TWO RIVERS, WI (WTAQ) – Woodland Dunes Nature Center in Two Rivers has started streaming an “Osprey Cam” that tracks the progression of two young ospreys, Jethro and Judd.
The two young birds have yet to take flight but are expected to leave the nest soon.
Jim Knicklebine from the nature center explains why this is such a great time to follow along.
“The young birds really want to get out there,” says Knicklebine. “They know they should be flying, so they spread their wings and they jump on the nest and holler.”
Ospreys typically head for a warmer climate as summer ends, so the birds are expected to be gone in a couple of weeks.
The online stream is available at Woodland Dunes Dot Org.
Be prepared to have a hard time leaving the screen, though.
“It’s kind of dangerous having this,” says Knicklebine. “It’s a little distraction every time you walk past the monitor.”
