Ospreys are weird. Years ago when there were few due to DDT - DNR put up nice nesting boxes on pilings in quiet areas.
The ospreys preferred to nest on channel markers. The red lighted ones that blinked made the birds look like demons at night.
Some nests got so large the marker panel with number was hidden.
Great to see them coming back in good numbers.
There are a few pairs that nest under the bay bridge - up high in the steel.
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