They're Back

[IRISHWISTLER]

Aye Mates,

Osprey ~ This Osprey is seen on a nesting platform that has recently been relocated from a nest site built atop a utility pole. Last year, a fledge fell out of the nest and became entangled in electrical lines and was electrocuted. The power company erected a new pole and platform (minus electrical power lines) that overlooks a pond where the birds will have constant access to fish.

I love to see these majestic birds back here in New England after their return from the migration back from their wintering grounds in South America. I hope to capture many shots of the nesting pair and their offspring this year.

Mike ☘️🇮🇪🇺🇸

Osprey

[SunDance]

Nice. I've just started noticing them on a regular basis at the park where I take my morning walk. We have a few hanging around year-round but there's no regularity to when we see them. That park actually has an osprey nesting structure at one end but I think it's way too low....I've seen only herons and Canada Geese perched on it but never anybody's nest.

[Snowshoe]

Nice. I know where a bunch of platforms are but it's a good drive. I wonder if they are back here too?