The Osprey camera at Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison was made possible by
Ted Williams
and a grant from the
French Foundation
in collaboration with the
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection,
Meigs Point Nature Center,
and the
Friends of Hammonasset.
This is a wild Osprey nest and anything can happen. While we hope that healthy Osprey chicks will end up fledging from the nest this summer, things like sibling rivalry, predators, and natural disaster can affect this Osprey family and may be difficult to watch. As hard as it may be to see anything happen to our Osprey, we will let nature take its course and not intervene.
If you enjoy our Osprey cam, consider supporting Menunkatuck’s projects with your tax deductible donation.
Menunkatuck Audubon Society is a 501(c)(3) organization.
To get updates about the Osprey on the cameras in Clinton and Madison visit the Connecticut Osprey Group on Facebook.
Here is a good screenshot showing the difference between the plumage of male and female Ospreys. A male Osprey like the one on the left has a mostly clear white breast (it may show some subtle brown banding). A female has more obvious brown banding on the breast, from a little to a lot like the female on the right here.