Birds of a Feather.......

This is the scrambled eggs part of my segment...

Last night my co-workers were called to a Tarpon Springs Driving Range because a golf ball struck an Osprey while they were both in mid-flight. The Osprey came crashing to the ground, and was later euthanized at the emergency clinic because of massive injuries. This is especially sad because it is nesting season for these "Fish Hawks" and it is virtually impossible for a single parent to raise a clutch. Basically, when one parent dies the whole nest dies.

One would think that this was an errant golf shot that was a "one in a million" accident. And it was an accident! However, it was an accident waiting to happen. The nest was a "dish" on top of a Progress Energy pole, and the pole is in the center of the driving range, a mere 40 to 50 yards from the tee boxes. Someone's thinking was not "up to par" when this nest site was placed. Although the nest itself was hard to hit, the parents leaving or returning to the nest, were "sitting ducks."

Sadly, a tragedy has occurred and one Osprey is dead...a nest is dead. This problem needs to be fixed, and in honor of my fallen fine feathered friend, I'll be "Mr Fix It!"