Maurice River Recollections Project
Osprey Nest Anecdotes
Centerton
Historically, osprey nested in inland lakes. So, in 1996, we succumbed to the prodding of a few very fervent volunteers from the Centerton Lake area and we erected a nest there. To date, 2008, occasionally an osprey perches there, but no nesting has taken place. We do have some limited reason to be optimistic, in that we placed a nest at Willow Grove Lake in 1997 and it wasn't until 2006 that birds nested there. Centerton isn't very far away and you never know. But everything is about safety and food…so we shall see.
Osprey and dinner exchange a glance
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Osprey Colony Project
Introduction Welcome to Citizens United's River Recollections Project. These stories are but a few of my memories associated to osprey nesting structures along the Maurice River and its tributaries. It is part of a larger project including an interactive map of the of river reach lore, live campfire recollection events, documentaries, presentations and archives held by the organization. I believe the greatest connection that people have to a river is the sharing of their bond to it through the telling of stories. These stories are accurate accounts from my perspective the truth, as I know it. The stories are designed to give you insight into some life history of the osprey but are primarily designed to give you a flavor for being an osprey volunteer. Over 150 volunteers have been involved in the construction of the osprey platforms. Sincerely,
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