Help us Match our donation of $1,000 to the Center for Conservation Biology to Support Chesapeake Bay Osprey Study

The Virginia Osprey Foundation is matching up to $1000 for the Center for Conservation Biology at the College of William and Mary, for the study of Population-Level Implications of the Ongoing Food Stress in Chesapeake Ospreys.  This study is important to the protection of the Osprey and its habitat including food availability, specifically menhaden.  We urge you to donate today!  No amount is too small.  Our Osprey chicks died last year at a rate that impacts the populations sustainability in the Chesapeake Bay.  We thank you in advance!

PRESS RELEASE

Virginia – The Virginia Osprey Foundation is proud to announce a contribution of $1,000.00 to the Center for Conservation Biology in support of their study, "Understanding the Population-Level Implications of Ongoing Food Stress in Chesapeake Bay Osprey."

This donation represents the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to osprey conservation and supports crucial research on the challenges facing these iconic birds in their Chesapeake Bay habitats.

​The Chesapeake Bay is home to one of the most significant populations of ospreys in the world, yet recent findings highlight an alarming trend: osprey populations are experiencing heightened food stress, impacting growth and survival rates. The Center for Conservation Biology’s study aims to investigate the root causes and potential long-term effects of this food scarcity.

​Findings from this research will help shape conservation strategies that support healthy osprey populations and ensure the resilience of this keystone species in Chesapeake Bay.