The IOF has been responsible for erecting artificial platforms in the area. To date about fifty exist locally. Young pairs may play house the first year, practicing but not producing eggs. 1-3 eggs are laid, but rarely do ospreys successfully raise more than one or two to maturity. Sibling rivalry in the nest allows only the most aggressive to survive.
Eggs can hatch several days apart giving the oldest chick a head start.
Diet is almost entirely fish. On very rare occasions, osprey have been spotted with a snake. Once limited by the use of DDT which effected the egg metabolism, ospreys are fairly prevalent in Florida and are coming back in the eastern states. Some ospreys migrate, others stay in this area year-round. The bottom of the foot and toes are covered with raspy pads that help keep slippery fish from getting away.