Published On May 2, 2024
Video courtesy of @instituteforwildlifestudie2630
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From IWS (Institute for Wildlife Studies): "Thank you to Nicole (U.S. Navy) and Sean (Crew Leader for IWS' San Clemente Loggerhead Shrike Project) for putting the Bald Canyon chick back into the nest and making some nest upgrades."
One one the Bald Canyon nestlings fell off the side of the nest sometime between 4/30 and 5/1. Dr. Sharpe was able to contact the Navy and obtain permission to access the area.
Today 5/2, Nicole (U.S. Navy) and Sean (Crew Leader for IWS' San Clemente Loggerhead Shrike Project) rescued and renested the chick.
At 3:43 in the video Nicole checks both wings and gets bitten for her efforts. 😊
One of the parents (possibly Dad) came back to the nest about 13 minutes after the ladder was removed and fed the rescued chick shortly after.
Resident female: unidentified, possibly Chinook A-32 since 2014. Chinook hatched in 2004.
Resident male: unidentified, possibly Tuqan K-76 since 2014. Tuqan hatched in 2007.
Nest info: https://www.iws.org/bald-canyon-nest-...
The Bald Canyon Nest is located on San Clemente Island, CA. The island belongs to the Navy. IWS obtained special permits to install the cam.