Millersville
Maryland, United States β 24 km
Hillsmere Shores - Chesapeake Bay Foundation Osprey Camera
πΊπΈ Maryland Β· United States β Altitude 6 m
This live feed comes from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and is set up to follow osprey activity near Hillsmere Shores on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Ospreys are large fish hawks that return to the bay every spring, so the stream is a good way to see nesting birds up close without leaving home. The page also shows local time and current weather so you can plan a visit.
Hillsmere Shores is a small waterfront community on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay, in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The bay is the largest estuary in the United States, a wide mix of fresh river water and salt sea water that supports crabs, oysters, and a great variety of birds. The landscape here is flat and green, with marsh edges, tidal creeks, and wooded shoreline. The atmosphere is quiet and rural, shaped by boating and fishing.
The camera is part of a conservation project focused on ospreys, so the most rewarding moments are usually in the nesting season, when adults bring fish and tend their young. Early morning and late afternoon often bring the most bird movement and softer light. Weather changes what you see: on calm days birds are busier, while strong wind or rain can keep them close to the nest. Check the live view and weather below before you watch.
Spring and early summer are the best times to visit the area, when temperatures are mild and the bay is active. Summers are warm and humid, and winters are cold with occasional storms. Ospreys migrate south in the autumn. Other cameras in the region include Millersville, Easton, and Baltimore, all within roughly 24 to 42 kilometres, which gives a wider view of the Maryland shoreline.
Source: click2stream.com
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The current conditions and a three-day forecast are shown in the weather block on this page. The values update regularly, so check there before planning a visit to the shore.
The local time for Hillsmere Shores is displayed on this page and follows the Eastern time zone used in Maryland, including daylight saving changes.
The camera is located in Hillsmere Shores, Maryland, on the western side of the Chesapeake Bay. The map on this page marks its position for you.
Early morning and late afternoon are often the most active times, especially during the spring and summer nesting season when adult birds are busy feeding their young.
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