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Title: Fire destroys Osprey nest in St Petersburg Fla 3 eggs destroyed Post by: Donna on 07-Feb-13, 08:26:45 PM http://www.tampabay.com/news/environment/wildlife/fire-destroys-osprey-nest-atop-light-pole-at-derby-lane-in-st-pete/1274126 (http://www.tampabay.com/news/environment/wildlife/fire-destroys-osprey-nest-atop-light-pole-at-derby-lane-in-st-pete/1274126)
ST. PETERSBURG — A fire destroyed an osprey nest atop a 40-foot light pole Wednesday night at Derby Lane Greyhound Track. Three eggs plummeted to the ground and broke as the bird that inhabited the nest circled overhead and dove through the flames, officials and witnesses said. (So so sad) Title: Re: Fire destroys Osprey nest in St Petersburg Fla 3 eggs destroyed Post by: carly on 07-Feb-13, 08:48:14 PM The poor osprey's, lost their home and their eggs :( :(
Title: Re: Fire destroys Osprey nest in St Petersburg Fla 3 eggs destroyed Post by: Kris G. on 07-Feb-13, 09:03:06 PM Very sad. :(
Title: Re: Fire destroys Osprey nest in St Petersburg Fla 3 eggs destroyed Post by: MAK on 07-Feb-13, 10:44:48 PM :crying:
Title: Re: Fire destroys Osprey nest in St Petersburg Fla 3 eggs destroyed Post by: AlisonL on 08-Feb-13, 03:11:36 PM So very sad that the ospreys lost their nest and eggs. I wonder what the chances are of providing another nest for them in case they might attempt to lay a second clutch.
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