Closeup of an osprey nest on a light standard over a soccer field
Again this week, a closeup, not a macro. A pair of osprey returned to East Gwillimbury about two weeks ago. The two have been repairing last year's nest.
The front view of the light standard. It's a long way up.
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The Ospreys seem to build their nest anywhere they like. Have you seen the Osprey on the nest?
That is beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
Eileen,
Yes I have seen an osprey on the nest and the other osprey standing on a light standard close by acting as lookout.
We actually have some tall poles with flat board on top for them to rest and build a nest when they come to nest.
Paulie,
In many places where ospreys build nests we have platforms high above telephone poles for them too. But not here.
Dontcha just love it. There are places along U.S. one south of Miami where an osprey nest (and some eagles' nests) can be seen atop most of the telephone poles.
Nice shot of this one!
Good shot EG. I like the idea of nesting poles---since we seem to like to take down every tree. Soon our countries tree will be 'The Telephone Pole'. At least the birds will use them. MB
I see a lot of these here in Cape Breton. We have one built on one of the lights that surrounds our little league baseball diamond! They have the best seat in the house! ~ks
Hi,
Very interesting to find a nest there. What a lovely suprise. Found one near my garden too. It was really wonderful watching the eggs hatch and grow into beautiful birds.
Thanks for dropping by. :-)
Not such a long way up if you're flying. Nice shots. I wonder what happens when the lights go on? Nest warmer?
Oh wow, that must be a very industrious bird to make a nest on top of that pole. Happy Monday!
Antzy
I think that's as close as you're going to get to that osprey nest. They like to nest pretty high up.
Great shots - thanks for putting this up.
That nest looks very high! Have the Ospreys hatched their eggs?
We have no osprey where I live. Thank you for sharing!
That is a strange place for a nest, I must say. You'd think the lights would scare them off. Thanks for sharing - it's a fun photo!
That's interesting. I don't think I've ever seen bird nests on power/light poles in Australia.
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It will be fun watching the Osprey nesting.
Clever birds...high up and must be warm too with the lights on.
Great macro and well spotted.
I did not know that we have ospry this far north..I have seen these nests in Florida!It fascinates me how they get those twigs to stay in such high up perches..Nature always surprises me!
Wow, what a place to choose! LOL!
I guess they like to bask in the glow, huh?
How awesome! Wonder if many people pass that by without even noticing?
Wow....just wow!!!
Excellent.
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That's an amazing place for a nest. But like awarewriter said, not so high up if you're flying.
Great shots.
This is so cool! Love the detail of the nest! Birds build nests in the darnedest places! Though I wish they would leave my vents alone!
Great shot on the Ospreys nest.
They must have a great view :)
I love seeing their nests! And I love that I can see the same various birds in different areas through blogs. :)
Funny place to build a nest! :D
Talk about a room with a view!
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