New Osprey Nesting Boxes at Ausable Point Campground
Region 5 DEC Operations staff, in collaboration with the Wildlife division, recently installed two osprey nesting boxes at Ausable Point Campground.Ospreys have been trying to construct nests in this area, but due to winds have had many failed attempts. The nesting boxes will provide a good, stable base for nesting.
In New York, there are two main breeding populations of ospreys, one on Long Island and the other in the Adirondack Mountains. Within its range, the osprey prefers to make its home along the coastline and on lakes and rivers. Keep an eye and an ear out for Osprey by listening to these telling sounds!:
Slow whistled guard call – kyew kyew kyew
Alarm call – short clear whistle to faster, higher squeal
Posted: May 22nd, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Peru News, State Government News.