Ahead of ospreys' return, Flathead Audubon raises alarm over bailing twine
Beth and Bob Watne work to untangle an osprey that is trapped in bailing twine on a fence in Kalispell on Monday. The bird was taken to the Wild Wings Recovery Center for treatment. (Jeremy Weber/Daily Inter Lake)
Twine used to bind hay bales is incredibly dangerous to ospreys, according to the Flathead Audubon, which is boosting efforts this year to persuade residents to better dispose of the material.
The birds will collect twine, and other bits of trash, to line their nests, often becoming entangled. That can lead to serious — and often fatal — injuries.
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