16 August 2026 Good Morning, What a beautiful day on the Canadian Prairies. We are going on an adventure today to see whether any hawks are migrating over the Pembina Hills. It has been several years since we went to the Crossing to see them. Wish us luck! I want to start with some fantasticContinue reading “Sunday in Bird World”
Jackie…continued
15 August 2026 Jackie and Shadow have been on my mind. It isn’t the first time we have lost a raptor that we loved. I adored Samson and worried for Gabby. I have missed Akecheta more than anyone could imagine, and then Thunder. Joe was very special to me because he openly mourned the bringingContinue reading “Jackie…continued”
Jackie
15 August 2026 Good Morning, I am only including two things today. I know that Jackie’s passing remains with each of us. Here is the CBS LA news report on Jackie and Shadow: https://youtu.be/B2od9c1IlDo? There is a new song dedicated to Jackie (get the tissues out): https://www.youtube.com/watch? And another really beautiful song: https://youtu.be/kf_KdB9YddM? Jackie wasContinue reading “Jackie”
LA CBS tribute to Jackie…late Friday in Bird World
14 August 2026 Good Evening Everyone! We hope you had a good end of the week and that this weekend you take time to breathe and get outside. The summer is quickly coming to an end, and we can already see a tinge in the leaves across our back lane. Today, the birds were inContinue reading “LA CBS tribute to Jackie…late Friday in Bird World”
SE37 and 38 hatch on the same day…Thursday in Bird World
13 August 2026 I am hoping that this is the week of ‘good’ news! SE37 is white, fuzzy, and adorable. SK Hideaways has the hatch in the Olympic Park in Sydney! https://youtu.be/iswZi-9VZMU? First feeding. You can also see the pip in the second egg. Come on SE38! SE38 worked that pip really fast and bothContinue reading “SE37 and 38 hatch on the same day…Thursday in Bird World”
Wednesday in Bird World
12 August 2026 Hello Everyone, The tributes to Jackie continue to pour in and your wonderful, heartfelt words have meant so much to me. I hope to include them in a short tribute to The Queen of Big Bear Valley once the aching goes away. She meant so much to us and motivated so manyContinue reading “Wednesday in Bird World”
Beau returns, Seattle trio fledge…Tuesday in Bird World
11 August 2026 Hello Everyone, I know that we are all still taking in a world without ‘Jackie and Shadow’. I know that many of you were very attached to M15 and Harriet – everyone had their favourites but Jackie and Shadow symbolised persistence, resilence, and hope to me. Every year they struggled with theirContinue reading “Beau returns, Seattle trio fledge…Tuesday in Bird World”
Jackie soars over the Rainbow Bridge
10 August 2026 The only news for today is a tribute coming in the coming days. Heartbroken, but our girl flies free with no more pain. Patient Update: Bald Eagle 26-519 It is with profound sadness that we share that Patient 26-519 passed away in the early hours of this morning, following more than threeContinue reading “Jackie soars over the Rainbow Bridge”
Jackie’s packed cell count rises to 9%, 4th hatch fledges at Blackbush…Late Sunday in Bird World
9 August 2026 We had a fabulous day at the English Gardens – ice creams and a pup cup, too! The weather cooperated fully – blue skies, nice temperatures, and a sweet breeze. Everyone was hoping to catch a glimpse of hummingbirds. Geemeff kindly sent me yesterday’s summary and videos from Loch Arkaig that wentContinue reading “Jackie’s packed cell count rises to 9%, 4th hatch fledges at Blackbush…Late Sunday in Bird World”
Pip/Hatch watch for Sydney WBSE…Sunday in Bird World
9 August 2026 Hello Everyone, We really hope that you are enjoying the weekend and that instead of being glued to the screens, you are actually outside listening to the birds! I have made it my mission to ensure that outside of sleeping, 50% of our time is spent outside. This includes just relaxing onContinue reading “Pip/Hatch watch for Sydney WBSE…Sunday in Bird World”