LIVE CAM: Audrey the osprey returns to Chesapeake, awaits her mate
Spring peepers, spring showers and skunk cabbage are signs of spring in the Chesapeake region. Still, for many, the long-awaited return of osprey officially kicks off the season. This time of year, millions of viewers also tune in to watch the Chesapeake Conservancy’s wildlife webcams. Chesapeake Conservancy is beginning a new season with explore.org, featuring three live-streaming webcams that take viewers inside the nests of osprey, peregrine falcons and great blue herons.
“We’re very excited to begin a new season with our partners sharing some of the Chesapeake’s most iconic species with millions of viewers across the globe,” said Chesapeake Conservancy’s spokeswoman Jody Couser.
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Audrey’s returned to her Kent Island home at approximately 11:50 a.m. on Friday where she awaits her mate, Tom. One family has placed sticks with ribbons throughout their yard, which they anticipate will appear soon on the platform as the osprey begin to build their nest.
Great Blue Heron Cam, “Rell & Eddie”
There is a lot of activity at the great blue heron rookery, which hosts between 10 and 12 nests, with several in view of the camera. The two featured herons from one of the nests are named Rell and Eddie.
Peregrine Falcon Cam, “Barb & Boh”
Barb & Boh are taking care of two eggs at their scrape in downtown Baltimore on the 33rd floor of 100 Light Street. This building has served as a nesting site for peregrine falcons for more than 35 years. Barb laid her first egg on March 16 followed by her second egg on March 18. Barb tends to lay four eggs in her clutch every season.
