Monday in Bird World

6 July 2026

Good Morning Everyone,

We have had the most wonderful visits with our son and daughter in law. What a joy it is to see them and spend time. Much of that has focused on my son finding me a camera that would meet all the strange specifics I require – to check and see if Brock comes! It needs good IR, motion activated, ability to store images but without the need for a subscription to one of the cable companies, etc. I believe he has done it. We were going to test it tonight but, once again, we are in a red zone for severe thunderstorm.

It was 31 C today. No walks for Toby. His temperature range is -15 C to 24 C. He did get sprayed with the hose to cool him down, but what made me stop in my tracks was the healthy potted plants at noon, which were completely dead by 1700. Dead. Not a speck of life to recover. If my plants can die like that, think how difficult it is for those little osprey bodies perched on those hot platforms, wishing for fish. Fish are, of course, needed for growth, sustenance, and hydration, but it can get so hot that even with good fish deliveries and meals, the chicks can still die. We saw this with Hennie and Mile’s chick at Cape Henlopen.

So far, many are lucky; others are not. Tom and Audrey are losing their chicks to the heat. But was there something wrong with Audrey before they died? A few of you commented in notes to me that Audrey appeared to act ‘odd’. Adults can also be affected by the heat or succumb to other ailments.

We have news from V in Maryland. V is referring to an image on a nest with chicks. I will try to get it to attach to this blog.

“This was 2 days ago. We’re heading into more awfully hot days, but these guys are feathered and eating well.  #3 didn’t make it, and we’re down to one next door….”

There is good news coming form Ping Shen in Seattle about Harry and Sally: “Harry and Sally continue to do well – all 3 chicks continue to grow and look healthy. I visited today and found them snoozing for a bit before dad showed up with a sculpin – even when they started feeding they had pretty full crops, so it seems they have been eating well. Hope this continues!” Thank you for the lovely photos and news.

Ringing continues in the UK and in Europe. The chicks at Fru Rauer’s nest in Norway were ringed.

This information is posted on the chat: -June 1 2026 – First egg hatch – Nickname – “Yr” Ring nr: 61L – Female; June 3 2026- Second egg hatch – Nickname – “Bris” Ring nr: 63L – Male: -June 6 2026- Third egg hatch – Nickname – “Sol” Ring nr: 62L – Most likely Female

This information is from below the streaming cam:

-April 26 at 15:39 – 1st egg https://youtu.be/6-AtMkIDPVE?si=1KLrz…
-April 29 at 12:01 – 2nd egg https://youtu.be/eVS-l2llF2w?si=BDsv-…

• Third egg laid between 1st and may 3 (camera was down, so we do not know the exact time and date) Most likely may 2
  -June 1 – First egg hatch – Nickname – “Yr” Ring nr: 61L – Female
  -June 3 – Second egg hatch – Nickname – “Bris” Ring nr: 63L – Male
  -June 6 – Third egg hatch – Nickname – “Sol” Ring nr: 62L – Most likely Female

A short video about Eagles and their feeding habits by Mark Smith. https://youtu.be/37qH_XlugSg?

8R5 has fledged at Manton Bay. He has returned to the nest to get some good fish!

If you missed it, SK Hideaways video list of 21 June.

K Hideaways Videos Week of 21 June 2026

FOBBVCAM Eagles ~ Big Bear Valley, CA ~ Jackie, Shadow, Luna & Sandy 
Courtesy FOBBVCAM | Friends of Big Bear Valley
Nest Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4-L2nfGcuE
Wide View Cam (Cam 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41eq4VzCYc4
Live Recap & Observations https://bit.ly/3Md8TSz

FLEDGE WATCH FOR REAL ~ Sandy on Back Porch Edge ~ Luna to High Perch (2026 Jun 27)
Sandy and Luna both took big steps today ~ literally. Sandy perched on two of the back porch branches and exercised her wings with fledge-worthy vigor. Luna walked up the high perch on the front porch and exercised his wings with just as much energy. His dismount back to the nest was 10/10. One release of that back hallux talon from any of those perches and off they’d go. It’s only a matter of time and a few more grey hairs for fans. 
Video:  https://youtu.be/glMMMrK8mmI

Jackie & Shadow Can’t Resist Feeding Sandy & Luna ~ Awww (2026 Jun 26)
Instinct is a powerful thing. Despite the fact that Sandy and Luna are nearly 12 weeks old and have been self-feeding for some time, Jackie and Shadow sometimes cannot resist the urge to feed their big eaglets. Similarly, Sandy and Luna can’t resist being fed. In this video, Jackie and Shadow fed themselves and the eaglets. In addition to just enjoying some nice fish, the parents were also teaching the eaglets to identify opportunities to eat by stealing food from other eagles. This is a vital skill in their first years on their own while they learn to fish for themselves. To fans, these are bittersweet keepsake moments, as we know these eaglets will begin their life journeys very soon. (2026 Jun 26)
Video:  https://youtu.be/VC4KjBSvxPA

Luna & Sandy Take BIG JUMPS ~ Fledge Time Nearly Here (2026 Jun 24)
Luna and Sandy prepare for their next adventure in the big, wide world with BIG wingers, HIGH jumps, and LOTS of energy. At 11-1/2 weeks old, they are well within the fledge watch window. Typically male eaglets fledge first, so Luna could go first, but every eaglet and every nest is different. They both look strong and ready to fly. Holding fast to these moments as their departure time nears.
Video:  https://youtu.be/4GF9N7QnMA0


Fraser Point Eagles ~ Cruz, Andor, Sasha (hatched 3/28), Zuma (hatched 3/30), Ryder (hatched 4/1)
Courtesy Institute for Wildlife Studies | explore.org | Fraser Point Eagles Cam Ops
Nest Cam:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY4V_AppZ6s

Sasha Brings Fish Home~ Cruz Gets Tail ~ Possible Ryder Sighting (2026 Jun 25)
Sasha arrived at the nest with a whole fish, which was likely a gift from a parent (or stolen). Cruz came to see what was for breakfish, but Sasha was not very inviting.  Cruz reverted to Mama role and fed Sasha a bit. When the eaglet remembered that he could self-feed, he snatched the fish and carried on. Later, Cruz returned and took the tail for herself. No one was more shocked than Sasha. As fans hope and await the return of Zuma and Ryder to the nest, we spend much time listening and watching for fleeting fly-bys. I’ve captured both here and invite you to join in the guessing game of who’s who! 
Video: https://youtu.be/wEML1FhAYdY

Ryder Fludges ~ Cruz Makes Beeline for Nest ~ Departs with Fish (2026 Jun 22)
The jump that broke the nest’s back could describe what happened when Ryder challenged that weakening edge of the nest. He slid/flapped down to the ground and could be heard squeeing and rustling around as he explored the ground he’s visited once before. 

If you recall, Ryder fell from that edge on April 24^th (here’s the fall: https://youtu.be/WJ6b7BAztF0 / and here’s the rescue https://youtu.be/lKSFIC4irKI). He was just over 3 weeks old then. Now at 12 weeks old, he’s strong enough to have softly hit the ground (only about 15 feet below the nest) and capable of flying (though he has to prove that to himself). 

Cruz arrived just 25 seconds after Ryder fell and did a thorough assessment of the situation, as Sasha arrived and gave her an earful. About 90 minutes later, Cruz took fish leftover off the nest. We’d bet money that Ryder got a private feeding.
Video: https://youtu.be/KwnxmTaoZGM

RYDER BRANCHES!  Returns & Tests Weak Nest Edge Before Branch #2 (2026 Jun 21)
Ryder finally took the short leap to the branch that Zuma chose to branch on a few days ago. It was an easy step-flap and Mama Cruz was right there to witness the grand accomplishment. 

Ryder returned to the nest and explored the weak edge of the nest that partially collapsed yesterday. Not sure about that fixation, but it gives us slight palpitations. Only slight, though, as Ryder is ready and able to fly ~ she just doesn’t quite know it yet.  Enjoy these fleeting moments while they last. 
Video: https://youtu.be/Wz_wtfSMdY0


San Jose City Hall Falcons ~ San Jose, CA ~ Hartley and Monty; Jet, Scout, Stewart, Walton (hatched 4/4/26)
Courtesy San Jose City Hall Peregrine Falcon Cam | Predatory Bird Research Group
Nest Cam:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBSxPjy5sow
Ledge Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pp9TisLmLU
Roof Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQLhmV6bP6o

Brothers Jet & Walton Hatch Plot to Oust Parents Hartley & MontyJet and Walton partnered in morning aerobatics before settling on the roof for some mischief plotting. When Hartley and Monty attempted to meet up for morning bonding, Jet put the plan to work as he ousted both parents from the nest area. But Hartley and Monty made up for it later with two undisturbed rendezvous in the afternoon. While not captured here, we saw that there were three boys on the louvers at day’s end. (2026 Jun 23)
Video:  https://youtu.be/cQwfc0oKhmU

Hartley & Monty Relaxed Too Soon ~The Terrific Tiercel Terrors Returned (2026 Jun 20)
Hartley and Monty celebrated their wildly successful season with a long bonding session and putting their talons up on the deck. That is until Jet disturbed their peace with an extended screaming session. The cacophony drew Scout and Walton to the balcony to see what the fuss was about, which gave me a perfect opportunity to capture more of the mayhem we’ve all grown to love. We didn’t see Stewart, but know that he showed up today. At day’s end, the brothers roosted on the louvers overnight once again. Enjoying these fleeting moments while they last.
Video:  https://youtu.be/ASVIdmLjiIU


West End Eagles ~  Catalina Island, CA ~ Isla & Lee
Courtesy Institute for Wildlife Studies | explore.org | West End Eagles Cam Ops 
Nest Low Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfuqjSNXZ14
Other Nest Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT1adgYSfbcqI
Overlook Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4VruASFo0A

Lee Jumps, Flees When Creepy-Crawly “Prey” Moves ~ Raven Cleans It Up (2026 Jun 27)
I shouldn’t laugh… but just can’t help myself. Sorry, Lee. 
Video: https://youtu.be/yA8wz1WlzwQ

Geemeff’s Woodland Trust daily summary for Loch Arkaig Sunday 5th July 2026

Dorcha had to deal with an intruder Osprey today, she mantled and covered the chicks while shouting warnings but it didn’t come too near the nest, and if Louis saw it at all, it didn’t hinder his fishing – he delivered six fish, taking the Nest Two tally to two hundred and thirty three. Judging by the size of his crop, his actual tally for today was definitely more than six, but as with Garry LV0 on Nest One, only fish seen on nest cam count towards the tally. Garry brought one fish for Aurora 536, and his tally now stands at one hundred and fifty. It was a damp day but there were dry patches, however a yellow warning for heavy rain is in effect now until 10am tomorrow and at the time of filing this report (23.45) both females are hunkered down in the rain on wet nests. Dorcha’s doing her best to keep the chicks dry but their size makes that difficult. The overnight low is 14°C rising tomorrow to a high of 17°C but there’s not much chance of dry spells before Wednesday.

Today’s videos:

https://youtu.be/00v0bkm1ctU N2 Breakfast lasts 18 minutes then Dorcha calls for more 07.00.16

https://youtu.be/ciA6SN8v5ZI N2 Dorcha warns away a distant intruder Osprey 12.59.18

https://youtu.be/aGkABLK43Ng N2 A second fish finally arrives, small trout 14.16.17

https://youtu.be/RY439YtTK7s N2 Fish three does a flyby before landing 14.32.23

https://youtu.be/ef9X9C6vclI N2 Fish four arrives, the third fish in an hour and a half 15.47.43

https://youtu.be/pYEwUwHI-6g N1 Finally a fish – a flatfish for Aurora 17.59.50

https://youtu.be/9c4dJ93Y4cw N2 Fish number five lasts just 3 minutes 20.36.46

https://youtu.be/Xg53wF5mu8c N2 Dorcha downs the tail of fish six 5 mins after it arrived  21.19.04

You’re invited to join the lively community at Woodland Trust’s Osprey forum, it’s friendly, free and everyone’s welcome:

https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/osprey-cam

Lady and Dad have their second egg at the WBSE nest in the Olympic Forest in Sydney.

Fish has come into the Blackbush nest. Little 4 is still alive but is being attacked as it tries to eat. We need lots of fish and two parents feeding at this nest. Come on!

Only surviving chick at Osoyoos is often left alone in the heat but, this has turned out to be the year of little fish again with two out of three dying of hunger and/or heat. I hope some fish come on the nest.

Smiling. The two at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum are doing well – new adults from a couple of years ago??

Two at Cowlitz PUD are getting fish. Feeding is civil.

Lots of concerns about Oyster Bay – twine, not enough fish, etc. Rains coming down, is there fishing line on the nest wrapped around the adult? I can’t tell. I can still see three heads. The concern is whether or not three has enough food to survive. We wait.

Little Dewey is doing just fine – great compared to most!

There is really good news coming out of Loch Arkaig. Of the two translocated males in 2024 (one died), the survivor has returned to its Spanish translocation home this summer after its first migration. The hope is that he will find a mate and start building a family for the future. The male is 1JW.

Ringing news from Border Ospreys – Samson and Augusta!

RINGING DAY

Ringing at Foulshaw Moss took place at both nests today. News to follow.

The ringing news from the Usk Valley in Wales:

https://www.uskvalleyospreys.org/news/g7a68dfzf1g4yo91ighnrsba1twbqt?fbclid=IwY2xjawS5AAJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEesDwu1nvjtK13wDKP9aMjxgDlckkd7Qxx2bpuBiWwsJy2XV47rK2MJHkiQHc_aem_9hPPbZgh7ODtgnZ

The UK ospreys are growing big and healthy as all osprey should be. A nest of FOUR females – imagine – four females – developed with hardly any angst at Poole Harbour under the good care of CJ7 and Blue 022.

All you have to do is look at Blackbush and the issues there and scratch your head. What is happening in the US that cannot be fixed? No food for four. Now this breaks my heart. The chicks at Poole Harbour did not hatch on the same day but you would have a hard time locating the little four in that pile in the image above.

Blackbush:

What has happened to our empathy that an old law – and they are old – keeps us from providing food to these babies?

It has been a long day here today. The heat has tired us out and made Don a bit restless. It is too hot for him to go out and life can be stiffling boring for him when there is so little he can do. Believe me he knows his limitations at times. So take care. We will see you soon.

Thank you to all those who created videos, posted information on FB, sent me notes, to Geemeff for her summaries and videos and SK Hideaways (whose latest video list I cannot locate) and the owners of the streaming cams that let us watch these birds. Thank you.