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      A BIG BIRD COMEBACK 
Kirt Piehler/Army Corps of Engineers Biologist - "The width is critical. They have to be at least three feet wide. And it has to be sufficiently structured at the bottom so the sticks don't fall right through."
Jim Fregonara/DNR Biologist - "The osprey populations are coming back. Populations are increasing." In the tree we have dad and he is an amazing bird. He only weighs four pounds, but has a wing span of six feet. Now, he is working to protect the nest and that is exactly the point of this project to protect and preserve the Osprey. A constant monitoring process ensures continued success. Kirt climbs the pole and lowers the baby birds out of the nest.
A series of measurements are recorded including: weight, wing size, a beak measurement, a check for parasites and the ear canal. Kirt Piehler/Army Corps of Engineers Biologist - "No scarring, no scabs, no mites crawling around, so these birds are in perfect condition."
The information is put into a national database for studies across the country. You can help in the success of the Osprey.
Kirt Piehler/Army Corps of Engineers Biologist - "If these birds die or are found by somebody there is a 1-800 number they can call and report the band number, plus they will receive a reward." The hot spot for watching Osprey is Stonewall Jackson Lake. The Osprey is a federally protected bird and you must stay outside the posted signs around the nests. Links to learn more The USGS: Osprey Pandion haliaetus Live Osprey Web Cam All about The Osprey WV Bird Watching Areas Contact the W.Va. DNR if you find Osprey nests Get your Fishing license online: W.Va. Fish Get your Hunting license online: W.Va. Hunt WCHS-TV8 Online brings you the current Fishing Conditions Report updated every week. |
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