For many years now, Mantoloking has had ospreys in town in summer.  However, when I was little (early 80s), this was not the case due to DDT, and other factors.  Happily, the ospreys have made quite a come back, and it is always fun to see them when they first arrive (often in April).  This morning, they were particularly interested in a large crane that is being used for the Route 35 construction.  Unfortunately, I don’t think that they have figured out that this is not a suitable nesting site.

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