Osprey Saved After Lightning Strike Kills Sibling in Rye, New York

Osprey Nest Struck by Lightning

• ⚡ A young osprey fledgling was found on Kirby Lane in Rye, New York, after a lightning strike hit its nest on a utility pole.
• 💔 Tragically, one of the osprey's siblings died as a result of the lightning strike.
• 🐦 The surviving osprey, estimated to be around two months old and likely male, is being cared for at Green Chimneys Farm and Wildlife Center.

Survival and Recovery

• 🏥 The young bird is described as hungry or stressed, which is understandable given the traumatic event.
• ⚠️ Fortunately, the surviving osprey was older and had developed feathers, increasing its chances of survival compared to younger chicks.
• 🦴 A vet visit revealed a fractured clavicle, but the injury is expected to heal relatively quickly.

Return to the Wild

• 🌳 The osprey is expected to be ready to leave the wildlife center and return to the wild within the next couple of weeks.
• 🎡 This incident follows a previous event in May 2024 where ospreys built a nest on the Rye Playland ferris wheel, causing the ride to shut down.