[Public-List] Alberg 30 FOR SALE ..............Osprey on mast head

[Gail DeMoss]

We have a radio antenna on the top of our mast and the remains of a 
Windex.  That seems to keep them off our boat .  We rent out a slip and 
the sailboat in that slip has nothing at the top of their mast and the 
Osprey use it for a picnic bench.  Very, very messy.  Sometimes their 
aim is forceful enough to hit our boat across the pier.  Clean it up 
ASAP.  It stains horribly.  And stinks.  If you don't have a radio 
antenna consider hoisting a "pig stick".  Anything that sticks up and 
makes the mast top less desirable might so it.

Yes, Osprey do migrate.  So, if you are in Florida you can expect your 
Osprey to leave any day now.  He/she will return in September and may 
have a couple of kids along.  They are amazing birds and have made quite 
a comeback here on the Chesapeake Bay.  Most of our river marks now have 
platforms making it easier for the Osprey to build nests.  The Coast 
Guard no longer removes the nest every year and the same birds will 
return year after year.  I really enjoy watching them,,,  You probably 
guessed that!

Gail

On 3/1/11 6:59 PM, crufone at comcast.net wrote:
>
> I didn't realize that Osprey's migrate. One has taken to perching at dusk on my Typhoon mast here in Ft. Myers, FL.  The first time I noticed I was actually onboard doing some work. First it made off with my mast head fly and then demolished the wire bracket. Each evening it appears to sit and watch or just eat it's dinner. I spray it with a water hose but just looks down at me with an annoyed look and most of the time remains in place. I can work on board for some time and this doesn't seem to bother this Osprey. They are quite big and I assume that this one weighs 15 pounds or more. Of course crap is everywhere along with fish vertebrae. Any ideas on how to discourage the perching activity?
>
> Michael
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gail DeMoss"<gdemoss at alberg30.org>
> To: public-list at lists.alberg30.org
> Sent: Tuesday, March 1, 2011 11:19:36 AM
> Subject: Re: [Public-List] Alberg 30 FOR SALE
>
> Winter must be finished - at least on the Chesapeake Bay.  Yesterday we
> saw our mast perching Osprey perched on the mast.  It is so good to see
> his/her return.  Poop and fish guts on the deck and all.
>
> Gail
> Calypso #543
>
> On 3/1/11 9:55 AM, Gordon Laco wrote:
>> With regard to winter;  I have declared I've had enough of it and that
>> winter is now over.  Today it looks like spring (sort of).   I don't think
>> winter cares much what I declare; regardless, I declare it done.
>>
>> Gord
>> #426 Surprise
>

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