Maurice River Recollections Project
Osprey Nest Anecdotes
TNC Straubmuller
This nest is on The Nature Conservancy's Bluffs Preserve and appropriately named for the family that gave the land to the organization- the Straubmullers. One of the birds using this nest was born about three reaches south. Unfortunately, we know this because it perished in fishing line on a stump next to the nest. It did give us insight into a number of things: The bird lived six years. A mate will find a new partner in time, and often misses a breeding season. Birds are returning to natal areas. Other details of this story can be found under the Buckshutem nest.
Newly fledged osprey
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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