19 January 2026 Good Afternoon, Just a quick catch-up. First, Brock has returned. He showed up on the front video camera at 11:35 this morning. He had been to my neighbour, Jane’s, earlier to eat, but she did not see him. Now we had proof of life! Happy tears. We have a hatch at theContinue reading “Hatch at KNF E1 nest…Late Monday in Bird World”
Hatch underway at Royal Albatross Colony…Monday in Bird World
19 January 2026 Good Morning, We hope that you had a good weekend! It was ——– cold here. You can use whatever word you like. The wind blew so that even in the City there were whiteouts. I cleared off the two tables beside Brock’s feeding station to see how much snow actually fell. HaveContinue reading “Hatch underway at Royal Albatross Colony…Monday in Bird World”
Louis and Dorcha…late Saturday in Bird World
17 January 2026 Hello Everyone, I hope that you are all warm and well. It has been remarkably cold here on the Canadian Prairies following a huge snow storm on Friday. But if -22 C seems cold, then imagine -42 C which is what is forecast for next Saturday. I am sending you some news,Continue reading “Louis and Dorcha…late Saturday in Bird World”
Is it Haku? Friday in Bird World
16 January 2026 Good Morning Everyone, It is at least +1 °C on the Canadian Prairies today, if not warmer. Everything is melting. Ellen reported that the walkways were very icy this morning – not so good for a late evening walk, perhaps. Toby and I woke up near midnight to find a blizzard occurring.Continue reading “Is it Haku? Friday in Bird World”
Tuesday in Bird World
13 January 2026 Hello Everyone, I happened upon an article in The Guardian about the ‘new’ analogue bag. New? Well, you think about that after reading this article. It is focused on what I have been asking us to do – spend less time staring at screens and get outside – even if this blogContinue reading “Tuesday in Bird World”
First egg for Duke Farms Eagles…Late Monday in Bird World
12 January 2025 Good Evening Everyone, I did not intend to post a blog today. The warm weather has energied all of us. We did a 4.3 km walk and then came home and dismantled the conservatory, scrubbed the floors, and rearranged the furniture. I wish Toby could do heavy lifting. He gets bored whenContinue reading “First egg for Duke Farms Eagles…Late Monday in Bird World”
GHO at Eagle Country…Monday in Bird World
12 January 2025 Hello Everyone, Gabby and the babies are on the big screen this morning. Gosh, they are big! It is windy and looks like rain coming to their nest. Late note: Colonial Beach osprey cam is now live. We have lost a condor. Ventana Wildlife reports: “We recently found condor Vincent (892) deceased in BigContinue reading “GHO at Eagle Country…Monday in Bird World”
Intervention at Captiva and Hatch underway at Winter Park…Friday in Bird World
9 January 2025 Good Morning Everyone, The sun is out, and the temperatures are unseasonably warm for the Canadian prairies. We are spending as much time as we can outside walking. Sometimes Toby goes with Ellen or us, sometimes Don and Ann take Toby for an extra-long walk. Yesterday, Don and Ann were at FortContinue reading “Intervention at Captiva and Hatch underway at Winter Park…Friday in Bird World”
All is well in Bird World
8 January 2025 Hello Everyone, Gosh, it is going to warm up to 0 C. The ice build up that was causing so many people issues, including myself despite heating tape, etc., is melting! The sun is shining and the sky is a light baby blue. Toby is off on his walk with Ellen andContinue reading “All is well in Bird World”
Tuesday in Bird World
6 January 2025 Hello Everyone, It is late Tuesday night. It was a warm day. Ann was here, and she took Toby and Don for a nice walk. Ellen had been here earlier, so Toby had two good walks! I did not get to making SK Hideaway’s Cranberry Orange scones, but that is on theContinue reading “Tuesday in Bird World”