Lightning strike in Rye kills 1 osprey, injures another nesting on Kirby Lane

The injured osprey was taken to Green Chimneys Wildlife Center for treatment.

News 12 Staff

Jul 10, 2025, 11:20 AM

Updated 3 days ago

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A lightning strike in Rye has left one osprey dead and another recovering at a wildlife center.
Police say the two birds were nesting on Kirby Lane when they were struck early Wednesday morning.
One of the ospreys died, while the other was taken to Green Chimneys Wildlife Center for treatment.