A Washington Department
of Fish and Wildlife biologist identified and assessed
a recently damaged osprey nest-platform for
possible repair and installation of a WildWatchcam to observe
the nesting behavior and prey species being utilized by the
birds. It was determined that for this project to be effective
most materials and technical assistance would need to be
donated to the cause! The dedicated team quickly developed-
the inviting private landowners Jean and Regan; a dedicated
wood craftsman Geoffry Carson and his wife Dee to donate
platform materials, shop and hours of time to design and
construct the new osprey platform; a highly skilled climber
Tim Brown who was cable of using block and tackle to safely
lower many pounds of old platform debris lodged in the huge
Douglas fir to the ground and raise the new light-weight
but sizeable platform to the very tip of the 180’ tree-top.
The team was coordinated by local WDFW, wildlife biologist
Michelle Tirhi and camera aspects covered by WDFW, WildWatchcam
coordinator Chuck Gibilisco and Americorps assistant Lauren
Seyda. Two work days were required to install and activate
the new nest platform and camera. Many volunteer hours and
dollars were contributed to this project. We hope you enjoy
the views!
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Dedicated team members |
The tree and immediate site |
Ropes, pulleys and other equipment
being checked by climber Tim Brown |
WDFW staff disconnects old nest platform
debris and rotten tree-top from ropes |
New osprey nest platform
on it’s way to the tree-top |
Tim Brown attaches the
platform to the Douglas fir top |
