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SPRING AT GOOSE CREEK STATE PARK

4/1/2014

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Today was warm and clear, with the promise of true spring weather to linger for awhile. I went to Goose Creek State Park for the first time since last fall and spent the morning watching the returning Ospreys work on their nest for this years hatchlings. This pair of Ospreys have nested each year for the past 10 right on the shore of the Pamlico Sound within the park boundary. I did see a lot of Ruddy Ducks on the Sound and one lone mallard hiding in the grass near shore. But I mostly just sat in the warm sunshine and watched the Ospreys who were not happy with my presence--they buzzed me a few times and screeched at me so much that I left after a few minutes, realizing that I was disturbing their peace and slowing down their nest building. I retreated to about a quarter mile away and they returned to their routine bringing new sticks to shore up the long-standing nest. I was able to get some nice photos--and left with the nice feeling that things are truly starting to look like spring really will return after this hard winter! See pics below---

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