and...
May 31, 2012
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Watch: Female Hog Island Osprey Defends Remaining Chick From Great Horned Owl
Having already lost two chicks to the raptor, Rachel has been remaining close to the nest and on high alert in a fascinating display of adaptation.
July 21, 2017