6/7 April 2026 Hello Everyone, I wasn’t going to post but… SK Hideaways compiled the week’s videos and I could not send them. They are on holiday!!!!! SK Hideaways Videos, 29 March – 6 April 2026 FOBBV Eagles ~ Big Bear Valley, CA Courtesy of FOBBVCAM | Friends of Big Bear Valley Shadow Declares MealtimeContinue reading “Late Monday/Early Tuesday in Bird World”
Iris and Blue 35
6 April 2026 Hello Everyone! It could be a very busy day at the UK nests and in the western part of the US as favourable winds are blowing in the ospreys. It has been confirmed that our dear Iris is, indeed, the osprey that landed early this morning on the Hellgate Canyon nest. IContinue reading “Iris and Blue 35”
Has Iris landed?
6 April 2026 Hello Everyone, Let’s get on with the great news. No confirmation yet but first thing I checked was Iris’s nest and look what I found. There was sad news coming out of Florida late Sunday. The little third hatch, Nod, that had captured so many hearts died from starvation caused by siblicide.Continue reading “Has Iris landed?”
First egg at UK Osprey platform
5 April 2026 Good Afternoon Everyone, First. A reminder if you haven’t already marked it on your calendar. Iris’s favourite day to return to Missoula is 7 April. We are less than 48 hours away. They are returning from migration but the osprey season officially kicked off today (IMHO) with the arrival of the firstContinue reading “First egg at UK Osprey platform”
Both eaglets have hatched at Big Bear
5 April 2026 Wow. Isn’t this a great morning?! We had marvelled at Jackie and Shadow’s first hatch keeping a keen eye on that second egg that was pipping knowing full well there would be two eaglets today – and there are! We missed the second hatch. Thanks to ‘PB’ for sending me some greatContinue reading “Both eaglets have hatched at Big Bear”
Looks like two eaglets so far for Jackie and Shadow
4 April 2026 Hello Everyone, It is a windy, seemingly chilly day in the Big Bear Valley. The lake is a beautiful blue as Jackie and Shadow are in their nest waiting for the arrival of the second eaglet, who is working its way out of the shell. Shadow really wants a turn, but Jackie,Continue reading “Looks like two eaglets so far for Jackie and Shadow”
Dorcha and Aran are home in the UK
4 April 2026 Oh, what a day it is going to be. Dorcha, the mate of Louis at the Loch Arkaig nest, arrived home earlier than usual this morning. Aran, who also arrived late in 2025 only to lose his nest to Teifi, has arrived home early and as far as I know, Teifi isContinue reading “Dorcha and Aran are home in the UK”
Pip at Big Bear!!!!!
3 April 2026 The first pip for Jackie and Shadow has been confirmed. @FOBBVCAM !pip 10:03:03 Pip Pip Horray, we have seen a pip! Please look at our Facebook page for more information. Congratulations. I know where everyone is watching…28,762 people right now waiting for this special eaglet including Jackie and Shadow. Thank you toContinue reading “Pip at Big Bear!!!!!”
Sally has returned to Seattle!
3 April 2026 Hello Everyone, Thank you so much for your notes, your comments, your likes and well, your caring. I am so touched when there is a little note asking how I am doing, wishing me a good day. It means a lot! Despite having Ann and now another wonderful lady to help me,Continue reading “Sally has returned to Seattle!”
Idris is home at Dyfi!
2 April 2026 Good Evening Everyone, We had a beautiful day. Instead of living in pajamas, we put on our lighter jackets and gum boots and headed to the country – to Pineridge. We sat by the fire and drank hot chocolate. It was glorious. While we were away…Idris arrived home at the Dyfi OspreyContinue reading “Idris is home at Dyfi!”