I got a call back from Steve Costello at CVPS who set me up with Green Mountain Power. The woman there said she will speak to Fish and Wildlife to set up a time for them to take a look at the pole. Unfortunately, that may not be for a day or two... if anyone gets a chance to pass this spot, perhaps you could report what you observed.
Jane S.
-----Original Message-----
From: Jane Schlossberg <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: Tue, 5 May 2009 12:38 pm
Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] New Osprey Nest, Shelburne
Hi Jane,
I have already left a message at Steve Costello's (of CVPS) office, since he
has worked with Osprey platforms, even though CVPS does not cover that area. I
just called Green Mountain Power after the Shelburne Clerk told me their
provider, and spoke to a customer service rep who was interested and was going
to forward the info to someone else, and I left my number. Not sure what else I
can do at this time. It is really wonderful and frightening to see at the same
time. Its wings were easily within reach of wires on the two sides.
Not sure what else I can do at this time.
Jane S.
Saint George
-----Original Message-----
From: Jane Stein <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: Tue, 5 May 2009 12:27 pm
Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] New Osprey Nest, Shelburne
Not having seen the pole in question, yes, there is considerable
risk of electrocution and a consequent power
outage. The
osprey's wingspan is long enough to accidentally reach wires on
either side of a common utility pole and zap. It happens a lot.
If you can find out the power company that serves the area, you
would be doing them (and the birds) a favor to alert them. It's
not an easy problem to solve since the birds can be incredibly
persistent about rebuilding a nest once they've started, but it's
certainly in the power company's interest to at least try to
discourage them.
Jane
Shoreham
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Jane Schlossberg wrote:
> For a lark, I chose to take the back route to Horsford's
> nursery (at about 10:30 am, and 1 1/5 miles down Bostwick
> Road, on the left, on a utility pole with a yellow band, an
> osprey began building a nest. I believe I saw it gather the
> first grasses from the field, as it attempted to place it on
> the wooden cross beams, these fell, and soon it flew off to
> collect more. It then began gathering sticks, laying them down
> them carefully.
>
> I wonder if there is any risk of electrocution? I do not know
> if this will be successful or not, it was right on the
> roadside.
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> Jane S.
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> Saint George, VT
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