26 June 2026 Hello Everyone, There are some posts, like Gessner’s article on the pending extinction of the osprey in The Bay area, that deserve their own blog. Today there is also another one – and I am posting it separately. I adored Iniko and followed her story from the time she was just aContinue reading “Iniko #1031 dies of lead poisoning”
Gessner’s article on Menhaden and Ospreys – let’s hope it hits home and stops industrial fishing of Menhaden!
26 June 2026 Hello Everyone, The Loch Arkaig streaming cam is up and running and everyone is fine. At least a year ago, David Gessner had been made aware of the situation in The Chesapeake Bay and the ospreys dying off – ospreys, the canary in the coal mine for the environment. That article hasContinue reading “Gessner’s article on Menhaden and Ospreys – let’s hope it hits home and stops industrial fishing of Menhaden!”
Some good, some bad…Late Thursday in Bird World
25 June 2026 Hello Everyone, Greetings. It only got up to 25°C today, but it still felt hot. We had on-and-off rain with Toby running in and out on occasion to ‘do his business’. Miyoung arrived to cut hair and was shocked when I asked for an extra short pixie cut. I laughed and remindedContinue reading “Some good, some bad…Late Thursday in Bird World”
Br0ck is alive!
24 June 2026 Hello Everyone, I have had an exhausting day. But the best news just came about an hour ago. One of the individuals helping to look for Brock spotted a cat they thought was him and stalked him!!!!!!!! It’s him, and my entire block of wonderful humans will all sleep better tonight.
Hen Harriers disappear…Early Wednesday
24 June 2026 A heat wave has hit the UK, and in Wales, they are expecting temperatures above 30 C and will be closing the hides at the nature centres. Rain and now heat. We continue to have rain but right now there is a wee bit o sunshine with a huge black cloud movingContinue reading “Hen Harriers disappear…Early Wednesday”
Second fledge at Cornell…Late Tuesday in Bird World
23 June 2026 Hello Everyone, I hope that the beginning of summer has been good to each of you. The days seem to pass so quickly that we must look past the ticks, the midges, the wasps, the mosquitoes and enjoy the beauty of this season. When I think of summer – and for thoseContinue reading “Second fledge at Cornell…Late Tuesday in Bird World”
Bittersweet Day…Late Monday in Bird World
22 June 2026 A very happy but, sadly, belated ‘Happy Father’s Day’ to everyone who has ever cared for another living soul and to our raptor dads especially who work hard to provide for their families in a very rapidly changing world. I so enjoyed my friend Ruth’s visit on Sunday. Normally, visitors are Don’sContinue reading “Bittersweet Day…Late Monday in Bird World”
Happiness…late, late Friday in Bird World
19 June 2026 Hello Everyone, I should say that for some of you it will be good night and for others, good morning. My intention had been to take a break, but then something ‘magical and miraculous’ happened. After 29.5 hours without food, the female at the Dewey Beach nest flew off. The male hasContinue reading “Happiness…late, late Friday in Bird World”
Concern grows as fish deliveries dry up in the US NE…Friday in Bird World
19 June 2026 Hello Everyone, Oh, my goodness. It is pouring down rain again and Toby has his thunder shirt on! Thanks to ‘P’ I have discovered they also make these calming jackets for cats. Missey is the other one that was soooooo anxious during the recent storms so that I have now ordered oneContinue reading “Concern grows as fish deliveries dry up in the US NE…Friday in Bird World”
Fledge at Cornell?…Thursday in Bird World
18 June 2026 Hello Everyone, It was a fantastic day to be outside. The garden is really ‘loud’ with birdsong – you can hear them more than half a block away! And the rain and heat have done the plants wonders. Some images that we are enjoying. A memory and a treasure. A Paolo SoleriContinue reading “Fledge at Cornell?…Thursday in Bird World”