3 August 2026 The Ojai Raptor Centre is seeking expedited testing to find out why Jackie’s anaemia is not only persistent but also getting worse. Her blood cell levels should be 30% or higher. They have dropped from 17% to 13%. This was the latest update. I apologise. The update has blown up the imageContinue reading “Prayers for Jackie…”
Super year in Seattle, Sol gets a new home… Monday in Bird World
3 August 2026 Hello Everyone, Update: After the heat from yesterday, we woke up to cloudy skies and 18 C. What a blessing! We got to have a little longer walk with Toby. Don is not able to walk a great distance anymore but he made it for four blocks. We were delighted. Rain isContinue reading “Super year in Seattle, Sol gets a new home… Monday in Bird World”
Late Sunday in Bird World
2 August 2026 Hello Everyone, What a week it has been! My fear is that we are still seeing the perils our dear osprey will have to deal with as wildfires, drought, and extreme rain are impacting all parts of our planet. That weather is impacting us as well – the heat and what willContinue reading “Late Sunday in Bird World”
CH1 predated by Bald Eagle…late Saturday in Bird World
1 August 2026 It was not my intention to post any information today, so this will posting will include only one big announcement. It is with the deepest sadness that I write this evening. At 1956, a Bald Eagle predated Miles and Hennies’ precious first hatch of 2026, CH1, at the Cape Henlopen State ParkContinue reading “CH1 predated by Bald Eagle…late Saturday in Bird World”
I need your help!31 July 2026 (complete with link)
31 July 2026 Can you please help me? I want the Memorial Wall for 2026 to be as comprehensive as possible. I am missing many osplets, as well as adults and other species, in this listing. Please take a look and note any little ones or older ones that passed. I would like to includeContinue reading “I need your help!31 July 2026 (complete with link)”
I need your help!
31 July 2026 Can you please help me? I want the Memorial Wall for 2026 to be as comprehensive as possible. I am missing many osplets, as well as adults and other species, in this listing. Please take a look and note any little ones or older ones that passed. I would like to includeContinue reading “I need your help!”
Uno has died…late Friday in Bird World
31 July 2026 We were all excited when we learned that Uno would be provided with fish so that he could survive to fledge. Without parents and no food, he would have perished. Sadly, after eating three fish yesterday, Uno was found dangling by a talon from the nesting material, dead this morning. I amContinue reading “Uno has died…late Friday in Bird World”
A fish at Cape Henlopen…relief. Late Friday in Bird World
31 July 2026 Hello Everyone, This is going to be a very, very short hello to everyone and a wish that each of you has a lovely weekend – and if it is a long one like it is in Canada, then please get out and enjoy some birdsong in the shade, if possible. ItContinue reading “A fish at Cape Henlopen…relief. Late Friday in Bird World”
Seattle’s trio doing fantastic while other starving ospreys need our help…late Thursday in Bird World
30 July 2026 Hello Everyone, Yesterday it was 45 C with the humidex. It was so hot and humid in the garden you could barely breathe. Even the birds had little interest in food. Toby and I kept filling up the bird baths so that they could wash and get drinks. Tolu noticed right awayContinue reading “Seattle’s trio doing fantastic while other starving ospreys need our help…late Thursday in Bird World”
Fish fairy for Uno, Juniper fledges…late Wednesday in Bird World
29 July 2026 Hello Everyone, This will not be a long post but it has some very good news in it that I hope will make you smile. My faith in humans stepping up to help the ospreys is improving. This was in the latest newsletter from the NJ Wildlife Conservancy. “SOUTH CAPE MAY MEADOWSContinue reading “Fish fairy for Uno, Juniper fledges…late Wednesday in Bird World”