Dear Mr. Jon Anderholm,
If you're a wildlife-lover, you won't want to miss this
captivating close-up video from
our osprey cam at our South Cape May Meadows Preserve in New Jersey.
It's a behind-the-scenes look at the hard work that goes into building the
perfect nest, making sure the sticks are placed just right for
the arrival of the osprey eggs.
But for all the preparation, osprey parenting is not without challenges. Our resident osprey pair, Zeus and Hera, return to the same nest year after year in the hopes of raising healthy chicks. Sadly, for the last two years their eggs have not been viable — meaning, they did not hatch.
The devastating loss is just another reminder of why our conservation work together is so critical.
Ospreys were once an endangered species in New Jersey, teetering on the brink of extinction with fewer than 50 nesting pairs. Thanks to careful conservation efforts there are now hundreds of nesting pairs in the state today.
Each year, our New Jersey stewardship team repairs and restores nearly 30 platforms before the birds arrive for nesting season. And with your support, The Nature Conservancy has been a key partner in restoring and protecting more than 30,000 acres of salt marsh habitat for osprey and other wildlife in the Delaware Estuary.
This is the kind of on-the-ground work you can be proud of supporting every time you donate. That's why I wanted to share this video with you — it's an intimate look at the natural world you care about.
I hope this behind-the-scenes footage reminds you of why you choose to support nature. Thank you for your generosity and all that you do to make a difference for species everywhere!
With gratitude,
Dave Strauss
Director of Membership
The Nature Conservancy
4245 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 100,
Arlington, Virginia 22203-1606
Questions or Comments? Call us toll-free at (800) 628-6860
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