Ospreys Return to Connecticut in March

March is the month that ospreys return to Connecticut from and begin their nesting activity. 1999 was a great year for nesting ospreys in Connecticut with 162 active nests (nests containing eggs) reported. The total number of young fledged (reached flying stage) was 315, exceeding the 201 fledged last year and even the record 243 fledged in 1997! Over 200 osprey nesting platforms along Connecticut's coast are monitored regularly by DEP Wildlife Division biologists and many volunteers.