Osprey nest -Portsmouth

[Jean MULLEN]

As you exit 95N on Exit 3 there is an occupied nest on a tall pole on the right side. Saw an adult on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.

Jean Mullen

Portsmouth

[Iain MacLeod]

That pair built a new nest on an energized electric pole and caused a power outage last week. Eversource Energy did a fantastic job dealing with the issue. After flying a drone over the area to ensure there were no eggs in the nest, and in consultation with USDA, USFW, NH Audubon and myself, they removed the nest. By chance there was an unused (not energized) pole adjacent on which they placed an adapted wood pallet. They moved the nest over the new platform. The pair of Ospreys immediately accepted their new home and hopefully should be laying eggs soon.

 

Over the years, I have worked with Eversource, NH Electric Coop and other local electric companies to manage “problem” Ospreys and they always look out for the birds while also dealing with hazards and safety concerns. Once again we have a happy outcome for this pair of Ospreys.

 

Iain MacLeod

Executive Director

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

PO Box 173, 23 Science Center Road

Holderness, NH 03245

Phone: 603-968-7194 x123

www.nhnature.org

 

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[Christian Martin]

Indeed, there are numerous osprey pairs all over NH whose nest sites have been reinforced or made less hazardous thanks to Iain's knowledge and involvement! The Portsmouth site is the latest, but most certainly not the last to benefit.

- Chris

Chris Martin
Senior Biologist, NH Audubon
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84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH 03301
603/224-9909, ext. 317 (office)
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New Hampshire Audubon - Protecting New Hampshire's natural environment for wildlife and for people.

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[jmul...@comcast.net]

Thanks for the info, Ian! Always good to hear when companies work in the best interest for birds! Nice job on your part as well!

 
Best,

 

Jean Mullen 

Portsmouth

[PAMELA KASNET]

What a heartwarming resolution! Thank you for sharing, Iain and Jean.

 

Pam Kasnet

Exeter

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