First hatch for Winnie and Swoop and Sasha fledges…Late Tuesday in Bird World

9 June 2026 Hello Everyone, We are in the direct path of a series of supercells forming south of us and moving slowly north, so this post is going to be short and sweet. We are under a severe tornado watch and have had ping-pong-ball-sized hail. Toby has been very upset by the storm andContinue reading “First hatch for Winnie and Swoop and Sasha fledges…Late Tuesday in Bird World”

Death on Finnish nest, first chick in ten years on another…

8 June 2026 Hello, This is a late short posting. We had a lovely, calm day – a nice walk with a cool breeze before the heat set in. After 1500, the shade graces the little bistro table on the lower deck, and it is a nice time to spend outdoors with Toby and Don,Continue reading “Death on Finnish nest, first chick in ten years on another…”

A miracle happens amidst the tragedies…late Monday in Bird World

8 June 2026 Hello Everyone, UPDATE: Clark has returned to the nest. He must have had great difficulty fishing. He came in with a nice one for his beloved Iris who had to be absolutely at her wits end and starving. Time 1106. I am hardly controlling my tears of joy. After the past week,Continue reading “A miracle happens amidst the tragedies…late Monday in Bird World”

Lynx in Finnish #5 Osprey nest

7 June 2026 I reported earlier that AK had sent me an image of the Lynx that was peering into #5 Finnish Osprey nest holding three eggs. No ospreys incubating at the time – they would have gotten off. I just received a video link from Geemeff to share with you showing the Lynx actuallyContinue reading “Lynx in Finnish #5 Osprey nest”

Jill does it again! Two whoppers…Late, late Sunday in Bird World

7 June 2026 Hello Everyone, It is the end of the weekend as I write this, and now the beginning of the week. We hope that you have a wonderful one. Look at these two sweethearts. I melted when I saw them together. Missey and Hugo Yugo. Whether it is sitting outside listening to theContinue reading “Jill does it again! Two whoppers…Late, late Sunday in Bird World”

Important post from Ben Wurst…Sunday in Bird World

7 June 2026 Hello Everyone, This continues to be the most important story coming out of the US when it concerns ospreys. Ben Wurst writes today: Last week, I flew along the entire 130 mile coastline of New Jersey. What I saw was alarming. The goal was to locate schools of Atlantic menhaden, a historicallyContinue reading “Important post from Ben Wurst…Sunday in Bird World”

Third hatch for Louis and Dorcha…late Saturday in Bird World

6 June 2026 Hello Everyone, We have another yellow warning for heat and are being told not to be outside unless necessary. I had hoped to set up Toby’s spray pad, but it had a warning that pet’s toenails should be clipped. Of course. Punctures!!!!!! Hugo Yugo has her dental surgery on Wednesday and whenContinue reading “Third hatch for Louis and Dorcha…late Saturday in Bird World”

A single person can make a difference and Pray for Telyn…

5 June 2026 Hello Everyone, I hope you never get tired of me saying that a single person can make a difference. Well, today, Pam Breci helped out the osplets in the nest with the baling twine in Idaho. Their own website says they will intervene if the event is human-caused. PB did not takeContinue reading “A single person can make a difference and Pray for Telyn…”

Telyn swallows fishing hook and line at Dyfi…Friday in Bird World

5 June 2026 Hello Everyone, Well, I am going to start with heartbreaking news and hopefully, by the end of this posting, we will have some good news! – No, that isn’t going to happen. I just received word about an event at the Dyfi nest of Idris and Telyn from Geemeff. Oh, we needContinue reading “Telyn swallows fishing hook and line at Dyfi…Friday in Bird World”

Little fledged…late Thursday in Bird World

4 June 2026 Hello Everyone, Life never happens as you plan it. It has been such a bittersweet 24 hours at the Llyn Clywedog nest in the Hafren Forest in Wales. Seren blue 5F is alive – she returned to her nest nearly 24 hours after something spooked her off. I know that people saidContinue reading “Little fledged…late Thursday in Bird World”