MAKE AN ONLINE DONATION TO THE OSPREY WEB CAM PROJECT

The Osprey Webcam at Ferris State University, which has been in operation since the 2009 breeding season, was the brainchild of the late Dr. Paul Klatt. One of the main purposes of the camera is to bring real-time observations of behavior into the classroom to stimulate learning amongst students ranging in age from elementary school to college. Behaviors such as courtship, nest building, egg laying, incubation, and parental care can all be observed and discussed. Because of its presence on the internet, the same images are available to all members of the general public, and based on feedback from visitors to the website, we know that many schools and individuals regularly visit, and learn from, the Osprey Webcam.

The Osprey Webcam project is supported primarily through donations. Funds that are donated to the project directly meet the expenses associated with maintenance and upgrades of the camera and all associated hardware and software. The Osprey Web Cam project has been a true collaboration amongst individuals from Facilities Management, IT Services, the Welding Engineering Technology Program, and the Department of Biological Sciences. The 2025 viewing season will be our 17th year of operation, and we could not have done any of it or continue to do so without the generous contributions of people just like you.

We ask that you consider a donation to this project so that we can continue to provide important educational resources to students and others. If you would like to make a donation, please click here and follow the appropriate directions.

Thank you for your support. Keep your eye on the birds.