A pair of ospreys make themselves at home in their new nest adjacent to the mainside Wastewater Treatment Plant. After ospreys attempted to nest directly on the wires, which caused the death of at least one bird, two power failures and equipment damage, Facilities Maintenance Section workers built and installed an elevated perch for the birds to nest on in the same location. It took less than two days for the birds to start building the nest atop the perch after it was placed. - A pair of ospreys make themselves at home in their new nest adjacent to the mainside Wastewater Treatment Plant. After ospreys attempted to nest directly on the wires, which caused the death of at least one bird, two power failures and equipment damage, Facilities Maintenance Section workers built and installed an elevated perch for the birds to nest on in the same location. It took less than two days for the birds to start building the nest atop the perch after it was placed.
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A kayak race participant paddles to the dock after her lap in the kayak relay race that took place during Potomac River Festival on Saturday. Teams of three raced around a course marked out in the Potomac. - A kayak race participant paddles to the dock after her lap in the kayak relay race that took place during Potomac River Festival on Saturday. Teams of three raced around a course marked out in the Potomac.
The 9-hour Cranky Monkey mountain bike race returned to Quantico for the sixth year, this time under new management by SCORE. Headed by retired Marine Kevin Adams, SCORE gives back all of the money made off entry fees after covering operating costs to the local trail system and bike club, which in this case is Marine Corps Base Quantico and Quantico Mountain Bike Club. Racers had the opportunity to compete in the 9-hour race alone or in a duo or trio, or they were able to compete in a shorter cross-country event. - The 9-hour Cranky Monkey mountain bike race returned to Quantico for the sixth year, this time under new management by SCORE. Headed by retired Marine Kevin Adams, SCORE gives back all of the money made off entry fees after covering operating costs to the local trail system and bike club, which in this case is Marine Corps Base Quantico and Quantico Mountain Bike Club. Racers had the opportunity to compete in the 9-hour race alone or in a duo or trio, or they were able to compete in a shorter cross-country event.
Dr. Bruce Heilman, left, 89, a World War II Marine veteran from Richmond, greets Bill Watson, a member of the Band of Brothers Motorcycle Club during his visit to Marine Corps Base Quantico April 23. Heilman attended morning colors prior to embarking on a 6,000 mile cross-country motorcycle trip. Heilman, who is also the chancellor of the University of Richmond, enlisted in the Marine Corps at age 17 and served in the Pacific on Okinawa. He has dedicated his ride to honoring Gold Star Mothers. (Photo by David M. White/RELEASED) - Dr. Bruce Heilman, left, 89, a World War II Marine veteran from Richmond, greets Bill Watson, a member of the Band of Brothers Motorcycle Club during his visit to Marine Corps Base Quantico April 23. Heilman attended morning colors prior to embarking on a 6,000 mile cross-country motorcycle trip. Heilman, who is also the chancellor of the University of Richmond, enlisted in the Marine Corps at age 17 and served in the Pacific on Okinawa. He has dedicated his ride to honoring Gold Star Mothers. (Photo by David M. White/RELEASED)