It's breeding season, and the ospreys are back! Plus, over 1,100 signatures! Thank you! 🙏❤️ 

What an amazing accomplishment it could be for us all, if we were to save a habitat from reckless development. Just as studies show, ospreys are known for returning to the same nesting site, even when the original nest is no longer in site. 

On March 7th, it was noted that the nest on the top of the tower was no longer there. It's possible that it had blown off from the strong winds we had been having in the area. However, what seems sneaky about the situation is how, on March 20th, when the developers and their legal representatives presented their proposal for rezoning the eight acres of land from R-40 to R-20, (so they can fit fourteen homes instead of much less,) one resident mentioned the osprey's nest having come-and-gone multiple occasions. The developers' legal representative responded by displaying a photo of the tower with no nest, and implied that they had no idea. However, their three-part environmental impact assessment was dated between late January and early February, and residents are certain about the nest being there at that time. So what gives? 

But here we go... it's May 3rd, breeding season for these migratory birds, and they are both now back. One of them (likely the female) has been returning to the site almost on a daily basis for almost a month now. Today, we have sweet evidence that the bird's counterpart (likely the male) is also in the area.

Check out the awesome still shots from a video that was captured! If you look closely, you'll see the one osprey sitting on the tower, below where the nest would usually be assembled. While the video was being taken, the other osprey flew into view and onto a nearby tree. Talk about great timing! 

We cannot thank you enough for your support thus far. In less than a week, we garnered well over 1,100 signatures. This has resulted in getting in contact with representatives at the county level as well as local wildlife coalitions. 

The fight to save this land, and the protected species that inhabit it, is not even close from being over, though. We cannot be complacent. Please, if you can, share the petition some more. If you even want to take your support to the next level, you can reach out to the Town of Huntington, to Suffolk County, or even to local wildlife coalitions like the North Shore Land Alliance. The more voices they hear, the more of a positive impact we can inspire. Every individual counts! 

Thank you again! 🙏❤️