11 October 2026 Greetings Everyone, Wow. It was sunny and 24 C yesterday. People were out in shorts and T-shirts, working in their gardens, playing with their children at the park, or walking their pups. It was incredible for mid-October. Today, we woke up to 5 C, icy grey skies, a cool wind, and drizzle.Continue reading “Sunday in Bird World”
Collins Street eyas dies from heat…late, late Saturday in Bird World
10 October 2026 Good Evening Everyone (or Good Morning depending on where you live), It was 24 degrees C on the Canadian Prairies this afternoon. Quite unbelievable to see people in shorts and T-shirts doing yard work in the middle of October! But the weather is ‘dire’ in many places. While Winnipeggers are gloriously enjoyingContinue reading “Collins Street eyas dies from heat…late, late Saturday in Bird World”
The dirty of farmed fish…Friday in Bird World
9 October 2026 Good Afternoon Everyone, It is a ‘grey’ day, heavily overcast, in Winnipeg. There were a few drops of rain on our walk. The birds, especially the Dark-eyed Juncos, are busy foraging. Mr Crow and family are enjoying pizza leftovers after finishing their peanuts in record time. The final comments on the CanadianContinue reading “The dirty of farmed fish…Friday in Bird World”
Pip Watch at Orange…Late Thursday in Bird World
8 October 2026 Hello Everyone, It was such a beautiful day today – my day off from the hospital, and Toby, The Girls, and I made the most of it. We had extra walks, but always at 1000, Toby goes to the park to see ‘his friend’, a lady with a walker. He sees herContinue reading “Pip Watch at Orange…Late Thursday in Bird World”
RTH Oren of Syracuse University is alive…Tuesday in Bird World
6 October 2026 Greetings Everyone, It will be another 20°C day on the Canadian Prairies. Unbelievable. Toby and I have already had a couple of walks while the new furnace is being installed. They all wanted to help, especially Missey, so she is in one bedroom with HY while Calico and Hope hide. Thankfully, theyContinue reading “RTH Oren of Syracuse University is alive…Tuesday in Bird World”
Late Monday in Bird World
5 October 2026 Hello Everyone, It is 16:38. The sun is far over in the west, casting a magical glow over the garden. The wind is just beginning to pick up as the birds arrive for a late meal before settling in for the night. I know where the Crows nest, the squirrels’ dreys areContinue reading “Late Monday in Bird World”
Romancing the Sticks at Big Bear… Sunday in Bird World
4 October 2026 Hello Everyone, Thank you for your continued support and encouragement. It means the world to me. So many of you have so much experience – I certainly do not feel like I am on this journey alone. This morning ‘PP’ wrote. I guess I had skipped something! My apologies. So, in aContinue reading “Romancing the Sticks at Big Bear… Sunday in Bird World”
California Condor Nomad dies of lead poisoning…late Saturday in Bird World
3 October 2026 Greetings Everyone! It was an overcast fall day on the Canadian Prairies. Still, it was a lovely time for a walk with Toby. We met one of our friends at the park, a lady with a walker. Toby loves her and the little toddler who is often there, clapping her hands whenContinue reading “California Condor Nomad dies of lead poisoning…late Saturday in Bird World”
2nd hatch at Collins Street…Menhaden discussion continues…Friday in Bird World
2 October 2026 Hello! It is a gorgeous autumn day on the Canadian Prairies. Toby and I have been for several walks and we spent time outside moving bits and bobs around the garden. Then I sat, had a cup of tea, and soaked in the warm sunshine. It is 12 degrees C. In theContinue reading “2nd hatch at Collins Street…Menhaden discussion continues…Friday in Bird World”
Pip conirmed at Collins Street…Late Wednesday in Bird World
30 September 2026 Good Morning, Update: Pip confirmed at Collins Street! Toby, The Girls, and I slept in until 0940. For the past two or three days, I have finally been able to catch up on my sleep! We are getting ready to begin week 7 for Don at the hospital. We need to makeContinue reading “Pip conirmed at Collins Street…Late Wednesday in Bird World”