22 May 2026 Hello Everyone, Update: Egg pipping at Dyfi. I was not feeling well today, and everything that could go sideways just seemed to do so! It was ‘cake day’ – a celebration that I have mentioned before, of having survived another week. But there was still a lingering ‘greyness’ that should not haveContinue reading “Pip at Dyfi…Late, late Friday in Bird World”
First hatch at Poole Harbour and Loch Doon…Late Friday
22 May 2026 Hi Everyone, It was a gorgeous day. Ann took Don and Toby for a walk, but the temperature was hot, and Cavaliers are known not to do well in heat (or cold). It is Friday, and that is cake day – a kind of celebration for making it another week. Today itContinue reading “First hatch at Poole Harbour and Loch Doon…Late Friday”
This is shocking…
21 May 2026 Hello Everyone, I want to post the following separately. Please read it and understand the shocking implications. I may be wrong, but I believe the individual bringing the lawsuit is the owner of the nests formerly known as Superbeaks. (I will correct this if I am wrong. This is a not beingContinue reading “This is shocking…”
Two osplets for Dylan and Seren, Names for San Jose Falcons…Late Thursday in Bird World
21 May 2026 Greetings Everyone! Late Update: Names for the San Jose Falcons. Thank you ‘PB’. If you missed it, SK Hideaways has the video of the banding: https://youtu.be/xAj20H9x1OI? Oh, what a marvellous day it has been at home. We had a long leisurely walk with Toby and then headed to a local greenhouse/garden centreContinue reading “Two osplets for Dylan and Seren, Names for San Jose Falcons…Late Thursday in Bird World”
Correction…Big had two flights
21 May 2026 The fledge occurred at 09:37:17. Big flew around the nest and returned, then flew again successfully at 10:25:41. Apologies.
Big fledges from Achieva nest…early Thursday in Bird World
21 May 2026 Good Morning, We were expecting it. Big had been flapping her wings in the rain, getting stronger and stronger, and this morning he took off and returned to the nest like a pro. Time: 10:25:41. Thanks ‘PB’ and Heidi. Proud Mum Jill and Little watched as Big circled around the nest. CongratulationsContinue reading “Big fledges from Achieva nest…early Thursday in Bird World”
2nd egg pipping for Seren and Dylan…Late Wednesday in Bird World
20 May 2026 Oh, hello everyone, It warmed up! Mike finished the railings and will begin the small deck extension shortly. Toby and I planted beans, tomatoes, red peppers, chives, various lettuces, and rosemary. We even managed to almost finish painting a wicker plant stand for one of the lovely chartreuse ferns. It was 17Continue reading “2nd egg pipping for Seren and Dylan…Late Wednesday in Bird World”
Hatch for Dylan and Seren…late Tuesday in Bird World
19 May 2026 Oh, goodness. My Britishness is coming out in droves lately as I do nothing but complain about our cold weather. The forecast is for it to be 30 C next week. I am serious. I wonder how the birds are managing with such a roller coaster spring? At Loch Garten, Myrtle finallyContinue reading “Hatch for Dylan and Seren…late Tuesday in Bird World”
Iris gets lots of fish…Late Monday in Bird World
19 May 2026 Hello Everyone, ‘PB’ just sent these great images of Iris leaving with a huge headless fish – the third or fourth NG2 has brought today! It remains damp and cold on the Canadian Prairies. Poor Toby has to have his feet washed every time he comes inside from running about. We haveContinue reading “Iris gets lots of fish…Late Monday in Bird World”
Bonus and Remembering Karl II…Monday in Bird World
18 May 2026 Ah, good morning! It is cold and rainy in the Canadian prairies. The leaves are trying to burst open. Not very many little birds out at the feeders today. Oh, the most amazing news. Bonus, the black stork, foster/step-son of the famous Karl II was at the nest in Estonia on 1Continue reading “Bonus and Remembering Karl II…Monday in Bird World”