Project Osprey - Teacher's Guide

Episode Overview

Audubon Society of New Hampshire, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department and Public Service of New Hampshire are coming together to establish nesting sites for the threatened osprey. Their efforts are paying off as the number of nesting pairs is on the increase. Length: 7:28 minutes

Program Objectives

Students will:
1. Describe the steps that are being taken to help the osprey in New Hampshire.

2. Describe a typical osprey nesting site.

3. Describe the distinct characteristics of the osprey.

4. Describe the habitat of the osprey.

Vocabulary

General Vocabulary	Science Vocabulary
emulate	snag tree
proximity	estuary
aerial	DDT
concerted	mercury
	toxin
	incubated
	fledge
	predation

Previewing Activity

Ask the students to share what they currently know about the osprey.

Post-Viewing Activities

1. Have students describe a typical osprey nesting site and how artificial sites are being used to attract new nesting pairs.

2. Research the impact DDT had on birds like the osprey.

3. Research whether there are any nesting osprey pairs in your area.

Other Resources

Great Bay Osprey Stewards
Learn more about Project Osprey.

Animal Diversity Web - Osprey
Information about the osprey.

Osprey Nest Cam
View of an osprey nest located on the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C.