Date: 5/13/26 4:18 pm From: Pauli Driver-Smith <hollyhockfarms...> Subject: Re: [cobirds] Re: And now there are two!
Our poser company is United Power. Up until 2 years ago, they would install Osprey nesting platforms but have stopped for liability reasons. I do have a couple connections with them though that might get me through to arrange cleaning out the bad stuff once a year. If not them, I might have another connection or two with the right equiptment that could help.
Maybe even Weld County will help if I can sweet talk them enough. I'm pretty good at sweet talking. 🙂
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From: <cobirds...> <cobirds...> on behalf of John Rawinski <johnrawinski0...>
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 11:27 AM
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Subject: [cobirds] Re: And now there are two!
Similar to your situation was the osprey nest here in the San Luis Valley where baling twine invariably ends up in the nest, creating a potential hazard. A trim is almost needed periodically. Our local utility companies have been very responsive. I would contact them and USFW service as well and see what they can come up with if it happens again.
John Rawinski
Monte Vista, CO
On Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 7:40:10 PM UTC-6 Pauli Driver-Smith wrote:
There is another problem, though. They brought in some tangled bungee cords. It is hanging from the side of the platform. I think the hook on one end is attached to the top of the platform.
I had a lot of trees limbs come down in the storm, so I asked the tree trimmer if while he has his bucket crane here could he unhook it. He said that his license won't allow it because they are predatory birds. I thought that only mattered once they start nesting, not before they lay any eggs? I don't know if they are even going to nest this year. They haven't made a lot of progress on their nest yet, and it is getting rather late.
What do you all think? Do you know anyone in the Mead area with a cherry picker that can grab the bungee cord?
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