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”
Has Dorcha fledged?…Late Saturday in Bird World
8 August 2026 Hello Everyone, Friday was a busy day. The plumbers have almost finished making our main bath ‘accessible’ in case Don needs mobility aids. They were working hard today, and it was often loud, so Don went with Ann to our Zoo, and he got to see Lumi, the little lynx that wasContinue reading “Has Dorcha fledged?…Late Saturday in Bird World”
Send a note of encouragement to those caring for Jackie!
Hello Everyone, Simply one note today. The staff and volunteers at the Ojai Raptor Centre who are caring for our beloved Jackie would appreciate cards and letters of encouragement as they strive to get our beloved Big Bear Bald Eagle Matriarch back home. Here are the details: Want to Send a Note to Patient 26-519Continue reading “Send a note of encouragement to those caring for Jackie!”
Thursday with Wensi
6 August 2026 Hello Everyone, I don’t know how you feel but having Wensi fledge and then return to the nest just made my Wednesday. Today, Wensi has been fed on the nest, spent time on the pole in the river, and is perfecting her flying skills. If you missed the hour-long talk about thisContinue reading “Thursday with Wensi”
Wensi fledges
5 August 2026 I was listening to the Hellgate Canyon talk (link in Wednesday in Bird World) when Wensi fledged! Can you find Wensi? Iris returns to an empty and calls her baby!
Wednesday in Bird World
5 August 2026 Hello Everyone, We are having another cool day. It is fantastic! We hope that you are as well. Heidi is meticulous in keeping data records for all the osprey nests that she monitors and she has been doing this or the International Osprey Data Project (my long term study in osprey mortality)Continue reading “Wednesday in Bird World”
Colonial Beach Baby in Rehab…Tuesday in Bird World
4 August 2026 Hello Everyone, What a change! On Monday morning we woke up to much cooler temperatures. It was a high of 20 C. We had short periods of gentle rain, and for once, Toby, Don, and I got to spend much of the day outside. One other surprise was that the cool weatherContinue reading “Colonial Beach Baby in Rehab…Tuesday in Bird World”