11 June 2026 The time was 12:42:50. Clark arrives with a small fish for Iris and gets a surprise – the hatch of his first chick! Iris was so hungry, and this will feed her, but we need lots more fish as this baby gets bigger. I wonder if Iris will try to feed theContinue reading “Clark arrives with a fish…”
Hatch continues at Hellgate with no Clark and no fish and will more people speak up for ospreys?
11 June 2026 Greetings, If you have read my blog for the past three years, you will be very familiar with the word ‘Menhaden’, a species of fish that is crucial for ospreys in certain regions of the world. In fact, it is the basis of the ecosystem of The Chesapeake Bay where many speciesContinue reading “Hatch continues at Hellgate with no Clark and no fish and will more people speak up for ospreys?”
Iris leaves eggs for fish, Little Bob Dies…Thursday in Bird World
11 June 2026 Hello Everyone, It is a heavily overcast morning with light rain that is making the garden appear to be the most gorgeous emerald green. Dyson has already been for food and so have the Crows, the Blue Jays, and the Starlings. The foliage is so thick I can only see them onContinue reading “Iris leaves eggs for fish, Little Bob Dies…Thursday in Bird World”
How Can I Actually Help?
10 June 2026 Hello Everyone, Further to the posting of the industrial accident at the Longview Paper Mill in Washington State, USA, ‘MP’ has researched how you can help the most to get attention to the nests where the chicks are dying due to a lack of fish because of the explosion and release ofContinue reading “How Can I Actually Help?”
Toxic emissions kill fish…Late Wednesday in Bird World
10 June 2026 Hello Everyone, Thank you so much for your notes. I learned about ‘Thunder Vests’ from ‘P’ and have ordered one for Toby who was frightened by thunder of last night’s storms. Our environmentalists tell us that we should expect our lives to have more storms during the summer – and this isContinue reading “Toxic emissions kill fish…Late Wednesday in Bird World”
First hatch for Winnie and Swoop and Sasha fledges…Late Tuesday in Bird World
9 June 2026 Hello Everyone, We are in the direct path of a series of supercells forming south of us and moving slowly north, so this post is going to be short and sweet. We are under a severe tornado watch and have had ping-pong-ball-sized hail. Toby has been very upset by the storm andContinue reading “First hatch for Winnie and Swoop and Sasha fledges…Late Tuesday in Bird World”
Death on Finnish nest, first chick in ten years on another…
8 June 2026 Hello, This is a late short posting. We had a lovely, calm day – a nice walk with a cool breeze before the heat set in. After 1500, the shade graces the little bistro table on the lower deck, and it is a nice time to spend outdoors with Toby and Don,Continue reading “Death on Finnish nest, first chick in ten years on another…”
A miracle happens amidst the tragedies…late Monday in Bird World
8 June 2026 Hello Everyone, UPDATE: Clark has returned to the nest. He must have had great difficulty fishing. He came in with a nice one for his beloved Iris who had to be absolutely at her wits end and starving. Time 1106. I am hardly controlling my tears of joy. After the past week,Continue reading “A miracle happens amidst the tragedies…late Monday in Bird World”
Lynx in Finnish #5 Osprey nest
7 June 2026 I reported earlier that AK had sent me an image of the Lynx that was peering into #5 Finnish Osprey nest holding three eggs. No ospreys incubating at the time – they would have gotten off. I just received a video link from Geemeff to share with you showing the Lynx actuallyContinue reading “Lynx in Finnish #5 Osprey nest”
Jill does it again! Two whoppers…Late, late Sunday in Bird World
7 June 2026 Hello Everyone, It is the end of the weekend as I write this, and now the beginning of the week. We hope that you have a wonderful one. Look at these two sweethearts. I melted when I saw them together. Missey and Hugo Yugo. Whether it is sitting outside listening to theContinue reading “Jill does it again! Two whoppers…Late, late Sunday in Bird World”