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Maurice River Recollections Project
Osprey Nest Anecdotes
Peek South
The northern nest was the first to be placed at the Natural Land Trust's Peek Preserve. It was very popular with preserve visitors, and the vastness of the meadow beaconed accommodation for another pair of osprey. The refuge manager was supportive. Thus we constructed this nest, erected in 1996. It was an immediate hit with osprey returning from their South American winter break.
Millville City Planner helps band at Peek South
Closest River Reach: Coal Wharf/Cargill's Grainery http://www.cumauriceriver.org/reaches/pg/narratives.cfm?sku=9
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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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If you enjoy these stories or have a love of history, you may find visiting our interactive River Reach Map, which allows you to explore cultural aspects of the Maurice River's tidal reaches, simply click on buoys to begin your voyage.