Osprey Questions

[Mr. J]

I have a few questions for Utah fishermen concerning Osprey on your
favorite body of water.

I am asking this question because I have been offered to have a nesting pole placed on my property at Minersville as part of a mitigation program.

1. Do you enjoy seeing them fish, or would you rather not have them around.
2. Do you think they affect the quality of your fishery.
3. Do you know if your body of water has a nesting pair, if so do you know where it is at, if so, is it on a natural structure or a man made structure, and if you know how ,long has it been in use?
4. Do you have any insight as to why I should, or should not go forward?

Thanks

1. yes, I think they are a lot of fun. If the platform is visible from your home you will be entertained for hours. Something to note is that it could take a couple years before the birds take to it.
2.No, as mentioned those other birds are much more likely to mess up a good fishery.
3. Yes and yes. I often make  a trip the early part of the year to watch and see if there is a knew hatch. The nest is on a man made platform. I have only known of the nest for six years.
4. I like watching birds of all species. If you like watching wild life I think you will enjoy watching the Osprey.

rj