24 June 2026 A heat wave has hit the UK, and in Wales, they are expecting temperatures above 30 C and will be closing the hides at the nature centres. Rain and now heat. We continue to have rain but right now there is a wee bit o sunshine with a huge black cloud movingContinue reading “Hen Harriers disappear…Early Wednesday”
Second fledge at Cornell…Late Tuesday in Bird World
23 June 2026 Hello Everyone, I hope that the beginning of summer has been good to each of you. The days seem to pass so quickly that we must look past the ticks, the midges, the wasps, the mosquitoes and enjoy the beauty of this season. When I think of summer – and for thoseContinue reading “Second fledge at Cornell…Late Tuesday in Bird World”
Bittersweet Day…Late Monday in Bird World
22 June 2026 A very happy but, sadly, belated ‘Happy Father’s Day’ to everyone who has ever cared for another living soul and to our raptor dads especially who work hard to provide for their families in a very rapidly changing world. I so enjoyed my friend Ruth’s visit on Sunday. Normally, visitors are Don’sContinue reading “Bittersweet Day…Late Monday in Bird World”
Happiness…late, late Friday in Bird World
19 June 2026 Hello Everyone, I should say that for some of you it will be good night and for others, good morning. My intention had been to take a break, but then something ‘magical and miraculous’ happened. After 29.5 hours without food, the female at the Dewey Beach nest flew off. The male hasContinue reading “Happiness…late, late Friday in Bird World”
Concern grows as fish deliveries dry up in the US NE…Friday in Bird World
19 June 2026 Hello Everyone, Oh, my goodness. It is pouring down rain again and Toby has his thunder shirt on! Thanks to ‘P’ I have discovered they also make these calming jackets for cats. Missey is the other one that was soooooo anxious during the recent storms so that I have now ordered oneContinue reading “Concern grows as fish deliveries dry up in the US NE…Friday in Bird World”
Fledge at Cornell?…Thursday in Bird World
18 June 2026 Hello Everyone, It was a fantastic day to be outside. The garden is really ‘loud’ with birdsong – you can hear them more than half a block away! And the rain and heat have done the plants wonders. Some images that we are enjoying. A memory and a treasure. A Paolo SoleriContinue reading “Fledge at Cornell?…Thursday in Bird World”
Fledge watch at Cornell…late Wednesday in Bird World
17 June 2026 I am feeling very nostalgic. The very first time I visited Japan was in 1988. It was August. My friend, Ikuhiko, introduced me to the culture, the temples, the gardens, the pickles, and the food in a much condensed two-week period. It was the first of so many trips – most ofContinue reading “Fledge watch at Cornell…late Wednesday in Bird World”
Compassionate humans help wildlife, Cornell hawklets anxious to fly…late Tuesday in Bird World
16 June 2026 Good Afternoon Everyone, We woke up to blue skies and sunshine! And, while sipping our tea and munching on croissants, we counted two Blue Jays at the feeder! Did I tell you about the Cooper’s Hawk hiding in the lilacs that Mr Blue Jay flushed out on Sunday? It was a frighteningContinue reading “Compassionate humans help wildlife, Cornell hawklets anxious to fly…late Tuesday in Bird World”
Late, late Monday edition of Bird World
15 June 2026 Hello Everyone, It’s the end of the day and I have two great offerings for you. We have SK Hideaways video of all of Clark’s fish deliveries the other day. My mailbox thought it was ‘Junk’ Mail – geez, what do they know!!!!!!! Ugh. Clark Answers Iris’s Fish Calls ~ Chick #1 Gets ItsContinue reading “Late, late Monday edition of Bird World”
Hatches and deaths…Late Monday in Bird World
14 June 2026 Hello Everyone, Oh, what a day. We are chilly and it has rained heavily with hail! There was even thunder and Toby got to wear his thunder jacket. He did not react to the weather events – not once. He was calm and sleeping. So, thunder or anxiety jackets work for him.Continue reading “Hatches and deaths…Late Monday in Bird World”