O18 Accidentally Knocked from Nest 7/20/24

After dark, around 9:31 pm, a raccoon appeared on the left side of the nest. Mom was calling out. A short time after, Mom flew from the nest at the same time that O18 was lifting her wings in a defensive move. Mom clipped O18, causing her to lose her balance and fludge from the nest. Sounds of the raccoon on the ground have been heard on cam. We will see what the morning brings. Fledge watch was to start tomorrow, 7/21/24. #morainepreservationfund #morainestatepark #osprey #ospreynest

[@pamlv2052]

So hard to lose this one...she was very special 😢

[@schen5425]

@pamlv2052 don't know background but I'm sure she was special 🌸

[@schen5425]

So is the chick okay??? Update!

[@mnhuff]

@@schen5425 Unfortunately no. I visited the nest area the following morning. Evidence indicates the chick did survive the fall but did not survive the night on the ground.

[@schen5425]

@mnhuff (sigh) had that feeling. I made attempts to find the live cam, but to no avail. Thank you for the response. Im saddened to know this. 😔💔

[@mnhuff]

@@schen5425 I’m sad too. The cam is still active but the solar panels are having trouble charging with the cloudy conditions. Sun is to come out shortly and I’m hoping it will be up later today and we can get a glimpse of mom and dad.

[@mnhuff]

@@schen5425 here is the link for quick access: th-cam.com/users/live79-JIzXpSq8?si=iqbnkfdr25OzYUVB

[@schen5425]

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