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Beacon Falls

Why Ospreys Matter

Mon, 05/07/2012 - 09:18

After a CL&P crew demolished its nest, an Osprey set out immediately to rebuild.

                      Column and Photographs By Kevin Zak

   Is there a problem within the State of Connecticut with Osprey building nests on utility poles? I believe there is, and man vs. nature is again in conflict, and this problem needs direct and immediate attention from our public utility companies, Northeast Utilities (NU) and United Illuminating (UI) and our State Legislature. A state-wide Osprey policy is needed. Osprey are federally protected and the state is not allowed to give permission for nest deconstruction without gaining a federal permit.

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