This osprey nest is at the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge in Oceanville, NJ. An osprey is a large bird of prey, which is sometimes referred to as a “fish hawk.” They are found in open areas and nest near water, where they find their main food source, fish.Currently ospreys are listed as threatened during the breeding season. Their nesting season starts in April and lasts until the end of August. During the last state-wide census (in 2009) a total of 486 nesting pairs were found. Through projects like this it is hoped that the number of osprey will continue to increase.