Due to an overpopulation of ospreys and local residents wishing to stop a pair of ospreys nesting on their expensive boats, a small platform was hastily erected 4/20/2012 to accommodate a pair without a nesting site.
The structure is not to specification, and situated on a pier just north of St. James Episcopal Church, on the west bank of the Lower Machodoc Creek, off the Potomac River.
Complete nest structure in upper branches of live tree, on bank of Ames Creek, 30 feet from Longwood University Hull Springs Farm Camp Cottage Ospreys present 3/24/2014
Nest in top of broken dead pine tree. Nest created and successfully used in 2013 season. Male and female present as of 3/24/2014. Nest situated to the left of Longwood University Hull Springs Farm Big House.
Platform situated by boat dock on north east shore of Glebe Creek adjacent to Longwood University's Hull Springs Farm. Male and female present as of 3/24/2014
Platform was inhabited by Osprey's for many years. In 2010, 2011, 2012 it was taken over my Canada Geese. To date there has not been either Osprey or goose activity.
BBNJ ospreys
BBNJ ospreys' Monitoring Groups
BBNJ ospreys' nests
BBNJ ospreys' photos