MORAINE PRESERVATION FUND LAUNCHES LIVE OSPREY NEST CAMERA

PORTERSVILLE, Pa., March 12, 2026 – Experience Butler County, PA (EBC) partner, Moraine Preservation Fund (MPF) has activated its live osprey nest camera at Moraine State Park, offering viewers a real-time glimpse into the nesting activities of these remarkable birds.

This annual livestream provides an intimate look at the ospreys as they prepare for the upcoming breeding season.

Credit Robert Jones

Ospreys hold a significant place in MPF's conservation efforts. In 1993, when the species was endangered, MPF initiated the Osprey Reintroduction Program, installing nesting platforms throughout Moraine State Park. This initiative led to the successful fledging of 99 ospreys over four years, contributing to the species' recovery in the region. They were upgraded to a “protected” species in 2017.

“The cam provides education, views into a world that may otherwise be unseen and promotes conservation,” said Michelle Huff, Moraine Preservation Fund board member and manager of the live cam. “For many, the osprey cam is a daily soap opera offering excitement, education, joy, and yes, at times, worry and sadness, but what is learned along the way is invaluable.”

This is the 9th year viewers can enjoy the live footage; the cameras were installed in 2018. The livestream captures the osprey’s nest-building, egg-laying, and hatching. Running 24/7, the cameras utilize infrared vision for nighttime viewing. It is also the only osprey camera in the state of Pennsylvania!

Park visitors are encouraged to bring binoculars to observe the McDanels Launch nest site from a respectful distance. Additionally, unique views of the nesting platforms are available from the upper deck of Preston's Pearl, an enclosed pontoon boat offering weekend cruises from Memorial Day weekend through the last weekend of October.

The link to the Osprey live camera can be found on the EBC website at experiencebutler.com/osprey.


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