âAn early sign of spring, ospreys are making their return to Michigan. The magnificent fish-hawk with striking brown and white plumage can be seen flying along shallow, fish-filled waters of the Great Lakes region â hovering, then plunging feet-first to snare fish in its talons. âOspreys can be found across the state, but they once faced an uncertain future here. Locally, an osprey nest can be seen atop the cell phone tower behind the Sears Hometown Store in Fenton. In past years, Jeff Stone, owner of Sears, said he has seen ospreys carrying fish, most likely from Lake Fenton, to their nest.