Removing an Inactive Osprey Nest from a High School Baseball Stadium Light

Wilson Construction Company removed an osprey nest perched on a center field light pole at Canby High School’s baseball field. The nest was inactive, but it was important to safely remove the nest before nesting season begins in April.
“That’s one of the reasons we wanted to get out here before they got back-to take it down before there was any other activity,” said Brandon Hawkins, Wilson’s environmental director. “Some of the sticks were pretty large. I think the largest one we measured was about six-foot tall.”
Wilson employees Nickolas Wilkinson and Terry Lowen used a bucket truck to reach the nest. Wilson typically uses these bucket trucks to build and maintain powerlines across the country. But they were happy to help out the local high school in time for baseball season.
With headquarters in Canby, Oregon, Wilson performs electrical utility construction projects nationwide.

[@Bundy714]

Immediately sent me researching how big do Osprey's grow. Those were some pretty large sticks. Great video, came here after watching your outstanding Powerline Alaska video...one of the best documentaries I've seen in a long time.

[@CanbyCurrent]

This is awesome, guys! Great video! Thanks for sharing and helping keep our local and visiting athletes safe!

[@WilsonConstructionCo]

Thank you!

[@marthacross8867]

@@WilsonConstructionCo Did you know Ospreys have high fidelity to their nesting sites? I am pretty certain they will just rebuild the nest on the same light which will make it a fire hazard. I appreciate what you are doing trying to help the school, but the nest should have been relocated instead of dismantled. I am sure you could help the school relocate the nest with the help of a wildlife biologist. Thank you! www.dfw.state.or.us/wildlife/living_with/docs/osprey.pdf