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- EIN 59-2231347
- Po Box 250 Sanibel FL 33957-0250 USA
- https://www.ospreys.com/
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Causes: Animal Protection & Welfare, Animal-Related, Animal Services, Animals, Environment
Mission: Since 1981, The International Osprey Foundation (TIOF) has advocated for Ospreys world-wide. TIOF has more than 300 members across five continents and 26 countries. While the elimination of Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) was a success for Ospreys and other living creatures, TIOF’s assessment is that a new era of threats is here. These threats include climate change, prime habitat loss, weakening of legal and environmental protections, contamination and reduction of feedstocks, and human/wildlife conflicts. As a key sentinel species, the Osprey is “the canary in the coal mine” alerting us to changing environmental conditions. In response, TIOF’s mission objectives are to: 1) Preserve and protect Ospreys through habitat monitoring and restoration 2) Initiate and support research efforts with the goal of advancing understanding of Ospreys, contributing to their preservation and informing policy decisions to counter threats 3) Educate by developing and disseminating knowledge about Ospreys to encourage decision-makers and the general public to become more involved with and protect this iconic species and its importance as an indicator of environmental health.
Results: In the 2024 season, TIOF’s nest monitors reported data for 177 nests on the barrier islands of Sanibel, Captiva, Pine Island and Fort Myers Beach. Osprey pairs return to their nesting sites on these barrier islands between November - January and the nesting season occurs from January through May. Ospreys prefer to build nests at the top of tall, open trees near water but will also nest in human-made platforms. As Ospreys feed on mostly fish, these coastal, shallow water habitats provide Osprey with high nutrient fish, which in turn maximize Osprey reproducibility. TIOF builds and repairs these nests and platforms. TIOF operates a hotline which responds to numerous calls reporting activity that threatens Ospreys, and as a result has developed an emergency response plan to address these concerns from the community about the welfare of the Ospreys, working closely with the City of Sanibel Natural Resources Department and local non-government organizations (NGOs). Much of TIOF’s efforts are done in partnership with a network of volunteers, who TIOF recruits and trains. Our volunteers are vital to the success of the organization and the success of the Osprey species.
Target demographics: Ospreys
Geographic areas served: Southwest Florida
Programs: ● Preserving and protecting ospreys through habitat monitoring and restoration. ● Initiating and supporting research efforts with the goal of advancing the understanding of ospreys, contributing to their preservation and informing policy decisions to counter threats. ● Educating by developing and disseminating knowledge about ospreys to encourage decision-makers and the general public to become more involved with and protect this iconic species and its importance as an indicator of environmental health.