Osprey Platforms, 2007
Our DOS crew has been busy so far in 2007. Two platforms were replaced this spring in the  Rehoboth Bay area. The first problem platform located at Seashore State Park, was being reclaimed by the bay due to winter storm erosion. With the help of Holly Neiderriter and the State Park staff we replaced the platform, relocating it back from the waters edge. The second platform on private property near the mouth of the Lewes Canal had collapsed over it's leaning support pole. With permission from the property owner and help from Ralph and Steve Boone, the platform and pole was replaced. Special thanks to Liz and Lew Dumont for site scouting and building our nesting platforms. We are lining up Osprey platform work for this fall and if you would like to get involved please contact me. Bruce Lantz
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In the fall of 2007 the Osprey crew took to the water in White Creek off the Indian River Bay. Delaware Fish & Wildlife asked us to help them with several day markers with Osprey nest issues in the creek. One nest with 3 chicks had fallen into the water (9A) and an other collapsing day marker platform nest (9) was given a temporary support to get it through the summer season. With the permission from the US Coast Guard and with the help of Earl, Faith, John, Ralph and Captain Joe, substantial improvements were made to both nest structures.
In addition over in the Rehoboth Bay salt marsh, in Delaware Seashore State Park, a problem platform was relocated. Despite a very windy day canoeing the back creeks, and with the skilled help of Jay with the DE F&W, Non-game Endangered Species Group, this platform is up and ready again for returning Ospreys next spring. A special thanks to Liz and Lew for their fine photographs.
We would like to thank all of those individuals this year who have donated their observation time, labor, work shops, trucks, boats, canoes and gasoline, so that these problem nest sites can be improved and made sound for many years to come. In the process we continue to build on our knowledge and understanding of this dynamic raptor. A special thanks to those who have made financial contributions to help us off set Osprey platform material expenses. If you would like to make a contribution please send to:
DOS Osprey:Studies Project
P.O. Box 4247
Greenville, De, 19807 |
