For months, an osprey nest high above a Fresh Market utility pole has fascinated Westporters.
This morning though, the raptors caused a power outage at the shopping center.
CL&P workers rushed to the scene. Merchants and shoppers gathered to watch, as crew members in 2 large buckets examined the scene.
Everyone expected the nest to be removed.
Instead, the CL&P guys carefully rerouted the electrical feed a few yards away. The nest was undisturbed.
The utility company has taken a ton of hard knocks in the past few years, over their slow response to natural disasters.
This could have been a disaster of another kind. CL&P’s quick — and very wise — response should have them flying high.
Based on the droppings beneath the pole, it’s a good thing the CL&P workers wore helmets.
Wonderful outcome. Thanks for posting Dan.
Hear hear for feel-good stories! Glad this didn’t turn into an EPA vs. Utilities battle.
So glad for everyone! Now that was one for the birds! Lol
Good for C.L. & P. That’s what I call doing it right!
I agree. Unusually humane.
Note that CL&P is using equipment with the Terex Telelect brand on it. Terex is based here in Westport.
It’s my understanding that the ospreys recently installed a number of high-draw appliances in their nest. On an unrelated note, it’s kind of funny – but not really – to see that these Ospreys have evidently discovered how much easier it is to fish in local koi ponds…