Eagle's Nest's Struck By Lightning Caught On Video in Colorado
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Eagle's Nest's Struck By Lightning Caught On Video in Colorado
In a dramatic display of nature's raw power, a bald eagle in Colorado miraculously survived a lightning strike that destroyed its nest. Captured on a research camera, the incident occurred in August at the Carolyn Holmberg Preserve in Boulder.
The video shows the eagle perched on a tree with a red-tailed hawk nearby. Suddenly, a bolt of lightning descends from the sky, striking the nest with a blinding flash and a deafening boom. The birds are knocked unconscious and dangle helplessly from the branches.
Dana Bove, lead researcher at Front Range Eagle Studies, narrates the footage, describing the birds' momentary shock and their eventual recovery. "The lightning strike was an extraordinary event," Bove told McClatchy News. "The survival of the eagle is nothing short of remarkable."
While the video is captivating, it also highlights the challenges faced by these majestic birds. The increasing development in the area has forced the eagles to abandon their nests multiple times. Their current nesting site is also under threat, as developers plan to convert the prairie dog habitat into new housing.
To give the eagles the space they need to rebuild their nest, Boulder County Open Space will be closing a trail in the preserve. While the eaglet has already fledged, the lightning strike has set back the pair's plans for next spring.
The research group is calling for greater support to protect the prairie dog habitat and ensure the eagles' long-term survival. As Bove put it, "Maybe we can do something nice for them."
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Eagle's Nest's Struck By Lightning Caught On Video in Colorado
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