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Beth and Bob Watne work to untangle and 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)

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Osprey monitoring project takes flight in Northwest Montana
April 10, 2026 midnight

Osprey monitoring project takes flight in Northwest Montana

There was definitely a bird in the old osprey nest above Old Steel Bridge. Jess Garby could see the arc of a small round head peeking over the tangle of sticks, backlit by the morning sun.

Ahead of ospreys' return, Flathead Audubon raises alarm over bailing twine
February 28, 2024 midnight

Ahead of ospreys' return, Flathead Audubon raises alarm over bailing twine

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.