FL location to observe Osprey? (Page 3): Pine Island. There is a small park on the left just past the bridge. I had good luck a couple of years ago there.

LoisCroft Loc: Jonesborough, Tennessee

Pine Island. There is a small park on the left just past the bridge. I had good luck a couple of years ago there.

FLBill

Good viewing can be had along US 1 between Malabar Rd in Malabar and the bridge over the Sebastian River where you cross from Brevard into Indian River count. The power company has installed many osprey nesting platforms. I often see them feeding fish to their young. Nesting season here is generally December through February. The osprey are resident and can be seen year-round.

kcooke Loc: Alabama

As many have said All over Florida.
Near water just look for nests!! Here’s one from Ding Darling

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mikegreenwald Loc: Illinois

As others have said, they're all over the place. I particularly like the bridges between the Keys, because you're often as high or higher than the nests. That makes for a great angle of shooting level or even down at times.

BuckeyeBilly Loc: St. Petersburg, FL

Richard HZ wrote:

Does anyone know the location(s) in Florida to observe Osprey? I have watched the excellent Youtube videos by Mr. Mark Smith. It was mentioned that the Osprey photos (or at least part of them) are from FL, I believe. Thanks in advance!

If you're on the west coast of Florida, go to Fort DeSoto ($5 entrance fee) just below St. Petersburg. Lots of different birds in addition to the ospreys. It has beaches throughout, several fishing piers that promise seeing a school of dolphins, places to picnic, you can see the famous Skyway Bridge, and on the weekends between 6 and 7 in the evening, you can watch as the huge cruise ships sail very near the coastline on their way out into the Gulf of Mexico. Great place, you'll love it. Also, I second the motion on Cedar Key, just about 3 or 4 hours north from Fort DeSoto on the west coast. Great seaside town with lots of photographic opportunities besides the ospreys. There is also a restaurant there called Tony's that is renowned for its award-winning clam chowder. Make sure you make Cedar Key as one of your stops.

Richard HZ Loc: Indiana, US

bluezzzzz wrote:

I know you asked about Florida, but if you're not ... (show quote)

Thank you very much Marshall! Yes, it is even closer to Indiana. I may be drive there. Is winter like December to February good time to visit? Or is there other time good? Your info is really helpful! Thanks again!

Richard HZ Loc: Indiana, US

speakdolphin wrote:

Crystal River

floridaospreynest.com

Thank you very much for the info!

Richard HZ Loc: Indiana, US

LoisCroft wrote:

Pine Island. There is a small park on the left just past the bridge. I had good luck a couple of years ago there.

Thanks a lot for the info!

mainshipper Loc: Hernando, Florida

martinfisherphoto wrote:

Hands down the best place in Florida is Blue Cypre... (show quote)

Best the spot as mentioned but new guy has stopped the rental pontoon boat. If done 5-6 years shots Mar-Apr and it's the best. Get close and shoot all you want.

Richard HZ Loc: Indiana, US

FLBill wrote:

Good viewing can be had along US 1 between Malabar Rd in Malabar and the bridge over the Sebastian River where you cross from Brevard into Indian River count. The power company has installed many osprey nesting platforms. I often see them feeding fish to their young. Nesting season here is generally December through February. The osprey are resident and can be seen year-round.

Thank you very much for the info!

Richard HZ Loc: Indiana, US

kcooke wrote:

As many have said All over Florida.
Near water just look for nests!! Here’s one from Ding Darling

Thanks for the info and sharing the nice photo!

Richard HZ Loc: Indiana, US

mikegreenwald wrote:

As others have said, they're all over the place. I particularly like the bridges between the Keys, because you're often as high or higher than the nests. That makes for a great angle of shooting level or even down at times.

Thanks for the info!

Richard HZ Loc: Indiana, US

BuckeyeBilly wrote:

If you're on the west coast of Florida, go to Fort... (show quote)

Thank you very much for the info!

Toment Loc: FL, IL

Richard HZ wrote:

Does anyone know the location(s) in Florida to observe Osprey? I have watched the excellent Youtube videos by Mr. Mark Smith. It was mentioned that the Osprey photos (or at least part of them) are from FL, I believe. Thanks in advance!

Tiger tail beach on Marco Island has a viewing stand about 50 yards from an active nest.

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Ira

Got this at Green Cay, Boynton Beach Florida

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