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Maurice River Recollections Project
Osprey Nest Anecdotes
DiPalma
Named both for its placement and in honor of longtime osprey crew co-leader Eddie DiPalma. On April 1st of 2009, a pair of birds was trying to build on a duck blind just out back of Eddie's home. On April 4, within 20 minutes of placing this platform, the pair of birds switched housing sites and claimed the platform as theirs. Those birds were no April Fools! Strategically building within a clear view of one of our main builder's homes landed them new digs. Closest River Reach: Ferguson, Strabmuller Farm http://www.cumauriceriver.org/reaches/pg/narratives.cfm?sku=13
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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.