Fao Seekeerz. Ospreys

[Tilly2]

Have you been watching the goings on at The Nelson Bay, British Columbia web cam site?

[Tilly2]

bump.

[seekeerz]

Bump ?? No, this isn't one I've caught up with...do you have a link ?

[Tilly2]

I just bumped it up, as I knew you were around.

Actually, it's all over really. The male bird Nelson was electrocuted, the female, Nellie struggled on with the two chicks. Then there was some terrible weather and she couldn't fish and the chicks became malnourished and dehydrated.

They tried to help by putting fish on a platform for Nellie but for some reason Nellie stopped feeding the chicks. One chick died and two days later they intervened and rescued the last remaining chick. It's been heartrending.

The rescued chick is now in a rehad. centre and has a foster osprey mother. It is eating and doing well.

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nelson-osprey-nest

[seekeerz]

Oh what a sad story, Tilly, but I'm so glad they intervened, I know they've all the good reasons why they shouldn't but it's heartbreaking for anyone watching.

Thanks for the link, I'll keep an eye on developments xx

[Tilly2]

Here's a link to the rehab centre. There's a video of the chick, Nel being fed on the left hand side and also a photo of Nel, with the foster osprey.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/OWL-Orphaned-Wildlife-Rehabilitation-Society/311582845544617?hc_location=timeline