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Maurice River Recollections Project
Osprey Nest Anecdotes
Andrus
This nest is placed in such a phragmites-infested area that it has a very poor viewscape. A pair of birds persists there nevertheless, but that is unusual. Poor viewscapes normally mean no takers. Thus far, the birds have shown immaturity in that they raise their brood late like first-year breeders. By the second year of nesting, pairs normally catch up to the schedule of the neighboring birds. Dr. Alan Poole, one of the world's leading authorities on osprey, believes that most late broods don't survive migration. We had one other nest that took about four seasons to catch on and now they are one of the earlier nesters. So time will tell what schedule these birds ultimately adopt.
Crew watches as hole is pumped for the pole for Andrus nest
Volunteer hangs from nest to further sink pole
Closest River Reach: Upper Mauricetown http://www.cumauriceriver.org/reaches/pg/narratives.cfm?sku=32
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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.