Osprey Parents Now Guarding Two Eggs At Island Beach State Park

The two ospreys are unwavering in their devotion to their unborn chicks. They sit on the nest in rain, wind and whatever other weather comes their way.

Meet Bay and Bandit, who returned to their next back in late March, after a long journey from central or South America. Bay laid her second egg a few days ago.

You can watch it all unfold at the Pete McClain osprey cam. Although Bay is on the nest the majority of the time, Bandit takes his turns too, in addition to bringing fish to Bay.

How many eggs Bay will lay this year is anyone's guess. 2013 was the banner year. Four fledglings emerged from the eggs and all four survived. The story was different in 2014, when the male bird disappeared. But Bandit appeared shortly after and Bay accepted him.

Osprey have typically returned to Island Beach in late March, after spending the winter in South America.And you can watch the whole process unfold on the Pete McClain Osprey Cam.

It costs roughly $5,000 a year to maintain the camera and its infrastructure, an expensive venture.
Unfortunately, the infrared that allows night viewing is out. Donations for the camera system allows the Friends of Island Beach State Park to keep the camera running. If you enjoy watching Bay and Bandit and eventually their chicks, please consider making a donation.

You can view the osprey cam here: https://www.friendsofibsp.org/live-cams/osprey-cam/

Please consider making a donation to keep the cam operating here: https://www.facebook.com/FriendsofIslandBeach/…/18015191938/
Image: Friends of Island Beach State Park