Observe Severna Park Nesting Ospreys Online

SEVERNA PARK, MD — Enjoy a bit of nature while at home by tuning into a live video feed of a nesting pair of ospreys who are hanging out in Severna Park. Baltimore Gas and Electric constructed the platform outside Severna Park High School and the internet connectivity is provided by Comcast Business.

Severna Park residents and apprentice raptor rehabilitators Mark and Heather Jeweler are keeping tabs on the birds, which can be seen here. This is the fourth year that the Jewelers have shared a glimpse of the ospreys for others to see.

“Our nonprofit, Maryland Raptor Conservation Center, is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of sick, injured or orphaned birds of prey, and educating the public about them,” said Heather Jeweler in a statement. “So, this nest cam is a great outreach to the community. Through the support of incredible partners like Comcast Business, BGE and HDOnTap, we’re able to provide wildlife enthusiasts the opportunity to watch these amazing birds as they nest.”

In 2014, the ospreys lost their home on a light pole that was removed during the construction of Severna Park High School. When the ospreys returned the following spring to find their nest gone, they tried building a new one atop a construction crane, and later settled on a nearby live utility pole. The Jewelers had admired the nesting pair for years and reached out to form a partnership with BGE, Comcast Business and HDOnTap, giving the ospreys a long-term nesting location and providing a livestream from it.

The osprey cam will remain live until September 2020.