Double hatch at Glaslyn for Elen and Teifi, hat trick at Dyfi, tension at Bald Eagle nest in Michigan as nest slides down…late Tuesday in Bird World

26 May 2026

Hi Everyone,

This is going to be a quick posting. It continues to be hot, and we are inside enjoying the benefits of AC. Toby was exhausted after his walk with Ann, and Don was sound asleep. The heat has made me tired, but it is really helping the garden to become green, and everything feels like summer, not spring. Hydration is the key and please, if you can, leave water for wildlife.

The big news is the Bald Eagle nest that is sliding – Traverse City MI. Send your good wishes to those standing by to rescue Snow, the 6 week old eaglet.

Quick news:

It’s a trio for Idris and Telyn at the Dyfi nest!

https://www.dyfiospreyproject.com/blog/emyr-mwt/hat-trick-hat-tricks?fbclid=IwY2xjawSC39RleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEewff9yxu0V34kdZRt4Y160bYYA6Tv25-lcIHGoSGJDnP9ZWcDWj9qxMeOJnA_aem_fUzHJ1vZLN_ecq_V7EOl9g

We have the first hatch for Elen and Teifi at the Glaslyn nest but, wait…the second chick decided to hatch later in the evening. Well done on that delayed incubation!

A chick just hatched in an osprey nest, sitting next to two unhatched eggs. Another adult osprey stands nearby on a branch overlooking a green landscape.
A bird of prey sitting in its nest, tending to several eggs or hatchlings on a bed of twigs and soft materials.

Six week old eaglet Snow is in peril as Traverse City Bald Eagle nest slides when supporting limb breaks.

This is the latest picture that I have as Snow hangs onto the nest that is sliding off. Rescuers are on standby to help. Send positive wishes that Snow escapes injury. The nest is 100 ‘ off the ground.

Link to nest: https://www.youtube.com/live/vMW-S6ZoYgY?

An eagle's nest perched high in a tree overlooking clear blue water, with two dark eaglets visible nestled in the nest. The scene is set on a sunny day, showcasing the natural habitat.
Bald eagles Harry and Harriet with their 45-day-old eaglet named Snow in a nest surrounded by trees.
An adult bald eagle sitting in its nest, surrounded by greenery, with a younger eagle partially visible in the background.

The smallest osplet that had been attacked and denied food at Patuxent River Park has died.

CJ7 and Blue 022 have three little osplets today.

Three chick birds in a nest, peeking up with open mouths, surrounded by pine needles and remnants of eggshells.

Three full babies at the Dyfi nest of Idris and Telyn.

An osprey feeding its chicks in a nest, surrounded by twigs and remnants of fish.

Thank you for being with us today for this quick check at a few nests. Take care. See you soon!

Thank you to everyone who has posted information and images, and to the owners of the streaming cams where I took my screen captures. I am grateful to everyone in MI who is waiting to help and has permits in hand! Let us hope the outcome is good.

Published by maryannsteggles

I went to the UK as a Commonwealth Scholar in 1990 and received my PhD from the University of Leicester in 1993. After three decades of university teaching, I retired to devote my time to the study of raptor behaviour. I am particularly interested in Ospreys and am working on a long term project on third hatch survival and siblicide in these raptors. My blog is a result of a fascination with my local wildlife and the desire to encourage others to love and care for birds! I live on the Canadian Prairies and prior to the pandemic travelled a lot. I am questioning the use of aviation fuel at the moment as we all strive to help our planet. My early research was in politics and art including British public statues exported to Southeast Asia and Vietnam Resistors that contributed much to Canadian ceramics. Books and articles were published on those subjects over a period of 3 decades. Now I am working on books for children so they can learn about the challenges our raptors face.

1 Comment

  1. Linda Kontol says:
    11 thAmerica/Winnipeg-05:0031America/Winnipeg05bAmerica/WinnipegTue, 26 May 2026 17:14:53 -0500 2021 at 17:14

    Thank you Mary Ann for all the updates. Sorry to hear about Snow’s nest and praying for his rescue quickly before an injury. That is a high nest. 🙏. Sorry to hear about the little
    Baby ospet at Putuxent. 🙏
    Congratulations to the new hatches.
    Prayers for all who need them!
    Take care and see you soon!
    Linda

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