Our long, dark winter is finally over.
The air was wonderfully warm today. Temperatures topped 70.
There’s a bounce in people’s steps, and smiles on their faces — particularly those who are vaccinated against COVID.
Staples High School has returned to full in-person learning. For the first time in a year, the building bustles with a familiar hum.
And — in the surest sign yet that the world continues to spin wonderfully — the ospreys are back. Well, at least one.
Wendy Crowther spotted Westport’s favorite raptor yesterday, sprucing up the Fresh Market net.
She went back today, and snapped this photo.
(Photo/Wendy Crowther)
Welcome home!
It’s a male. Males come first to work on the nest and protect it from others.
doesn’t look like the one from previous years …
Hope.
Well, granted it isn’t exactly at the level of the swallows returning to San Juan Capistrano, but…I will take it. Nice picture Wendy!
Ahhh, John, it’s far better than them swallows at Capistrano ’cause it’s here, not there.
HAPPY TO SEE THEIR RETURN. WELCOME HOME . . .
Wendy, We are soooo. Happy. Three generations
Of the Strong family finished construction of a new
Osprey platform at our Summer home in Maine in
October. We are of course hoping that an Osprey family
Will be forthcoming this year. Not sure if a first year
Platform is a likely choice for Ospreys but we are praying.
Will report if it happens.
Brian Strong
PS – I still remember and appreciate what a diligent
scorekeeper You were at the old Y.
Hi Brian, it’s great to hear about the Strong family’s osprey platform. I hope it attracts a pair looking for a new roost. I share equally fond memories about you and your ability to rack up great rankings on the Y’s squash/racquetball ladder. I remain so appreciative of all the great people and opportunities that the Y brought into my life and career. I count the Strong family among them.
Welcome home Mr. Osprey. Hope the Mrs. is on her way!