It's that time of year again.


Nesting season for the Osprey.  I am always in awe when I see these incredible birds in such public spots. The only other time I've ever seen them is when I was on vacation in Maine by Freeport, there is a state park called Wolf's Head outside of town on the ocean where the Osprey nest.  It was always a high point of my Maine vacation to see them.  And now, I can just drive to Walmart step out of the car and crank my head back! WOW! what a treat. 



They are in all the parking lots that have overhead lighting. The one below is in the Big Lots parking lot.  


The one below has her nest at the corner of a four way intersection with five lanes each, certainly not a quite little place in the woods.  



Here we are at another Walmart. These birds definitely don't care who sees them. 


At least they are not aggressive. At our local library we have nesting hawks. The library has signage up that warns you to use an umbrella or wear a hat to protect you from hawks going after your head. 

Well next time your out and about look around and see what kind of wildlife you spot, you might be surprised.

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