well, i'm glad i got in time to say my heartfelt thanks to all who contributed to this thread with wonderful reporting, scaps and videos, and research links too for us to indulge in, which i enjoyed. and thanks extra mega times Bev for your loyal dedication and endless hours here reporting for us all, what i watched and learned here was so fun for me, and i hope next year to join in sooner and learn more. Hunter, you are and were missed immensely and were very loved as is your beautiful sibling Fisher, whom we miss already so thank you all again, and as a human, a bit teary eyed as i say see ya next year mom & dad, will not say goodbye, look forward to watching you again, and Fisher, go with all our hearts trailing behind you goodnight everyone.

REPORT ON HUNTER

Hunter had a broken wing with discolored marks on the inside of her wing.. indicative of burn marks from flying into a power line..

Cause of death was electrocution.. from flying into a power line.

Rest in peace Hunter.... Soar the open skies with Fisher...

Phone Report from Terry White ....DNR Halifax N.S. Sept. 20, 2011.

Thank you for bringing the report, Bev. Very sad - and sadly one of the major risks to wide-winged birds.

RIP, Hunter - and fly free forever.

BEV, thanks. As JudyB said this is sadly a major risk to wide-winged birds.

If there's any comfort, it's that Hunter was electrocuted when she hit the wire and didn't suffer. Many birds are found suffering with a broken wing from hitting wires.

So sad

JAZZEL

JudyB and Jazzel.. You are welcome...


I think we all new in our hearts that Hunter was electrocuted and knowing that we also knew she didn't suffer. The weather was terrible here that day.. heavy rain and high winds..

It took a while to get the official report..


ETA

This year we experienced a lot of sadness at our nests all over this forum.. more so than other years.. we also had the Privilege of enjoy so much happiness.. i am looking forward to next year with Mom and Dad Halifax ( and some chicks ) and all of you again... see you all soon... we had a quite a journey....

Cap of the nest

was sad all over again to read that, although yes, we all pretty much knew that, in fact, you had stated that i believe Bev. but glad Hunter did not suffer its a tough life for our beautiful raptors, i think the more i read and learn the more i appreciate seeing the adults full grown and knowing all they went through to get there am looking forward to next year, thank you all again for all the wonderful posts here. RIP Hunter, fly free forever. and Fisher, we miss you and think of you each day on your journey.

I have set up a new thread for this nest so it will be ready when the Osprey return.. the link to the new thread for the 2012 nesting season is.

HERE


eta..
Sept. 25, 2011.

I heard from Herringman1 today.. I will post this with his permission..

Hi Bev..I walked onto the back deck of the tug about 7am this friday past and was supprised to see an Ospery scoop down and snag a big fish not 50 feet from me. I watched him as he flew in the general direction of the nest.I ran inside and checked the cam but it was not working. I have not seen any since. strange but true.....Maybe Oscar or Fisher . It happened so fast that i did not get a good look..They are all gone now and i will look forward to seeing them next year.I saved your new thread.Stay safe....Ralph

According to my calculations Herringman 1 saw this Osprey on Friday Sept.23, 2011.

Thank you Herringman1 for this information... See you next season.. Take Care ...

I watched an Ospery hunt again yesterday.We were out on a job and i got a better view.He caught a fish and flew off toward Eastern Passage.I expect there is a late nest in that area.This Oaspery seems to be the only one left.