19 November 2023 Hi Everyone, Saturday was a fantastic day on the Canadian Prairies. 6 degrees C. Snow melting. Blue sky. Bright sunshine. Happy people. I dropped off the pet food donations, picked up some Salmon Oil for Calico (and, of course, all the girls will get it along with the Cod Liver Oil andContinue reading “Beautiful Big Red…Sunday in Bird World”
Fish Fairy comes in with 4…Saturday in Bird World
18 November 2023 Good Morning Everyone, Before we blink, it will be 2024 and I think I have just gotten comfortable typing ‘2023’ without having to think about it! Where does the time go? And why does it seem to fly by so quickly? Thank you for all your good wishes for Calico. As youContinue reading “Fish Fairy comes in with 4…Saturday in Bird World”
Sea Eaglet photographed near River, V3 protects nest…Friday in Bird World
17 November 2023 Good Morning Everyone, Missey and I sit at the table (under the twinkling tree) in the Conservatory, watching the birds flit about at the feeder. There are Sparrows and European Starlings, and it looked like a few Crossbills and Junior, the Blue Jay. One of Dyson’s kits was here earlier. The bigContinue reading “Sea Eaglet photographed near River, V3 protects nest…Friday in Bird World”
Thursday in Bird World
16 November 2023 Good Morning Everyone, I hope this blog/newsletter finds you well. It has been a quiet day not only in Bird World but in Cat World, too. Missey and Hope continue to play together and enjoy one another’s company. It is not the cuddle-up type of comfort Missey had with Lewis, but sheContinue reading “Thursday in Bird World”
V3 is home…Wednesday in Bird World
15 November 2023 Hello Everyone, Right now it is 16:20 Tuesday afternoon in the NEFlorida Eagle Cam and V3 is in the nest on full alert! I have heard such speculation about him ‘not being up to the job’ (maybe he isn’t), but Gabby and him sure make a good tea and he risks hisContinue reading “V3 is home…Wednesday in Bird World”
Barru fledges…Tuesday in Bird World
14 November 2023 Good Morning Everyone! Monday was another gorgeous day on the Canadian Prairies. We have a light blue sky, little wind, and melting snow. Tomorrow, we are looking at 9 C. Everyone will think summer has returned! There was a brisk wind at the nature centre, but still many people on the trailsContinue reading “Barru fledges…Tuesday in Bird World”
Marri fledges at Orange
13 November 2023 I was over looking at those cute osplets at Port Lincoln and – Marri, the first hatch of the 2023 season for Diamond and Xavier flew. The tine was 09:38:42! Thanks, ‘H’. It was magnificent. Well over the trees with Barru watching. Surely he will follow soon. Diamond and Xavier are urgingContinue reading “Marri fledges at Orange”
Fish Fairies…Monday in Bird World
13 November 2023 Good Morning Everyone, Oh, oh….Sunday was so warm. It went up to +6 C. The sky was blue. There was a little bit of wind, and it was a perfect day for a long walk at the nature centre. There were 2 Bald Eagles, a Northern Shrike, 2 Red-headed Woodpeckers, 2 DownyContinue reading “Fish Fairies…Monday in Bird World”
Connie and Clive come in 2nd…Sunday in Bird World
12 November 2023 Good Morning Everyone! Damp, coldish, grey day on the Canadian Prairies. The temperature has warmed up and will be a balmy +7 C on Tuesday, they tell us. It felt like the chill went down to the bone today, however. The Starlings were particularly beautiful today. Look at their chest. It looksContinue reading “Connie and Clive come in 2nd…Sunday in Bird World”
Fledge Watch at Orange…Saturday in Bird World
11 November 2023 Good Morning Everyone, The kittens hope that you will have a wonderful weekend. All Hope thinks about are bird videos! She now cuddles up to my ankles when I fill the food dishes in the morning. She doesn’t always let Mamma take over. Hope also loves dental treats just like Mamma. WhatContinue reading “Fledge Watch at Orange…Saturday in Bird World”