What’s the best way to rescue an osprey chick? The first thing to know is that it takes a village and a whole lot of brainstorming.

This is a story about how a group of volunteers collaborated with experts to help save an osprey chick that fell out of its nest. The experience was incredible for those involved, but it is important to note that every step that was taken was carefully planned and executed in consultation with professionals.

Photo by Elaine Thousand