Baby eagles rescued after nest falls at Longmeadow wildlife refuge

Earlier this week, two baby eagles were rescued after their nest fell out of a tree in Long Meadow. It since gained some attention across our state. And 22 News Storm Team meteorologist Adam Shanco spoke to the Long Meadow Fire Department who assisted in rescuing the eagle. Well, Nick and Sierra, the two eagle chicks that were in distress were spotted by neighbors who called for help. Over the years, more and more eagles have been spotted here in western Massachusetts. And earlier this week, some concerned residents spotted two baby eagles in trouble after their nest had fallen out of a tree. The nest the eagles were in was here at the Fanny Stebins Wild Refuge in Long Meadow. The nest had fallen out of the tree and it was in a swampy area and it was clear that the eagles didn't yet have the ability to get themselves out of that situation. I don't think they were able to fly yet. The neighbors had called a wildlife specialist, but were concerned he wouldn't be able to get to the birds. So, they asked the Long Meadow Fire Department for help. We were able to utilize one of our boats with uh several of our members to help get that wildlife specialist across the the swamp safely. Renee Rutana witnessed the rescue and also sent 22 News the pictures and videos she took. Mr. Ricardi disappeared into the woods and he was gone for about 10, 15 minutes deep into the woods. couldn't see what was going on. One of the firefighters stayed on the the railboat while the other one went with him to try to find the eagllets that had fallen from the nest. The baby eagles were brought to shore and are now being taken care of by Tom Ricardi at the Massachusetts Birds of Prey Rehabilitation Center in Conway. The birds will be rehabilitated and then they'll ready be ready to be released back into the wild. Then you