15 November 2024
Good Morning,
This is just a quick check-in. My inbox was packed this morning. Thank you for all the good news stories I will organize and share with everyone over the next few days.
The Avalon Chick aka Bubba at Growing Home has fledged. S/he was 60 days old. Heidi has it on video: https://youtu.be/-9yBFAZHAi4?
Check out the video to see this chick return safely. Did Dad bring a congratulatory gift? Find out.
Rutland Water facilities damaged during attempted robbery.
Remember that today is the last day for donations to the GoFundMe for Iris. This has been a resounding success as has the pen sales. There will be note cards and other items as fundraisers shortly. Keep checking the Montana Osprey Cam FB page. I will also post.
Cute little Takahe chicks, once extinct, in New Zealand give hope to the population.
At Port Lincoln supplementary fish were delivered by the Fish Fairy. ‘A’ reports: “Four supplementary fish were delivered at 16:02 (just over an hour ago) after an otherwise lean day at Port Lincoln. What a difference the security of that knowledge has made at this nest. Both parents have worked hard, and they are certainly not lolling about because of the Fish Fairy. Those beautiful osplets deserve to fledge as healthy youngsters and if the parents need a little help, it’s not because they have not been trying their best.”
If you wish to donate to the Fish Fairy, please follow this link to the website of the Friends of Osprey South Australia. Calico decided to give her holiday money for fish for Wilko and Kasse. Way to go Calico!
Friends of Osprey is a South Australian conservation group focused on protecting and growing the population of Osprey in South Australia. Visit the website at https://friendsofosprey.com.au
The latest on the Olympic Park Sea Eagles from Ranger Judy:
At Orange, Diamond slept on the ledge of the box while Yira is on the Cilla Stones. Send positive wishes to this sweet little one for its survival after post-fledge. Diamond and Xavier worked so hard. They deserve one strong chick to train and send off into the world.
Ever wonder how many prey items Peregrine Falcons eat and their chicks? The moderators at 367 Collins Street have already produced the fact sheet for 2024!
As so many of you have said – summarized: It has been a tragic year. Let’s hope the Bald Eagles fare better.
I am writing our new wildlife vet from Arizona to see if she can point my nose in the direction of the latest research. I will share whatever I discover with you.
And on that note and still with a heavy heart about Garrama, I will close for today. We are going for a long walk in the forest after we feed all the outdoor animals. Our minds need cleansing! Take care everyone. See you tomorrow.
Thank you to ‘A, H’, Growing Home, Port Lincoln Ospreys, Rutland Water Nature Reserve, Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, Judy Harrington, Charles Sturt Falcon Cam Project, Victor Hurley and the moderators at 367 Collins Street Falcon Project.
