Dale and Tweeters,

This is an osprey nest. There used to be three in the Montesano/Elma
area and I believe at least two are still active. The adults are usually
visible in the nest but this time of year it is rare to see the
young unless they are being fed or, in a couple of weeks when
they get ready to fledge. This particular nest is quite deep, making it
all the more difficult to see any young, unless they emerge to be fed.

Tom Cotner
Seattle
On Thu, 30 Jul 1998, Susi and Dale wrote:

> Every week (twice) I drive past a huge nest, and I wonder if anybody has
seen this particular nest and knows what species of bird built it. Here's
where it is: If you leave Olympia on 101 heading west toward Aberdeen,
then get of at the Montesano exit and turn left, toward Raymond and South
Bend, you soon pass a lumber yard, then cross a bridge over the Chehalis
river. The nest is just to the left of this bridge on a huge utility
pole.. > Dale Christensen > Olympia
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