10 September 2026 Greetings Everyone, I want to wish all my readers who are celebrating Rosh Hashanah starting tomorrow a very happy New Year’s celebration. It was hot for September. 27 C today with a gentle breeze now and again. The children are all back to school as of Tuesday, the day after Labour Day.Continue reading “Diamond lays third egg…Late Thursday in Bird World”
Love at Big Bear? Fledge at Tairoa Head…Late Wednesday in Bird World
9 September 2026 Greetings! Toby and I have not been home long. We visited with Don’s psychiatrist (what a great doctor) and stopped to give Ann some raincoats for her two dogs, Lucy and Daisy, and Toby’s old stroller. It is too tiny for our big boy – he is long from head to tailContinue reading “Love at Big Bear? Fledge at Tairoa Head…Late Wednesday in Bird World”
M24 returns…Late Tuesday in Bird World
9 September 2026 Good Afternoon Everyone, It is a beautiful day! It is my day ‘off’ from hospital visits. toby and I are supposed to clear out the winter coats today. We will see. The weather is so nice. The sun is shining through cotton-ball clouds, and a brisk breeze is blowing. Toby and IContinue reading “M24 returns…Late Tuesday in Bird World”
M24 missing at Melbourne…late Monday in Bird World
7 September 2026 Good Evening Everyone, It’s raining – again. We had 114 mm of rain, and some large commercial and apartment buildings near where I live had more than 60 cm of water in their basement. My daughter still does not have power after the storm hit last night. I was lucky. I haveContinue reading “M24 missing at Melbourne…late Monday in Bird World”
Diamond lays 2nd egg at Orange…Monday in Bird World
7 September 2026 Hello Everyone! This posting will be short. It has been an eventful morning. It looks like we might have another storm and rain coming, too. Last evening, in less than an hour, we got 114 mm of rain. It flooded so many streets, underpasses, and basements. The sky is growing darker. ItContinue reading “Diamond lays 2nd egg at Orange…Monday in Bird World”
Nests getting empty, Alan Stewart’s book launch…Late Sunday in Bird World
6 September 2026 Hello Everyone, I hope each of us has found time to relax and enjoy the weekend. These past weeks I have made some ‘resolutions’. The last time that Don was in the hospital at the end of December, I wore myself out going every day because the nurse said that I wasContinue reading “Nests getting empty, Alan Stewart’s book launch…Late Sunday in Bird World”
Step up for Ospreys! Late Saturday in Bird World
5 September 2026 Good Afternoon, Toby and I are relaxing after an excellent two-hour visit with ‘his daddy’ at the hospital. I am happy to report that his psychiatrist was chatting with me at nearly 10 pm last evening, concerned about his hydration and electrolyte balance, and giving me tips on how best to careContinue reading “Step up for Ospreys! Late Saturday in Bird World”
Euthanise wounded wildlife? Maybe not…Friday in Bird World
4 September 2026 Hello Everyone, Toby and I are just back from the hospital – it is late on Thursday. In some ways, Don has improved, but he is still fighting infections, and they have changed his antibiotics. We are all hoping that he responds to the new antibiotic. Toby was good, and everyone noticed.Continue reading “Euthanise wounded wildlife? Maybe not…Friday in Bird World”
Late Wednesday in Bird World
2 September 2026 Hello Everyone, You can tell the ‘air’ is different. The beautiful emerald colour at the top of the trees is quickly fading into gold, red, and copper. Summer is ending, and fall is here despite the fact that the temperature is 24 C. Thank you again for all your amazing letters andContinue reading “Late Wednesday in Bird World”
Wear something purple for Jackie…late Tuesday in Bird World
1 September 2026 California has officially proclaimed September 4, 2026, as California Wildlife Day in memory of Jackie, the famous Big Bear bald eagle. Those who support this bill and want to show their love and honour Jackie will wear purple on the 4th! I am telling you this early so you can find something purple!!!!!!! I would likeContinue reading “Wear something purple for Jackie…late Tuesday in Bird World”