Bath ospreys snub CMP’s new perch, advocate calls for pole barrier removal

TIMES RECORD • April 29, 2024

Central Maine Power is facing a fresh round of backlash as a mating pair of ospreys have tried and failed repeatedly to nest atop a utility pole alone Route 1 after CMP removed the nest, fearing the birds or nest could damage the lines and knock out power to the area. The utility added yellow pylon-like barriers atop the utility pole to try to deter the raptors from rebuilding, but the pair has attempted numerous times to build in between the barriers.