friend of the osprey

Country Energy plays an important role in osprey conservation. Along the NSW north coast, 20 of approximately 100 known nesting sites are located on power poles.

As natural nesting sites (tall dead trees near waterways) disappear, these cosmopolitan birds adapt to use the next best thing. Some of our poles have been fitted with special cradles to encourage ospreys to build their nests away from the danger of live conductors.

Visit other pages in our "Friend of the osprey" menu at right to learn more about these impressive birds of prey and our work with them.

Photographs by David Bennett - Country Energy

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