From nest site tracking to removing harmful debris, Utah Osprey Project serves these incredible birds however we can.
Protecting
Utah’s Ospreys
The Problem:
Bailing twine
Ospreys love to use bailing twine in their nests. Every year as part of their mating ritual they bring more nesting materials and over time they can become quite the mess.
The older the nest, the more of a hazard. Bailing twine can cause young birds to get tangled and when they go to leave the nest, they cannot fly and die. This is why we exist, to find these nests and clean them up.
Solution: Utah Osprey Project
Did you Know?
In 2008, one tracked osprey flew 2,700 miles in just 13 days—from Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, to French Guiana, South America!
For more interesting information about the North American Osprey, read our free book!
We ❤️ Utah’s Ospreys!
An often overlooked species & Problem
Ospreys are doing well. They have bounced back significantly after the eradication of DDT and have spread all over Utah. Due to their success, they aren’t often given much attention. We aim to change that.
An Increasing Need for Protection
As Ospreys thrive, their nests grow, bailing twine accumulates, and they increasingly become susceptible to entanglement. This growing problem meant more unnecessary osprey deaths, and something had to be done.
