01 July - As I approached the blind today I did not hear any calls and as soon as the platform came into view, I did not see the chick. Sadly it was gone. I saw a wing on top of the sticks under the nest. I suspect it fell out of the nest and predators got it or one of the Great Horned Owls got it. We had some storms days before, I’m not sure if that contributed or not. Not all nests are successful, and this is nature. None the less, it is difficult to witness. Some good news that day though - I located an active Red-headed Woodpecker cavity nest with one chick.
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