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Ospreys in Virginia

THE 2025 VIRGINIA OSPREY FESTIVAL

Planning and Organizing for The 7th Annual Virginia Osprey Festival in Colonial Beach is underway. Stay tuned for updates.

Meet Mark Smith, The 2025 Virginia Osprey Festival Keynote Speaker

Mark Smith is an Award-winning wildlife photographer known for capturing breathtaking moments of birds in flight, particularly the majestic Osprey. He has a massive social media following, has written bestselling books, and has a reputation as a leading voice in the field of bird photography.

 

His work has been featured online and in print and has inspired countless nature enthusiasts around the world.

 

He leads workshops globally, sharing his expertise and passion for the wild, and continues to push the boundaries of wildlife photography and videography with unparalleled skill and artistry.

Virginia Osprey Festival Commemorative Ornament

The amazing Osprey Love Sign, by Robert Wayt Smith, has been reproduced in the form of an ornament by Beacon Design, the same company that produces the White House Ornament each year. It comes beautifully boxed and you can pre-order now. 

 

Ornaments are due to arrive mid-February and will be available for pick-up.  Receive your ornament for a $25 Donation, all proceeds go to the Virginia Osprey Foundation.  For an extra $6.00 we will ship to you!

 PLATINUM SPONSORS  

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Rockin’ the Tunes with Brian Jarboe

Our Festival DJ

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Cable Risdon

Official Festival Photographer

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Luke Wellerman

Student Photographer

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