Day: February 3, 2026

JoCo conservationists reflect on record nesting year for osprey

Conservation specialists in Johnson County are reflecting on a 2025 state record of identifying 70 osprey nests and at least 58 young osprey, a large fish-eating bird of prey commonly known as the “fish hawk.” According to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, an effort began to reintroduce the osprey species in 1997, with no. The post JoCo conservationists reflect on record nesting year for osprey appeared first on The Daily Iowan.