Residents of Osprey Cove and Winding River watch as a rehabilitated osprey was released back into the wild in Osprey Cove. An eager crowd gathered on the dock as Nan Page, Director of Sanctuary on the Sapelo Wildlife Rehabilitation, discussed the treatment process and physical therapy work SOS completed during the Osprey’s week-long rehabilitation.
“This bird was in bad shape when we got it,” said Page. “It was emaciated and weak, leading us to think it had not been able to establish a territory [for hunting].”
Because of the condition of the bird, Page began researching possible release locations within Camden County.
“We need to release rehabilitated birds within the same county,” said Page. “So I contacted LandMar, the developer of Osprey Cove.” According to Page it was the name that prompted the call, “Releasing the Osprey in conjunction with a community named after it just seemed to make sense.”