Osprey Project

The Osprey Recovery Project was begun very informally in 1991 when a routine kayak trip in the back bays of Atlantic County revealed that suitable nesting habitat was so depleted for Osprey that they were nesting on the ground. Seeking a better nest habitat, a variety of designs were developed, built, and installed.

The Osprey Recovery Project is still a very informal, dedicated, low overhead organization. Every penny of our funds goes to materials to build Osprey nests or educational materials to help teach the public about habitat destruction, opportunities to help local wildlife, or the very limited other expenses such as gas to get to sites, a few tools, and the occasional mailing.

Since 1991 Osprey nests have been built and erected every year, with over 50 now in place and well over 80% occupied by Osprey every spring. Plans and advice have been given to numerous others for building their own osprey nest platforms. Ongoing observation and maintenance of the nests, education of the public and cooperation with government agencies that deal with Osprey are a big part of the ORP’s work as well.

If you would like to have an Osprey nest platform erected in a suitable spot near you, know of a troubled Osprey nest that needs help, or would like to arrange an educational presentation to a group, or just have questions about Osprey nesting in general, please feel free to .

The Osprey Recovery Project is primarily the work and joy of Jon Rosky, of Egg Harbor Township, NJ, but has been helped in so many ways by so many people that mentioning them all is impossible. A few who have been integral to furthering the joy found in providing new habitat in a world of habitat destruction are:

Joel Fogel
Christopher Cook Gilmore, whose early passing has cost the world a dear friend
MaryLee Morinelli of Coastal Environmental Compliance, LLC
David Kligerman & family.
Dery Bennett and American Littoral Society, have provided unwavering support, friendship, example, and inspiration as leaders in the coastal environmental world.

Most important in the big picture has been the inspiration of Helen Stites, who, as Jon Rosky’s second grade teacher in Margate, NJ in the early 1970’s, instilled a true love of wetlands, wildlife and birds in particular.


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	The Osprey Recovery Project was begun very informally in 1991 when a routine kayak trip in the back bays of Atlantic County revealed that suitable nesting habitat was so depleted for Osprey that they were nesting on the ground. Seeking a better nest habitat, a variety of designs were developed, built, and installed. The Osprey Recovery Project is still a very informal, dedicated, low overhead organization. Every penny of our funds goes to materials to build Osprey nests or educational materials to help teach the public about habitat destruction, opportunities to help local wildlife, or the very limited other expenses such as gas to get to sites, a few tools, and the occasional mailing. Since 1991 Osprey nests have been built and erected every year, with over 50 now in place and well over 80% occupied by Osprey every spring. Plans and advice have been given to numerous others for building their own osprey nest platforms. Ongoing observation and maintenance of the nests, education of the public and cooperation with government agencies that deal with Osprey are a big part of the ORP’s work as well. If you would like to have an Osprey nest platform erected in a suitable spot near you, know of a troubled Osprey nest that needs help, or would like to arrange an educational presentation to a group, or just have questions about Osprey nesting in general, please feel free to . The Osprey Recovery Project is primarily the work and joy of Jon Rosky, of Egg Harbor Township, NJ, but has been helped in so many ways by so many people that mentioning them all is impossible. A few who have been integral to furthering the joy found in providing new habitat in a world of habitat destruction are: Joel Fogel Christopher Cook Gilmore, whose early passing has cost the world a dear friend MaryLee Morinelli of Coastal Environmental Compliance, LLC David Kligerman & family. Dery Bennett and American Littoral Society, have provided unwavering support, friendship, example, and inspiration as leaders in the coastal environmental world. Most important in the big picture has been the inspiration of Helen Stites, who, as Jon Rosky’s second grade teacher in Margate, NJ in the early 1970’s, instilled a true love of wetlands, wildlife and birds in particular.