UPDATE: CMP crew determines osprey nest cause of Camden power outage
CAMDEN — An osprey nest on Tannery Lane is thought to be the cause of a power outage in Camden. No birds were involved, according to Jonathan Breed, CMP communications officer.
He said it was a nest early in construction, and was not a full nest. There were no young birds in the nest.
Osprey nests and tall power poles are frequent combinations that CMP frequently encounter, so much so that CMP has an Osprey FAQ page. (See attached PDF).
“Many species of wild birds (most notably, osprey) find Central Maine Power’s (CMP) electric structures attractive to perch on and occasionally build their nests on or in,” the page said. “Structures include distribution poles, transmission structures, and substations. Unfortunately, this can sometimes create a risk of fire, electrocution to the bird, and/or a power outage. To minimize these risks, CMP takes a proactive approach to managing birds and their nests.”
The osprey nest in Camden was quickly disentangled from the power supply, and electricity is back on throughout town, said Breed.
Approximately 966 customers in Camden are without power this afternoon following an outage that began soon after 2 p.m.
A Central Maine Power crew has been dispatched to Camden to determine why and to fix it, said Jonathan Breed, a CMP spokesperson.
Estimated restoration time is 3:45 p.m.
Camden Fire Department rescued a man stuck in an elevator at Camden National Bank due to the power outage.
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