Lake Murray Osprey Nest Cam

A Sanctuary on Lake Murray

This camera looks out across Lake Murray, a broad reservoir in central South Carolina formed by damming the Saluda River. The property has hosted a resident pair of ospreys, nicknamed Ricky and Lucy, since they first built their nest here in 2013.

Watching the Osprey Family

Osprey are skilled fish hunters, plunging feet-first into the lake to snatch prey from just below the surface. The nesting platform near this camera has been monitored continuously since 2017, giving viewers a rare window into the birds' seasonal return, courtship, and the raising of chicks.

A Protected Species

Ospreys are safeguarded under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and this feed is maintained with that protection in mind. The wide lake view also reveals the wooded shoreline and open water that make Lake Murray one of the state's most productive habitats for fish-eating birds.

Exploring Lake Murray

Beyond its wildlife, Lake Murray is a major recreational reservoir stretching across Lexington, Newberry, and Saluda counties, popular for boating, fishing, and lakeside living. The camera's elevated perspective captures both the natural rhythms of the resident ospreys and the broader character of this expansive Carolina lake.