Two young ospreys were stuck on a sinking nest in the river - wet, cold and not yet able to fly away from danger.
Then Penny and Peter Zahn showed up.
The Zahns are members of the Round Bay Sailing Association, which holds social rafting on the river every Sunday night. The storm scuttled Sunday's trip, but once the skies cleared, the Zahns, who live in Severna Park, decided to see if any of their friends were boating on the river.
They were cruising in their...
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WHAT? - 2010-08-03 23:48:32
I'm sure everyone involved thought they were doing a great thing....but clearly know nothing of ospreys. How could anyone who claims to be involved in wildlife and conservation issues possibly have left these birds??
Those babies were most likely suffering from hypothermia, potentially deadly. If they are yet not old enough to preen oil onto their feathers, they are in grave danger from being so wet. Unable to fly, they are in great danger from predators on the ground. There is every likelihood that the parents, although present at the time to see them, will not be able or willing to care for them on the ground as it puts them in danger as well. There are very good reasons why ospreys live and raise young above ground!
I appreciate the efforts of the people who pulled them out of the water, but the DNR should have been contacted immediately for guidance to actually give the birds a chance to survive. I can only hope by now that someone else has heard of, and found these babies before it's too late.
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Kudos - 2010-07-29 13:08:48
These types of actions, by caring and responsible people such as the Zahns and Ms Thayer serve to give us all a brighter outlook for the present and the future. Thanks to the three of you!
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