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 Former AG Miyares says redrawn Congressional districts are illegal Gene Marrano February 6, 2026 0 Virginia Democrats release map reshaping Roanoke, Southwest Virginia congressional districts Ian Price February 6, 2026 0 Your guide to all-day Super Bowl 60 radio coverage in Roanoke Ian Price February 6, 2026 0