Ospreys return to SML nest, so why can’t you watch them raise chicks this year? Evan Jones March 28, 2016 1 minute read An osprey pair is back in the nest at Smith Mountain Lake State Park — a nest with a camera trained on it. But this year, you won’t be able to watch on line as the parents raise their young. WFIR’s Evan Jones reports on one main reason why: Share: Post navigation Previous: Tips on coping with spring allergies from LewisGale doctorNext: Roanoke County couple who lost children in fire asking the community to show support for injured friend Related Stories Congressman Ben Cline on redistricting, DHS funding, the SAVE Act and the upcoming State of the Union address Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0 “A well-respected gentleman”: VT grounds coordinator reflects on the legacy of Wes Worsham Web Staff February 20, 2026 0 Digital campaign on a “modest” budget leads VBR to record numbers during Fall/Holiday marketing blitz Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0