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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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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.