Tweeters,
Yesterday (5/15/04), I saw an Osprey on the cellphone tower across from Tully's Coffee plant on Airport Way S in the heavily industrial area north of the Spokane St. bridge. It may be one of the pair that nested there last year. (The location is actually southwest of Tullys at South Hinds and Airport Way S.) This might possibly be the most urban-industrial Osprey nest site in Seattle.

I didn't think these birds would return because the area around and to the north of the tower has been cleared and is being, I believe, turned into a Seattle Metro transit base. Lots of cranes, construction activity, etc. Last year, I saw an Osprey several times bringing fish from across Beacon Hill (east of I-5) and heading to the nest. It could be the primary fishing area is Lake Washington for this pair.

If you happen to be in the area, it might be worth a look.

May all your birds be identified,

Denis DeSilvis
Seattle, WA
mailto:denis.j.desilvis at boeing.com