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”
Deaths and Arrivals…Late Sunday in Bird World
17 May 2026 Greetings Everyone, It is simply freezing here. We have our first Baltimore Orioles arriving in the garden, and we could even have snow. We went to pick up a few plants (they are horrifically expensive this year) and hoped to plant them, but no…they are in the house. Calico even took someContinue reading “Deaths and Arrivals…Late Sunday in Bird World”
P3 is tiny but eating well…late Saturday in Bird World
16 May 2026 Hello Everyone, My goodness gracious. We had hoped to plant but it is freezing outside. With the wind it is – 2 C. They are even saying we could have snow as it is now snowing in places three hours north of us! I can’t believe it. Even Toby didn’t want toContinue reading “P3 is tiny but eating well…late Saturday in Bird World”
A fish and a rescue…late Friday in Bird World
15 May 2026 Good Evening Everyone, I had no intention of posting tonight but there have been many good things happen. ‘PB’ has just sent news that New Guy 2 was able to finally get a fish to Iris. the raging river nearby has not allowed for osprey fishing. I think New Guy caught aContinue reading “A fish and a rescue…late Friday in Bird World”
2nd hatch at Manton Bay…Late Thursday in Bird World
15 May 2026 Hello Everyone, It is Thursday evening, and Toby and I are having our ‘quiet’ time. Thursday was a busy day working in the garden. We are so excited about planting the flowers and veggies this weekend! Our neighbour has finished the longest railing for the deck, and we will be looking forContinue reading “2nd hatch at Manton Bay…Late Thursday in Bird World”