Greetings on August 28, almost exactly 5 months since Annie arrived back on the nest at Lobstaland on April 27. And what a fun ride it has been through another amazing nesting season for Annie and Squam. It has been quiet on the nest overall since I last saw one of the banded fledglings on the nest on August 20. Yesterday, August 27, there was an Osprey that looked very much like Squam on the nest and side perch for several hours in the morning. But mostly it has been crows using it as a perch.
Our plan is to keep the webcam up and running until September 22, when we will remove it and store it for the winter. Thank each and every one of you for tuning in and enjoying the live-stream. Many of you have become supporters of Greenbelt's Osprey Program as well and that is much appreciated as the program is funded largely by donations.
In the coming weeks I will be finalizing the data for 2026 in the region north of Boston that Greenbelt monitors, but in general it was a year that will be marked by a significant increase in breeding pairs observed - from 92 in 2025 to at least 102 in 2026 (pending final data review). So all the good work the program provides by installing and maintaining nests structures, monitoring nests, banding chicks and so much more - it all contributes to a continually expanding Osprey population in our region. A final status report for 2026 will be posted on the Greenbelt website.
Cheers everyone. Perhaps your winter travels will allow you to cross paths with an Osprey or two!
-Dave Rimmer