Pandion haliaetus (Osprey) IUCN Status: Least Concern I’m so fortunate to have so many pairs of Ospreys in Hervey Bay. I know of the location of four nests, and have word of mouth insight into another two. What is really interesting though, is that the flourishing Osprey population is relativity new.
I think it’s only in the last ten or so years that they’ve returned in these numbers. I have a couple of theories as to why:
- It could be that the bans on netting close to shore have allowed better food shocks to build up.
- It could be that they’ve become more to human presence.This offers them better access to roosting/nesting locations, and food.You can nearly always find at least one out on the pier waiting for a herring from the fishermen.
In all likelihood is both those plus a whole heap of other factors I’m not aware of. I’m just very grateful I get to share my town with them.
