Live Video Of Osprey NestIn 2009, FortisBC installed a camera at an Osprey nest site on Benvoulin Road in Kelowna to provide a close-up view of nesting activities. The nest was relocated as part of FortisBC’s Osprey nest management program in 2007 and Ospreys generally return to the same nest each year. Watch the live feed below and if there is a lull in the action, you can also go to the bottom of the page to see short clips recorded during the 2009 nesting season.
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| July 23, 2010 | The surviving nestling continues to thrive and grow. |
| June 25, 2010 | Unfortunately, one of the nestlings has died and the male Osprey removed it from the nest. It is unknown exactly what happened to the nestling, but it is common that if one of the siblings is stronger than the other the weaker nestling may not get enough food to thrive. This may be the case in this instance. |
| June 20, 2010 | A second egg has hatched. Both Osprey have been seen feeding fish to the nestlings. |
| June 18, 2010 | One of the three eggs has hatched. |
| May 18, 2010 | Three eggs have been sighted in the nest. Osprey eggs normally hatch within five to six weeks, in the order they were laid. |
| May 14, 2010 | One egg has been sighted in the nest, with both Osprey alternating their time sitting on the egg. |
| April 23, 2010 | The Osprey have started nesting activity, moving new material to rebuild the nest |
| April 20, 2010 | The Osprey have been sighted in the area and have returned to the nest |
Why FortisBC Has An Osprey Nest Program
The Osprey nest management program is part of FortisBC’s commitment to environmentally-responsible business practices. FortisBC protects Osprey by actively discouraging nest building on energized power poles and by removing Osprey from live poles to pre-constructed nesting platforms on poles installed nearby.
FortisBC’s success with the program has seen more than 40 poles installed throughout the service territory. The program protects birds from electrocution and improves electrical safety and reliability. Birds nesting on energized poles can damage the electrical equipment, causing power outages or fire when nest debris falls on power lines.
More About Ospreys
To learn more about Ospreys check the Government of Canada’s website called Hinterland Who’s Who at http://www.hww.ca/hww2.asp?id=59
Special thanks to Ustream.tv for hosting our live osprey camera video feed 
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Fixing the Nest:
Nest Building
Preening
- Environmental Responsibility Policy
- Environmental Initiatives
- Capital Projects
- Integrated Pest Management
- Osprey Nest Management Program
- Osprey Nest Camera
- Resource Recovery/Waste
Reduction - CEA Responsibility Program
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