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Tough times at the Achieva Osprey platform …Late Saturday in Bird World

18 April 2026

Hello Everyone,

It is time for one of those ‘heart-to-heart’ chats with everyone who ‘only’ watches US Osprey nests. You have wrung your hands and cried when the baby died at Moorings Park. You have torn your insides out watching Achieva with the first baby dying, Jack not delivering enough fish, and now Mum having to fish because she is starving. Will Middle make it? We don’t know. It is difficult to watch osplets starve on a nest. Each of us wants every nest and every chick to thrive.

I study osprey mortality. The rate and cause of death vary from region to region. When I began my study, the top COD was siblicide – one sibling killing another. Normally, this is triggered by a lack of food, but there have been some exceptions due to food and dominance. I doubt if anyone watching the nest with Zoe at Port Lincoln (or Solly, also at Port Lincoln) will forget the eldest female eating and eating – much more than seemed possible and then killing her two siblings. Port Lincoln obtained permission to supplement the feed for the chicks on the nest in subsequent years. At Achieva, Mum is desperate. It is hot, and she leaves for only about ten minutes at a time to try her hand at fishing. She normally brings back a catfish, her legs wet. This is a huge risk for these young babies due to heat and predators, but when everyone is starving, what other choice does she have?

A close-up view of an osprey nest made of twigs and branches, located on a support structure surrounded by trees and a residential area in the background.

It is the last of the fish. Little will get nothing. Big got most of two fish.

View of an osprey nest atop a pole, surrounded by trees, with a residential area visible in the background.

Little had 64 bites of fish – Heidi is counting – . Still, Jill is fish-calling and fish-calling. She knows they are in danger of losing Little. She’s a good Mum.

We do not know why Jack does not deliver more fish. I have not kept up with the weather and drought conditions in the region this year. But heat and drought certainly impact fishing. Intruders taking fish from ospreys is another cause. Simple lack of fish is another – again, I wish I knew this area better. For years, there has been speculation that Jack might even have another family to feed. We simply don’t know, and speculating doesn’t change the situation.

Achieva has always been a nest where I remember the difficult year when Tumbles triumphed. Heidi and I sat up and each of us counted every bite that baby got. We monitored when Diane changed her mind and brought in a catfish at dark when the older two were sleeping and fed her baby. Tumbles was her nickname and she was feisty and smart. She ate off the old bones hidden deep in the nest. She scrambled around the rim to get to Mum’s beak to get some food. She squeezed into tight spaces to get bites so the older, much bigger siblings couldn’t get her. It was horrible to watch. At least five times, we thought Tumbles was a ‘goner’. Once, she had no fish for 79 hours. But she was a survivor. Out in the real world, ospreys cannot be timid. There is too much competition for so little in so many places in North America. So when you see a Tumbles, you always remember them – the drive to live was exceptional.

Each nest offers us a learning experience, whether it thrives or struggles. But often, our personal lives leave us emotionally worn out. We can’t stand to see another one starve to death, so below I have some recommendations for highly successful nests.

A young bird sitting in a large nest made of twigs and branches, located on a platform high above a green landscape with trees and a view of a road.

Nothing came.

A large bird's nest made of twigs is perched on a platform, with a bird resting inside the nest. In the background, trees and a street are visible, illuminated by ambient light.

In contrast, Sunnie Day reports on the Moorings Park chat: “8 fish today. 9:44, 10:38, 1:08, 2:42, 3:15, 4:19, 5:02,, and 6:31. All from Harry.” That is what needs to be happening when the chicks are bigger at Achieva. (And it won’t, believe me).

Four ospreys perched on a large nest near a body of water, with greenery in the background.

My recommendations: The first one is the Dyfi nest of Idris and Telyn in Wales. Idris is known as ‘Daddy Longlegs’. He delivers whoppers. He feeds Telyn. They are great parents. Then there is Dylan and Seren up at Lyn Clywedog. That reservoir is stocked annually with 45,000 fish (or so I was told several years ago). Then there is Poole Harbour, with CJ7 and Blue 022. They are going after some record for raising four osplets over and over again. There are others, including Rutland’s Maya and Blue 33, but there have been accidents with fish, and we have had a little one die now and then. They remain super parents still.

Geemeff’s Woodland Trust daily summary for Loch Arkaig Friday 17th April 2026

There is only one story of any note – the return of Louis, the dominant male of Loch Arkaig since 2017. As hopes started to fade due to his exceeding his previous latest arrival date by nearly a week, he arrived in a blaze of glory onto Nest Two at 17.57.42 this evening. Dorcha, his mate since 2021, wasn’t around and he landed without his usual soft chirrup so who’s to say they hadn’t already met up earlier in the day. We’ll never know but what is certain is that all of us watchers are thrilled, amazed and delighted to see Louis home safely and looking so well. In other news, the potential rival male JJ4 wasn’t seen today, and Garry LV0 was quickly sent packing when he intruded on Dorcha today. He returned to his own nest, Nest One, on a surfboard, and didn’t bring any fish for his mate Aurora 536 so his tally remains at fifteen fish to date. How quickly will Louis overtake that? It will be great fun to watch. Welcome home Louis! 

Today’s videos:

https://youtu.be/eYlsi09qH-w N2 Garry LV0 is sent packing when he intrudes on Dorcha 12.56.33

https://youtu.be/V1lhpRuez_4 N1 Surf’s up! Garry rides in on a surfboard 15.11.48   

https://youtu.be/MPRFalo0lZ0 N2 LOUIS! Welcome home! (short version) 18.57.42

https://youtu.be/eQjTgjzbehc N2 The triumphant return of Louis (long version) 18.57.42

https://youtu.be/oKMfFQfufoQ N2 Is Dorcha aware of Louis’ return? 19.33.07

Bonus watch – our last look at Louis before he left on migration 2025. Fortunately, not our final glimpse of him!

https://youtu.be/uxqhDYAhY-I 21 August 2025 (slo-mo zoom)

Blast from the past, this day in previous years:

https://youtu.be/d3Y9CGoYsvY  N1 Bold Hoodie takes advantage of Aila’s absence 2020

https://youtu.be/UPtm4jmy9Zo  N1 Louis finally manages to subdue a tricky stick 2021

https://youtu.be/mZYG9XNCof8  N2 How to tell Louis & Dorcha apart 2022

https://youtu.be/NIeUiK4R_r8  N2 Noisy helicopter gets Louis & Dorcha’s attention 2023

https://youtu.be/GITGVoOkg2o N1 & 2 Hercules caught on both nest cams 2023 (split-screen zoom)

https://youtu.be/n974C1G3zig N2 Moody cloudy sunset 2023 (time lapse)

https://youtu.be/SGa5_hOLmmg  N2 The second egg arrives! 2024 (zoom)

https://youtu.be/oJc06aWLkAg  N1 Garry LV0 brings fish but no one comes for it 2024

https://youtu.be/DUPOg7KJH_U   N1 Affric calls for fish but Garry brings a branch 2024

https://youtu.be/94MaMt_CENM  N2 Dorcha carefully tends the egg 2025

https://youtu.be/CnwSIqV7HJ0  N2 Dorcha nibbles the first fish before leaving Louis to egg-sit 2025

https://youtu.be/d4JCzUL6RlA N1 Garry LV0 brings bedding and stays to survey his territory 2025 

Why not come and 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

Champagne corks popped around the world when Louis touched down. Louis has lost no time making up for being late. Fish and mating continue….eggs in a week?

A laptop displaying a wildlife cam feed of an eagle's nest next to a champagne bottle in an ice bucket and a glass of champagne on a wooden table.

SK Hideaways Videos, 10-16 April 2026

John Bunker Sands, Combine, TX

Courtesy John Bunker Sands Wetland Center Eagle Cam

Eagle Tower Camera 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wdo7BzUU_g

Eagle Tower Camera 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEDb2KqvvyQ

JBS24 Fledges ✈️ No Branching Required 🪾2026 Apr 16

Video: https://youtu.be/zTOaO_i_Pow

JBS24 Prepares to Fledge ✈️ Seems in No Rush 🐢 2026 Apr 11-12

Video: https://youtu.be/ajdSObK-Yl0 

Fraser Point Eagles, Santa Cruz Island, CA

Courtesy Institute for Wildlife Studies | explore.org | Fraser Point Eagles Cam Ops

Nest Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY4V_AppZ6s

Even when Sasha, Zuma & Ryder sport bulging crops, Cruz & Andor keep the snacks coming 😅 2026 Apr 15

Video: https://youtu.be/KG85oPVrqHI 

FOBBVCAM Eagles, Big Bear Valley, CA

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

Jackie & Shadow had their talons full with snow, predators, and 2 growing fluff balls ~ 2026 Apr 14

Video: https://youtu.be/as3C9WW-3ho 

Heads No Longer Bobbling 😵‍💫Chicks Mind Manners for Dad Shadow 🐥🐥 2026 Apr 10

Video: https://youtu.be/BcgiDxD_LZM

Two Harbors, Catalina Island, CA

Courtesy Institute for Wildlife Studies | explore.org | Two Harbors Eagles Cam Ops

Overlook Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yx7RKxpyzQ

Eagle Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5T2eHM8tcI

Cholyn and Chase ~ Sole Soulmates 🥰 3-1/2 Minutes of Bliss ✨ 2026 April 11

Video:https://youtu.be/rNskNmlWX70

San Jose CH Falcons, San Jose, CA

Courtesy San Jose City Hall Peregrine Falcon Cam

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

Monty’s 3 a.m. visit bought him a 9-1/2-hour egg shift ⏰ 2026 Apr 10

Video: https://youtu.be/y6QpOcGr21Q

Third egg of the season for Wendy and Richmond came today! Here is the video: https://youtu.be/IxX39moYIYY?

A bird is sitting in a nest made of twigs and branches, partially covered, with a blurred background.

Oh, the comings and goings at Iris’s nest. I cannot keep up with it! Nor can I tell Louis from one of the visitors – or maybe it is just Louis every time I check!

An osprey perched on a large nest made of sticks, overlooking a parking lot and surrounding greenery.
An osprey perched on its nest made of sticks, overlooking a parking area and tree-lined surroundings.
Two ospreys perched on a nest made of sticks, overlooking a parking lot and surrounding greenery.
A post discussing the relationship development between two ospreys named Iris and NewGuy2, detailing their interactions and nesting activities.

So many things are happening. Pip watches here and there…Peanut is back on the nest, Lola has an injury on her wing from the owl, etc. It is hard to keep up! We have been cleaning out a room today and had a short, brisk walk. The temperature with the wind was -15 C. Not so nice. But it was a good day. And I can tell you that the alarms work! Don got up this morning and decided to go outside. The siren went off. Yes, it did give him a bit of a fright, which I think will make him think twice about touching that door!!!!!!!!! It is nice not to have to take keys any longer but my real hope is that spring arrives soon.

Take care everyone.

Thank you to everyone who has been writing to me about Achieva – ‘MP, PB’, to Heidi for keeping on top of the bite count there, to SK Hideaways for their videos, to Geemeff for the daily summary and to everyone who posted images and information on FB, gosh, I am grateful to you. Thank you so very much. As always, we are grateful to the owners of the streaming cams that allow us to witness the lives of these raptor families.

Peanut fledged…late Monday in Bird World

13 April 2026

Good Evening Everyone,

‘MP’ just sent me the good news that dear Peanut has fledged from the Winter Park Bald Eagle nest in Florida. It looks like a brilliant flight and I bet that eaglet who had been attacked 55 times, according to ‘MP’, was glad to get off that nest. Congratulations!

This news was just too good not to send tonight.

A bird in flight, highlighted with an arrow, passing near a tree with a nest, surrounded by greenery and a river in the background.

Fru Rauer returned to her nest in Norway on Monday.

An osprey sitting in its nest made of sticks and grass, with a scenic view of the water and coastline in the background.
An osprey perched on a nest overlooking a calm body of water, with rocky shoreline and distant hills in the background.

Winnie has returned from migration and is with Swoop at the Dunrovin nest in Colorado.

There is sad news coming out of San Francisco. This will be the very last season that we will be able to view Richmond and Wendy at the Richmond Shipyards. The streaming camera will be cut in September 2025. Here is the announcement:

Announcement from SF Bay Ospreys about the final season of their live stream, highlighting the success of the program and future conservation efforts.
A construction crane with a bird's nest at the top is positioned by the water, with a bird in flight nearby, and a city skyline visible in the distance under a cloudy sky.

My goodness – I feel a bit gutted. There are many species that are in huge decline, and in parts of the US, ospreys are one of those species! We do know that the peregrine falcons in the area have been hit hard by avian flu. Let us wish all well and just maybe someone else will take over that camera!

Everyone has heard me say that watching ospreys is better than any of the shows on the streaming stations. Well, Glaslyn has turned out to be that – and it sounds like Loch Arkaig might be as well.

Yesterday, we were certain that the Glaslyn nest would be occupied by Teifi and Eschells. Well, guess who returned to ‘her’ nest today? None other than Elen, who has been gone for a week (or a tad more). Then Aran decided to do two flybys!!!!!! At the end of Monday, it was Teifi and Elen on the Glaslyn nest. So will Aran hook up with Eschells? She would have a great mate!

That’s Elen on the perch. She appears to be ready to spend the night defending her nest. Teifi had better get that breakfast fish in early.

An osprey perched on a wooden branch above a grassy landscape with trees in the background.

Geemeff catches us up with Loch Arkaig:

Woodland Trust daily summary for Loch Arkaig Monday 13th April 2026

A very confusing day today as everyone swapped nests, three fish put in an appearance including a pike 

(Esox lucius), a species not seen on the nest since 2023. The day started with the handsome new boy JJ4 visiting Nest Two but then got complicated with Garry LV0 & Aurora 536 constantly intruding on Dorcha on Nest Two, and at one stage four Ospreys were in sight although it wasn’t possible to ID the fourth, might have been JJ4 or an unringed intruder. Perhaps all the intrusions on Nest Two are due to the absence of the dominant resident male, our missing Louis, so it remains to be seen how things will play out. Despite their intrusions on the other nest, Garry & Aurora look very at home on Nest One, and the day ended with the pair of them perched quietly together looking for all the world like a pair of lovebirds. In other news, Chaddie informs us that Prince & Affric are staying on their nest at Bunarkaig, quietly going about their business. Probably just as well, as six birds swapping nests would need serious detangling skills from the watchers.

Today’s videos:

https://youtu.be/fEXsWOurESI N2 Handsome male JJ4 returns at dawn 05.42.32 (zoom)

https://youtu.be/0PnevrwuNjI N2 Five minutes of mayhem with four Ospreys and a fish 07.56.23https://youtu.be/cC-hNiKhUJM N2 Garry LV0 intrudes on Dorcha who fights off aerial attacks 08.59.35https://youtu.be/ahkA-opGUA4 N2 This time it looks like it’s Aurora who attacks Dorcha 09.16.18

https://youtu.be/UuZJBD9WMqc N1 Garry prepares the nest but Aurora calls for fish 12.34.00

https://youtu.be/byG76WpP-js N2 Dorcha brings a pike (Esox lucius) to the nest15.04.46 (zoom)https://youtu.be/m3ZIPTnC1X4 N2 Dorcha defends against Garry LV0 and a third Osprey 15.27.44

https://youtu.be/tfl7AZbGSK8 Lovebirds! Garry & Aurora perch quietly together 19.28.58 (zoom)

Bonus guide to Osprey egg production:

https://kielderospreys.wpcomstaging.com/2013/05/04/copulation-and-laying-eggs-a-bit-of-a-biology-lesson

Blast from the past, this day in previous years:
https://youtu.be/S79vEf6sTV0  N2 Louis chases an intruder 2020 (Slo-mo)
https://youtu.be/aw9gnUSlGO0  N1 Late night drama as Louis chases another intruder 2020
https://youtu.be/6yGNxv2KqNQ  N2 Misty morning mating 2022 (x-rated!!)
https://youtu.be/P60wseTCepU  N1 Louis brings a fish to his old nest 2022
https://youtu.be/NmUONfZzPeI  N2 Louis loses a stick and nearly gets lucky 2023
https://youtu.be/9dNWnjbzqEY  N2 Dorcha sees off a Hoodie 2023https://youtu.be/NHDU63bbEag  N1 Garry LV0 brings another fish 2024 (zoom)
https://youtu.be/G1l5YJriSt8   N1 Garry LV0 startles a little songbird 2024 (slo-mo zoom)
https://youtu.be/9MU4DHe21Ak  N2 No egg tonight: both depart 2024https://youtu.be/tJxdXWMuArw N2 Louis brings a late breakfast 2025https://youtu.be/8_TK0aK9cus N1 Garry pole-vaults in for a third visit 2025

All the above and more when you join in with 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

‘J’ sends the banner from Naturechat.org:

Frija laid 1st egg this morning at Kestrel Cam in Denmark.

Pip watch continues for final egg at Traverse City Eagle Cam.

Pip watch for 1st egg at Peregrine Falcon Cam in Belgium.

Pip watch continues for final egg at Fort St. Vrain Station Eagle Cam.

Look who is checking out the scrape at Charles Sturt University’s that belongs to Diamond and Gimbir! FalconCam Project caught them: https://youtu.be/h7EZJMtlFlU?

Watch to see what the falcons do when they come to the scrape!!!!

Two white cockatoos are inside a nest box. One cockatoo has a yellow crest and is standing near the entrance, while the other is slightly blurred as it moves nearby. The nest box is made of wood, and there are small pebbles on the floor. In the background, a clear view of the landscape is visible through the open window.

The difference in size of the osplets at Achieva is incredible. The wee one waits for the eldest to get a huge crop and then steps up to get its fill of fish. Mum and Dad are doing well in caring for these two.

A bird's nest on a high platform, with a bird standing on it and surrounded by twigs and branches. The background shows trees and a suburban street.

Brevard County ospreys had a good fish day, too.

An osprey sitting in its nest made of twigs, with a calm waterfront and a boat dock in the background.

The two at Fort St Vrain are doing well. Egg 4 is within the hatch window but I am hoping that it is a Dudley! Two healthy eaglets is just fine.

Bald eagle feeding its chicks in a nest with eggs, surrounded by twigs and straw.

Androcat caught E26 at the pond on the grounds of the Pritchett Farm, having a blast. https://youtu.be/_NooQ_uctJw?

My goodness Iris is gorgeous.

An osprey sitting in a large nest made of twigs and branches, with a view of a parking lot and a train passing in the background.

Big Red is equally beautiful.

A red-tailed hawk sitting on a nest made of twigs, located on a metal railing with a view of a street and park in the background.

That’s it for tonight. Toby and I worked hard shifting birdseed today and right now it is time for ‘Calico’s Story Time’. Take care. We will see you soon.

Thank you to ‘Geemeff, J, MP’ for their news, notes, and images. I am always grateful – the more eyes on the nests the better. Thank you to those who posted on FB and to the owners of the streaming cams that allow us to share in the lives of these amazing birds.

Iris and Blue 35

6 April 2026

Hello Everyone!

It could be a very busy day at the UK nests and in the western part of the US as favourable winds are blowing in the ospreys.

It has been confirmed that our dear Iris is, indeed, the osprey that landed early this morning on the Hellgate Canyon nest. I hope everyone had a good cry – a joyful one. Now let’s get that young male osprey back that was courting her last season!

Louis and Starr are already back. Starr was the first to arrive in Missoula. Their nest is at the Baseball Park – and despite all we think, Louis is a good mate to Starr and they raise 2 or 3 chicks to fledge every year.

Gosh, Iris looks good.

An osprey with spread wings standing on a nest made of sticks, with a view of an empty parking lot in the background.
An osprey spreads its wings while standing on a nest made of sticks. The background shows a parking lot and lampposts.
A close-up view of an osprey nest made of branches, with an osprey perched nearby. The scene is set against a parking lot in black and white.

Blue 35 has returned to Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve in Cumbria and is reclaiming her nest after Blue 717 got a little friendly with White YW.

We are waiting the arrival of Louis at Loch Arkaig Nest 2 in Scotland. His mate Dorcha will be delighted to see him land with a nice big trout.

Busy day at the Glaslyn nests:

A social media post detailing an eventful day at Glaslyn Valley, highlighting the presence of ospreys at the Glaslyn nest, with mentions of various birds and activities throughout the day.
A close-up view of two ospreys in a nest made of twigs, with one osprey standing and another slightly turned. The nest contains some moss and dirt. In the lower corners, there are additional images of ospreys, one in flight and another perched.

Lots of action at Loch of the Lowes.

Ospreys at Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre engaging in territorial behavior as one female osprey defends her nest from another.
An osprey perched on a large nest made of twigs, surrounded by trees and a scenic lake in the background. Two smaller images show the osprey in flight.

Thanks, Alison Copland. BoPH have created a genealogy chart. The Carey nest is the one for CJ7 and Blue 022, and it has a streaming cam.

A flowchart detailing the breeding history of ospreys in Poole Harbour from 2022 to 2025, including nests and individual codes for each bird.

Latest arrival news from Kielder Forest:

More males, at last!

One of my favourite males, Tegid Z1, Monty’s son, who breeds on a private nest, has returned safely.

A screenshot of a Facebook post detailing the return of a BTO ringed male osprey at Glaslyn, alongside a female osprey, with information about their breeding history and nesting partners.

So the males are starting to show up in Wales, too. Come on Louis!!!!!!!!!

The feeding is going very well at the Achieva Osprey platform. My goodness, if I didn’t know better, I would think this was a new male. (Maybe it is – I am not trying to start rumours here, just pondering the fish deliveries. I was never that pleased with Jack’s deliveries for Diane and the kids. Has anyone truly identified head markings?)

A bird sitting in a nest made of twigs, with a second bird perched nearby on a wooden post. In the background, trees and residential buildings are visible.

Bella and Scout’s two eaglets are doing just fine although there was a choking concern for the baby earlier on Monday.

Two adult bald eagles are tending to three fuzzy chicks in a nest made of twigs and straw.

Nature chat’s banner:

Interloping Common Buzzard laid 2nd egg today at Lesser Spotted Eagle Cam, as usual LSE pair hasn’t arrived for the season yet.

Hatch occurred yesterday for 2nd egg at Fort St. Vrain Station Eagle Cam, and pip observed on 3rd egg.

Pip watch continues for 3rd egg at ND-LEEF Eagle Cam.

Peanut has branched at the Winter Park, Florida Bald Eagle nest. Best be watching this energetic second hatch. She is going to take off fast!

News about California Condors:

A California condor egg resting in a hollow cavity inside a towering redwood tree, surrounded by mist and foliage.
Text discussing the California condor's history and its relationship with ancient megafauna, highlighting its role in ecology and conservation.
An image depicting a California condor with a tracking device, alongside a nest containing an egg, set against a backdrop of a coastal redwood forest and ocean.

Stop over and see the two little cuties that Jackie and Shadow are feeding and brooding. They are two little round teddy bears! So very happy for our darling couple.

Take care everyone. Iris’s arrival has made this day much brighter! We are all delighted. If Louis returns, I will be posting again. Otherwise, I will see you later in the week.

Thank you to ‘PB’ for her messages, to the owners of the streaming cams for my screen captures and for allowing us to witness the life of these incredible birds. I am grateful to everyone who posts on FB with information. Without your eyes, we might miss something!

First egg at UK Osprey platform

5 April 2026

Good Afternoon Everyone,

First. A reminder if you haven’t already marked it on your calendar. Iris’s favourite day to return to Missoula is 7 April. We are less than 48 hours away.

They are returning from migration but the osprey season officially kicked off today (IMHO) with the arrival of the first egg.

It was Maya (unringed) and Blue 33’s first egg of 2026 and it happened around 1805.

Close-up view of an osprey in its nest made of twigs and branches, with a water backdrop.

Blue 33 flies in to have a good look.

A bird, possibly an osprey, is seen in a nest made of twigs and branches, near a body of water. The setting is peaceful and natural.

There are two cameras. The rails are so high on the nest this year we might only see little heads for some time.

Wide-angle view of Manton Bay with an osprey nest made of twigs in the foreground, surrounded by water and a blue sky with clouds.

On the Canadian prairies, it was raining and then it started snowing a bit and everything is brown and grey. No beautiful sunshine. Toby was so filthy from our walk that he had another bath – he is so good in the tub. Tomorrow he will have a mobile nail trimmer arrive to shorten those claws. In the meantime, it is damp to the bone weather here in Winnipeg. I hope it is much nicer where you are.

Check out the darling bobble heads at Big Bear and Achieva. Wink has brought in a huge fish to share with Peanut, who has repeatedly defended itself and the nest against that persistent owl. Storks are returning to Europe. One was on the nest at Mlady Buky the last time I checked. Remember, Milda is on eggs, and by the end of the month, I hope to see the cutest little white-tailed eaglets on that nest in Latvia. Fort St Vrain has a second hatch happening with pip watch on the third and only egg remaining (first two broke) going on for the ND-LEEF eagles in South Bend, Indiana.

FSV56 looking at Mum. What a beautiful sight.

A bald eagle tending to its nest, with a chick visible, surrounded by sticks and straw.

Take care everyone. See you soon!

Thank you to the owners of the streaming cams – without them we would not be able to look into the lives of these birds and witness these little bobblehead miracles!

Big Red isn’t fooling around….Wednesday in Bird World

1 April 2026

It might be April Fool’s Day but Big Red isn’t fooling around. She laid her fourth egg today! Cornell Bird Lab has it on video: https://youtu.be/JlHxc-bpsQg?

A red-tailed hawk sitting on a nest made of twigs and branches, with a focus on its back and tail feathers.

Aeron Z2 has arrived at the Friends of Osprey Pont Cresor nest in Glaslyn. Of course, this could get interesting as Elen is home alone at the other Glaslyn nest and Blue 014 has yet to arrive at Pont Cresor.

Aeron Z2 is handsome, and he did cause a lot of mischief last season. His brother Tegid Z1 (on a private nest) is also equally adorable. Monty’s boys.

A close-up of an osprey standing on a nest made of sticks, with a scenic background of hills and sparse trees. The sky is overcast.

Lots happening at Loch of the Lowes but not a couple confirmed as yet. And where is Blue NCO? Does she have another nest and mate? I wonder.

Text post about recent osprey sightings at Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve, discussing their behaviors and conditions.

In the garden, lots of action as a Sharp-shinned Hawk (a male) had a Starling lunch right in front of us.

A hawk standing on the snow, next to its prey, a fallen bird, surrounded by scattered leaves and twigs.

Missing Blue 35 – and females chasing after White YW. I don’t blame them – he’s a great dad at Foulshaw Moss.

An osprey nest with two ospreys in a dramatic pose, surrounded by a landscape of open fields and distant hills, showcasing daytime activity in the nest.

USS9 and USS10 are cute.

Two fluffy bald eagle chicks in a nest, with an unhatched egg between them, resting on straw.

More fish are needed at Moorings Park. Everyone is fighting with little three, and 2 seems to be the dominant osplet right now. 3 got some fish – finally.

An adult osprey standing in a nest with three chicks, surrounded by branches and vegetation, near a body of water.
An osprey stands beside three chicks in their nest, with a view of a calm body of water and greenery in the background.
An osprey standing near three chick ospreys in a nest, surrounded by greenery and water in the background.
An osprey standing on a nest with three young ospreys in a natural setting by a river, surrounded by trees.

I am always concerned about the Achieva nest, always. For many reasons.

An osprey stands in a nest made of twigs with another chick visible inside, surrounded by green trees and a suburban street in the background.

‘J’ sent Naturechat’s points:

Pip in progress for 3rd egg at U.S. Steel Eagle Cam.

3rd egg laid today at Black Stork Cam in Poland 2.

Pip watch continues for 1st eggs at Big Bear Eagle Cam, Fort St. Vrain Station Eagle Cam, Glen Hazel (Hays) Eagle Cam and ND-LEEF Eagle Cam.

When will Frannie lay her 1st egg at Eastern Bluebird Cam in VA?

It was quite the day here. Our entire routine went upside down and sideways. The new care helper came at 0830. She is fantastic. Then the delivery man came with two months of birdseed – bags everywhere. Then the installer arrived to wire the house for the alarm, the doorbell, and the fire alarm. Ann arrived and then there were several other deliveries. I don’t need to tell you that Don, The Girls, and Toby are all snoring! It is going to be an early night.

Thank you for being with us today. Please take care. See you soon – remember. We are waiting for the hatch at Big Bear along with hundreds of thousands of other people.

Thank you to the owners of the streaming cams and those who have posted information and images on FB that I have used in today’s blog.

Andor is a master angler, Pip Watch for Jackie and Shadow…Late Tuesday in Bird World

31 March 2026

Good Evening Everyone,

It was a lovely day on the Canadian prairies. After all the snow, everything began to melt. The sky was a beautiful Azure blue with soft cotton clouds. The garden was full of birds, squirrels, and a Ginger cat that came to visit. Brock was down the street napping after a full dinner at Jane’s and the world seemed right. The Girls and Toby are fine. Ann took Don and Ann for a long walk while I finalised the details of the door alarms and the new doorbell video camera. Hopefully installation will be soon. Those security measures will ease some anxiety.

On the Cornell campus, the rain came down in a fury late in the day. Big Red will do anything to protect those precious eggs!

A red-tailed hawk sitting in its nest made of twigs on a balcony railing, with a view of a street and a blue bus passing below.
A red-tailed hawk sitting in its nest on a ledge, with a view of a street and parked cars below. The scene is partially rainy, and there are trees and buildings in the background.

Shaking off all the rain like Toby does!

A red-tailed hawk perched on a nest made of twigs and greenery, with a view of a rainy urban landscape and street below.
View from a live cam showing a red-tailed hawk nestled in its nest on a balcony, surrounded by branches, overlooking a street scene with wet pavement and trees.

It felt pretty quiet in terms of UK osprey arrivals.

‘J’ sent the following notes from naturechat.org:

Hatch occurred today for 2nd egg at U.S. Steel Eagle Cam.

Alla laid 3rd egg this morning at at Northern Goshawk in Estonia.

Pip watch begins for 1st eggs at Big Bear Eagle Cam, Fort St. Vrain Station Eagle Cam, Glen Hazel (Hays) Eagle Cam and ND-LEEF Eagle Cam.

When will Frannie lay her 1st egg at Eastern Bluebird Cam in VA?

If you have not checked out this site, you will find live cams, information on dates of eggs, arrivals, hatches, etc. for many streaming cams around the world.

A young woman using ‘Raptor Stories’ as a handle created a lively little video on YouTube announcing the beginning of pip watch for Jackie and Shadow’s eggs. Here is the link: https://youtu.be/QVZM43Ys00U?

I am truly excited. Those eggs are intact. The Ravens have been kept at bay. Hope reigns in our house for one healthy eaglet in this nest! Send all your positive wishes.

Baiba has Shadow bringing in a nice fish for Jackie as pip approaches. They should be hearing those eaglets. https://youtu.be/F0N83Ivj98o?

KTLA, along with other news outlets, are getting excited for Jackie and Shadow, too. https://youtu.be/-nZBWJcBYCw?

Telyn is home at Dyfi, but no Idris. Look closely. She is on Monty’s perch eating a fish.

A wide view of a grassy field with a large osprey nest made of branches in the foreground, and a tall wooden pole with a perch above it in the background.

No one at home for Elen at Glaslyn either. At Loch of the Lowes, Dark Knight shows up, but where is Blue NCO?

Thank goodness CJ7 has her mate Blue 022 home!

A close-up of an osprey resting in its nest, surrounded by twigs and branches, with a scenic view of trees in the background under a clear blue sky.

Can you see all the fish Andor is bringing in to Cruz and the kids? You’d think there were a dozen little bobble heads being brooded under Cruz’s feathers!!!!!!! Looks like it is big sis, Sasha, and second hatch, Zuma.

A bald eagle sitting in its nest, with remnants of fish nearby and a wooded background.
A bald eagle standing over its nest with two fluffy eaglets visible in the nest below.

In PA, Irvine is going to need lots of prey – US Steel 9 hatched, US Steel 10 has hatched and there is another to go.

A close-up view of a newly hatched bald eagle chick resting beside two eggs in a nest, surrounded by straw and twigs.

Pix Cams has Stella on video feeding the two! https://youtu.be/QO0GawHAjdo?

Two fluffy bald eagle chicks resting in straw next to an unhatched egg in their nest.

Ellie and Harvey at the Kansas City Bald Eagle nest have two lovely eaglets who are getting their feathers.

A bald eagle standing guard over its nest with two gray chicks, surrounded by branches and grass in the background.

Just a quick check in. We are doing great and the air even smells like spring. This is a real boost to my spirits. Take care everyone! See you soon.

Thank you to everyone who created videos! Thank you to those that posted on FB and to the owners of the streaming cams that let us see the highs and lows of these amazing raptor families.

Close-up of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel resting its head on a soft blanket, with its eyes looking directly at the camera.

Dyson was here today. Bless her.

A gray squirrel sitting in the snow, holding food in its paws, with a bushy tail and a snowy background.

Telyn arrives at Dyfi…Clogwyn arrived at Usk Valley in Wales

29/30 March 2026

Good morning, everyone,

Oh, the winds are blowing the UK birds home. There are a lot of watchers on the Dyfi streaming cam in anticipation of Telyn arriving after 2000, which she typically does!

Telyn arrives! Blue 3J is home. Time 1420.

An osprey perched on a nest made of sticks, with greenery visible on the nest and a blurred background of vegetation.
An osprey perched on a nest made of sticks, with a green background indicating vegetation. The bird displays distinctive markings and a leg band for identification.

Come on Idris! And for those of you who do not know, Telyn is the daughter of Maya at Rutland Water.

Here is Clogwyn! Last year she arrived on the 18th of April. We are nearly three weeks early this year.

A large bird of prey, possibly an osprey, stands on a nest made of twigs, overlooking a lush green landscape with distant sheep and trees.

Frankie has landed at Loch Doon this morning to join his mate Angel.

A view of an osprey nest at Loch Doon, surrounded by trees and with a scenic background. The nest is empty, indicating that osprey number two, named Frankie, has recently arrived and reunited with Angel.

Oh, that third hatch at Dale Hollow is such a tiny one compared to its elder sibling, who is getting pin feathers! Send this tiny third hatch your best wishes.

A bald eagle sitting beside its chicks in a nest, surrounded by trees and overhanging branches, near a body of water.

Elen at the Glaslyn nest waiting for someone, anyone to arrive.

An osprey standing on its nest made of twigs with a scenic landscape in the background, featuring hills and trees under a cloudy sky.

Hatch at US Steel for Irvine and Stella.

Deb and Scout are so excited about babies that they are already tandem feeding. This is beautiful. Deb Stecyk has it own video: https://youtu.be/es6-VUaVnsQ?

Two adult bald eagles are feeding a chick in their nest, with a remaining egg visible nearby, surrounded by straw and twigs.

Big Red lays her third egg at the Cornell RTH nest with mate, Arthur.

A red-tailed hawk sits on its nest containing three eggs, surrounded by twigs and branches.

Cruz and Andor welcome Sasha at the Fraser Point nest. SK Hideaways (who is supposed to be on holidays!) gives us the video: https://youtu.be/HTrZlwpDO0I?

A bald eagle is seen in its nest, looking at a hatching chick surrounded by twigs and natural materials.

Bella and Scout have two eaglets now! Thanks Deb Stecyk for the video: https://youtu.be/qvDk-slIm3A?

I think we have a second eaglet for Andor and Cruz, too.

A close-up view of a bird's nest filled with dried grass and twigs, featuring partially hidden chicks and a parent bird softly tending to them.
Close-up of a bald eagle nest with hay and twigs, featuring a bald eagle's foot and a small, fluffy eaglet in the center.

A lovely article sent to me via SK Hideaways for everyone to enjoy – news about Mr President and Lotus! I hope you can open it. (Spoiler – they have eggs in their alternate nest).

https://wapo.st/47Qk1SD.

Thank you so much for being with me. Must run. The alarm chap will be here momentarily and then the possible cleaning lady is coming to check us out! It is a packed day. Take care everyone. See you soon.

Thank you to SK Hideaways and The Washington Post, to the owners of the streaming cams, and to those who post on FB – I am so grateful for all your work and for owners allowing us to view these amazing raptor families.

Seren with Dylan and White YW arrives at Foulshaw Moss…

29 March 2026

Hello Everyone!

It is pitching down rain and Seren, Blue 5F has arrived home. She is now in the trees sheltering from the storm with her mate Dylan. Tears of joy!

An osprey standing on its nest with a green landscape and trees in the background, captured in a misty setting.

And another famous osprey is home – this time a grandfather!

An Osprey landing on the water with wings spread, surrounded by greenery.

I am writing this late Saturday with the hope and anticipation that Sunday will be a less dramatic day! A call has gone in to the people who installed the locks in our doors. They will be out on Monday with recommendations on how to ‘know’ if Don is getting out of the house. There are locks and devices to go over door knobs, but I have opted to have them tell me my options. An alarm system sounds best. It doesn’t need to be monitored. In Canada, that is often the most costly part. I am also going to get a digital door opener for all the doors. Then I don’t have to worry about keys. One set has already gone ‘walkabout’. My goodness…dear little Toby did get his reward. A nice piece of tenderloin and a bath after our last walk. The sidewalks are flooding and are like a slush cone. He was dirty and wet, so it seemed like a good time to try our first shampoo. (Normally, the groomers do this. He was incredible. He just stood on the mat in the tub and let me shampoo him!!!!!!!!!! He had such fun with the towels and loved being rubbed dry.

I have a feeling that this little puppy is gold-plated underneath all that fur. Whatever power in this universe sent this baby into my life really knew what they were doing. Indispensable.

Toby’s fur is quite long. He has had to wait a month since his last blood event to get groomed. That will be 11 April. He was so good in the bath, I wonder if he will let me trim him??? We have a lovely woman coming to trim his nails on Easter Monday, and she will show me how. Toby is a bit anxious about the groomer since she had to shave the matts off his tummy from when he had to stay at the vet’s for 4 nights in December. Poor baby. He might not look like he is show ring ready if I trim him but if it keeps his anxiety down, it will be worth it!

The Rod Stewart look! And he’s getting his Grinch feet.

A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel lying on a beige couch, looking directly at the camera with a slightly concerned expression.

White YW is one of my favourite UK ospreys. He and his mate, Blue 35, are at the Foulshaw Moss nest in Cumbria.

Here is the link to the Cumbria Wildlife Trust. There are two views and a replay camera: https://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/osprey-webcam

There is now a YouTube station: https://www.youtube.com/live/8K0V8qFl1N4?

White YW looks good.

A young osprey stands on its nest made of twigs and branches, overlooking a vast open field with rolling hills in the background.

Samson also returned to the Borders Osprey platform. Rosie Shields writes,

A very quick note as it’s late and I’m not long back home but I had to share the good news that Samson arrived back today, some 2 weeks earlier than last year. He’s already brought sticks to the nest and has engaged in some crow bashing. I don’t have any photos as yet because the camera is throwing a small temper tantrum but, if I throw enough money at the system I’m sure it will work eventually!! 
Luckily, we had just finished doing some repairs to the nest following the severe battering it and the tree got during the various winter storms but Samson will no doubt not be satisfied and will furnish it himself in his own inimitable style. 
I’m delighted and relieved that he’s back. All eyes to the skies for Augusta now.

Windy and cold at Poole. Beautiful CJ7.

An osprey sitting on a nest made of twigs and branches, with a landscape view of trees in the background.

Blue 33 and Maya are already thinking about babies even in the cold wind.

Two ospreys sitting in a nest made of twigs and branches beside a body of water.

This wind might blow in more ospreys to the UK. Let’s hope.

Fru Rauer, the Norwegian osprey of some renown, is on her way home. She has a sat pak and her location will be announced the beginning of the week.

A scenic view of a coastal landscape with a large osprey nest in the foreground, overlooking a calm sea and distant shoreline at sunset.

The first feeding of DH13 (Decorah Hatchery) by Earlybird. https://youtu.be/ff_avdLYMKI?

A close-up of a bald eagle in its nest, surrounded by twigs and grass, with warm sunlight illuminating its feathers as it focuses on its surroundings.

Everyone saw the pip at Fraser Point for Cruz and Andor. It is now 2128, and there is some concern about activities at 1922 at the nest. It is unclear whether the chick has hatched or if there was a problem. We will find out in the morning. Fuzzy head now seen.

Close-up of an animal's head near a nest filled with straw and twigs, with a blurred background.
Close-up of a bald eagle near its nest, with a chick visible among the straw.

We are on pip watch for Irwin and Stella at the US Steel nest in PA.

A bald eagle resting in its nest at night, surrounded by branches, captured in black and white.

JBS24 at the John Bunker Sands Wetlands is getting a lot of air under those beautiful wings. The eaglet looks really good. Do you remember worrying about whether or not 24 would survive after 25 suddenly died? I do. So happy for the parents that they have one splendid eaglet nearing fledge.

A nest on a metal tower containing several eaglets, with greenery in the background.
A young bird sitting in a nest made of twigs and branches, positioned on a metal tower structure. The background features greenery, indicating a natural environment, and a logo for a wetland center is visible in the corner.

I am delighted that Richmond’s new mate has been named Wendy after the ‘Wendy Welders’ at the Richmond Shipping Yard. In World War II, my mother was one of those women!

There are ospreys – two of them – at Steelscape in WA.

Two ospreys perched on a nest made of branches and foliage atop a platform, with a view of an industrial area and vehicles in the background. Environmental data displayed includes weather conditions and time.
Two calico cats resting on a beige quilt.
Three pets relaxing on a couch: a gray cat sleeping on the back cushion, an orange cat curled up on the side cushion, and a black and white dog chewing on a stick on the front cushion.

Thank you for being with us. Keep your eyes os the screens! Second hatch at Decorah Hatchery and first for Irv and Stella. My reporting of the US Bald Eagles will slow as the UK and European ospreys arrive. Even with everything going on in the house at times, I am going to try and see if Heidi and I can get back near our record of monitoring 500 osprey eggs this season. So take care, let me know of any sightings!

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Thank you to everyone who posted images and information on FB groups and to the owners of the streaming cams, we are forever in your debt. We would not be able to enjoy these amazing bird families without you.

Elen is home at Glaslyn!

20 March 2026

Oh, what a day to start the spring equinox. Elen has arrived at her nest in Glaslyn. Now…who will be her mate this season and will there be chaos or eggs?

Aran and Mrs G were the ospreys at the Glaslyn nest. Mrs G was replaced by Elen who bred with Aran and then Aran returned late in 2025. A young bird, Teifi, hooked up with Elen but there was a chaotic year and no chicks were produced.

Will Aran return early and reclaim his nest? Will Teifi? Will neither? We wait.

Update on Brutus from the Winter Park, Florida nest:

There is growing concern this morning about the fate of M15’s mate, F23. Suspicions about what happened at a nearby chicken far with the dear female being shot continue to gain some validity as the carcass of the eagle was ‘dumped’ instead of being handed over to the repository so that the feathers could be used in Indigenous ceremonies as is mandated by USFWS.

Fridge Friday for the Kakapo:

Cameras are live at Lyn Clywedog in preparation for the arrival of Dylan and Blye 5F Seren.

At Cornell University’s Red tail Hawk nest, Big Red is definitely thinking about eggs.

Obviously there will be more arrivals – probably the minute I hit submit! Keep your eyes on those UK osprey streaming cams!

Thank you for being with us this first morning of spring. Take care. See you Monday if not before.

Thank you to the owners of the streaming cams that allow us to peer into the lives of our favourite birds, to those who post on FB, to the Audubon Centre for Birds of Prey for taking such good care of Brutus, to Barb Henry for investigating the death of F23, and to you, our readers.

It’s spring! Audacity lays egg 7…late Thursday in Bird World

19 March 2026

Happy Spring Equinox on Friday!

So what does the Spring Equinox symbolise? I asked AI.

“The spring equinox (or vernal equinox) symbolises a profound turning point towards light, new beginnings, and balance, marking the official end of winter’s dormancy and the start of growth. It represents a moment of global equilibrium (equal day and night), fostering themes of fertility, renewal, and the emergence of life. 

Core Symbolism of the Spring Equinox:

  • New Beginnings & Rebirth: The world emerging from winter’s slumber symbolizes a chance to start fresh, often characterized by planting, growing, and shedding the old.
  • Balance & Equilibrium: Occurring when the sun crosses the equator, it symbolizes the perfect, albeit fleeting, balance between light and dark, day and night.
  • Light over Darkness: As days begin to grow longer, the equinox is a testament to the return of warmth and the triumph of light over the cold and darkness of winter.
  • Fertility & Growth: Traditionally linked to the goddess Ostara, the season is heavily associated with fertility, growth, and abundance.
  • Transformation & Renewal: Similar to a seed sprouting, it represents a period of blooming and personal growth. Community-Based Research CentreCommunity-Based Research Centre +7

Common Symbols and Rituals:

  • Eggs: Representing fertility, new life, and the potential of the coming season.
  • Hares/Rabbits: Long-standing symbols of fertility and the quickening life of spring.
  • Flowers/Seeds: Snowdrops, crocuses, and the planting of seeds represent new growth and the awakening of the earth.
  • Bonfires/Candles: Lighting fires symbolizes the return of the sun’s warmth and light.
  • Spring Cleaning: Clearing out the physical and metaphorical stagnation of winter to prepare for new energy. Slow NorthSlow North +5

Cultural and Historical Contexts:

  • Holi (Hinduism): A vibrant festival celebrating the arrival of spring, joy, and the victory of good over evil.
  • Easter (Christianity): Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, aligning with the broader themes of rebirth.
  • Ostara (Pagan/Germanic): The pagan festival honoring the goddess of spring and dawn, Eostre.
  • Mesoamerican Traditions: Often recognized with the descent of the snake god Kukulkan at Chichen Itza, signifying the agricultural season’s start. Slow NorthSlow North +3

The spring equinox serves as a reminder to align with the rhythms of nature, celebrating the return of warmth and actively cultivating growth in both the environment and our personal lives. “

My family and I – two or four legged – wish each of you a wonderful beginning of spring, a sense of light and life, and hope.

Before I begin, it seems that Audacity and Jak have another nest. Gracie Shepherd caught up with them and discovered that Audacity has laid egg 7 of this breeding season. She is not giving up on having a little one. Tugs at my heart strings. Here is the video: https://youtu.be/SZ_xEjmVT3c?

It is currently very cloudy, with temperatures of +3 C in Winnipeg. There is a 45kph wind kicking up the snow and making it feel bitterly cold on our faces. We have now been out for two walks with Toby – shorter walks more frequently seem to work better for ‘us seniors’.

Thinking ahead to when the snow is gone and some changes to the garden to suit a dog that loves to run, I am moving the lower deck and hoping to create an agility area for Toby. We tested out the arrival of one tube. The ones we had for ‘The Girls’ are simply too small. Here is a video of the arrival with Hugo Yugo and Toby. My talents do not lie in camera work! That is for certain. Have patience. There are a couple of cute moments.

Big Red spent enough time on the nest on Thursday that everyone thought we might have an egg! Soon, soon!!!!!! Our Queen of the Red Tail Hawks is 23 years old. I am hoping for two healthy chicks that thrive, fledge, and survive. As much as I admire what the Cornell Bird Lab does, they really need to keep on making the windows bird-strike-proof. Sadly, the fledgling lost last year was to West Nile Virus, not window strike, but there is still work to be done on the latter.

Need another Red-tail Hawk nest to watch? Syracuse University’s nest is on streaming cam: https://www.youtube.com/live/X_lEUCn8QcI?

JBS24 is really getting ready to fledge. After the loss of JBS 25 to an unknown, the parents have been remarkable in their care of their surviving baby.

No one needs to worry. Gabby has eyes in the back of her head when it comes to her babies who are now doing some daring branching. It won’t be long as they are self-feeding, branching, and working wings. Beau and Gabby you did well.

E26 has found the pond at the SW Florida Bald Eagle nest of his dad, M15 and late Mum, F23.

There appears to be a new female on the nest at Dewey Beach. Heidi will confirm later.

SF Bay Ospreys and the Golden Gate Alliance have created a video montage of Richmond’s amazing nest-building talents at the Whirley Crane this season. https://youtu.be/H6c92MNqISw?

At Gwash B11/10 has returned. He is the partner to Blue 25 (10).

Menhaden in the Chesapeake are essential to the entire eco-system and the population has been destroyed by industrial fishing. Different fish, different area but do think about this the next time you reach for Krill Oil!

Duke Farms Only Eaglet is doing very well. Gosh, it is nice not to have to share food with a sibling!

There is at least one osprey at the Dahlgren osprey platform.

I have been asked for the link to the Dale Hollow streaming cam. Here it is: https://www.youtube.com/live/W7SeA3uDWSM?

There is real saddness as seabirds are washing up dead.

“Thousands of seabirds dying on western Europe’s coasts

Puffins, guillemots and razorbills are being washed up dead or dying on Europe’s Atlantic coast in what scientists call a ‘wreck’

Thousands of seabirds – mostly puffins, but also many guillemots and razorbills – are being washed up dead or dying on the Atlantic coasts of western Europe, in what scientists call a “wreck”.

This year’s events, the consequence of a series of severe storms during the late autumn and winter, are the worst since 2014, when as many as 54,000 birds were found stranded. Of these, well over half – between 30,000 and 34,000 – were puffins.

This may only be the tip of a very large iceberg, as puffins usually spend the winter far out in the north Atlantic, meaning many more birds will have died at sea and their corpses will never reach the shore.

The RSPB has warned that this recent series of weather-related disasters comes on top of a very tough few years for puffins. Avian flu and a decline of their favourite food – sand eels – have reduced breeding success at their colonies on offshore islands and around our coasts. They, and Britain’s other seabirds, such as gannets, fulmars and kittiwakes, also face problems from a rise in marine pollution.”

https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/mar/19/thousands-seabirds-dying-western-europe-coast?CMP=share_btn_url

Beautiful Blue NCO at the Loch of the Lowes nest:

Thank you so much for being with us. I am sending this out late Thursday instead of Friday as it is not busy for me right now. I hope you have a great weekend. Will send short posts if any ospreys land on the UK nests! Take care.

Thank you so much to those who create videos for our enjoyment and education, to those who post information on Facebook, to the owners of the streaming cams that allow us to witness the lives of our favourite birds, and to news sources that continue to provide information on our environment and our feathered friends.