Ospreys have returned to the Essex Greenbelt! We witnessed a total of 3 ospreys at the nest near LobstaLand Easter Sunday. First, we noticed a single bird in the nest. Pretty soon another came along, hovered above for a bit, but was clearly not welcomed by the nest-sitter.
The rejected osprey flew off and another one landed in the nest. These two seemed to get along very well. I do not know if this pair is Annie and Squam from last year’s nest, but I understand ospreys return the same nests with the same partners under normal circumstances.
The Osprey Cam is not yet activated, but this is the link for you to bookmark if you are interested. Also available at that link is a volunteer form for monitoring Essex Greenbelt Osprey nests in the area. I sent mine in! I hope I get the LobstaLand nest!! Watching this story unfold (along with a pair of feasting egrets) was a special Easter blessing!
Good Morning Gloucester 