Hi Greg,
Here in Columbus, Ospreys are more than just urbanized, they're downright industrial.  3 of the active nests found in OBBA2 Section 68 were in active quarries.  The nest posts were in the middle of trucks rolling, shovels lifting, and dynamite blasting.  We even joked that the nest platforms at the new Scioto Audubon MetroPark would go unused unless they could get some heavy equipment in there!

Rob Thorn


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>From: "Bennett, Gregory" <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Apr 7, 2012 6:56 PM
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>Subject: [Ohio-birds] Akron/PLX
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>Ospreys are officially urbanized. From the Wilbeth Rd (OH 764) Ohio & Erie canal towpath trailhead parking lot, look north for the nest atop a white cylindrical tower behind the Malco building. The great blue heron rookery is growing and common gallinules should return soon.
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>Peace,
>Gregory Bennett
>Akron OH
>
>"He has risen; he is not here."
>Mark 16:6
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