4 March 2026
Good Evening Everyone,
This is just a quick posting.
First, some good news, the eldest fledged at the Dade County Bald Eagle nest of Ron and Rose today.
Ospreys are arriving! Word has come from Viki that one osprey has landed in Indian Creek; they do not normally arrive until after St Patrick’s Day. The couple are at the Danville nest, and Heidi sends word that ospreys are arriving in Colonial Beach.
The IWS nest challenge is underway. Many of us have received merchandise and I am happy to say that at least two of us have been asked to name an eaglet.
Funds continue to come in to purchase the land known as Moon Camp near Jackie and Shadow’s nest to keep it out of the hands of developers. In a blink of an eye, or so it seems, nearly $750,000 of the 10 million needed has been raised. Congratulations to everyone.
I remain saddened by the death of F23 and the continuing controversy over the COD. In the end, it doesn’t matter if someone shot her because it is illegal. If she died because of a road accident and somehow managed to get herself into a garden known to her, then that is a different story. It is possible for eagles to have an injury and fly and later die as we have seen many who fall, hit their head, and die of a concussion later. I do not have enough information to comment other than it is simply a sad day for M15, E26 and all who loved this young mother.
I have lots of news to share but I am simply worn out. We will be celebrating Toby’s first birthday hopefully this week – it is tomorrow. Thankfully he can’t read a calendar. I found a photo of him just after he had arrived and managed to climb the cat tree for the first time.
His birthday wish is a box of Kleenex all to himself with no interference. I don’t think so.
Thank you for being with us today. Please take care. I hope to be back at the weekend or Monday.
Thank you to the owners of the streaming cams and those who post information on FB. My blog would not be the same without your generous sharing.
Oh, Toby, look at you!
He’s a silly, spoiled, incredible companion!
Hello Mary Ann and thank you for the updates. We are all sad about F23. It is ‘very difficult for a lot of people. I feel so sorry for M15 and I wonder if he knows. Hs he seen her since she disappeared and does their little eaglet know. They have feelings and God Bless them. The eaglet is being fed very well and looked after by a great eagle Dad. I hope we can hear what they find out and know what happened to the Mother. ❤️🦅🙏 prayers for M15 and little eaglet. 🙏🙏
Toby looks so cute! He has really grown! I hope you can share some birthday pics with us if you can. Happy Birthday Toby!❤️🎁🧁
See you here soon Mary Ann! Have. Good rest of the week!
Linda
It is incredibly sad. I am so gld that E26 is older and it is not so hard on M15 to take care of her til she fledges like when he had the two little babies.