Ospreys to the south are suffering. We're keeping an eye on the situation in Connecticut. - Connecticut Audubon Society

Ospreys to the south are suffering. We're keeping an eye on the situation in Connecticut. - Connecticut Audubon Society

Menhaden are a dietary staple of Ospreys that live along the coast. Photo courtesy of William Canosa. August 1, 2025 — You may have heard the news that Ospreys south of Connecticut, in Virginia especially, are not doing well. We have not seen anything similar in Connecticut but concern is growing, so we like to share what we know. Osprey pairs in the salt water areas of Chesapeake Bay have been failing to produce young birds, averaging around 0.…