OspreyCam juvenile believed dead
Today August 11, 2011, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) concluded that a dead osprey found within the vicinity of the OspreyCam nest is most likely one of the two juveniles that hatched this past June.
Since 2008, the Museum of Natural History, in partnership with Nova Scotia Power, has hosted the OspreyCam, providing a live feed of an osprey nest in Nova Scotia. Two days ago, one of the juveniles appeared to be missing and DNR believes that the animal most likely fell from the nest.
While unfortunate, DNR reports three to four similar cases every year and this development is simply a reality of nature. The Osprey Cam will continue to be available until the remaining juvenile leaves the nest.
OspreyCam Now Live for 2011
Our OspreyCam brings you a real-time view of an osprey nest located in Nova Scotia. For the protection of the birds we do not release the actual location. The nest, which looks like a huge pile of sticks, is on a Nova Scotia Power pole and is home to a pair of adult Ospreys.
Nova Scotia Power and the Museum of Natural History are partnering for a fifth year to allow people worldwide into the home of our favourite ospreys, Ethel and Oscar, with the help of the 2011 OspreyCam. More from Nova Scotia Power »
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