Article Review: “Ospreys May Be in Trouble Again”, Article by Glenda C. Booth
Photo: By Glenda Booth, Osprey and their young at the Belle Haven Marina platform nest on June 18, 2025.
This complete article by Glenda C. Booth appeared in the July 17th edition of the Alexandria Gazette Packet: https://www.alexandriagazette.com/news/2025/jul/17/ospreys-may-be-in-trouble-again/
Glenda C. Booth’s article, “Ospreys in Northern Virginia,” is a well-crafted and engaging piece that combines local wildlife reporting with broader environmental concerns. Ms. Booth effectively relates scientific insights and on-the-ground observations from concerned community members to illustrate the troubling decline in osprey populations across Northern Virginia. She describes the breeding observations at nesting sites like Dyke Marsh and Porto Vecchio. She also mentions potential stressors to breeding success —such as fish shortages, climate change, habitat loss, and commercial menhaden harvesting. The article makes complex ecological issues understandable. Ms. Booth’s article is informative and timely. It surely raises awareness about the challenges ospreys face and the broader environmental implications behind their struggles.