3 March 2025 There are more than 52,000 people watching Jackie and Shadow’s nest where it has now been confirmed there are two pips in the three eggs! Jackie weathered wind and snow overnight to keep those three eggs perfectly warm. If this one single happening does not put a smile on all of ourContinue reading “Smile…”
Pip at Big Bear…Late Sunday in Bird World
2 March 2025 Good Evening, I am writing this full of hope beyond hope and a twinge of sadness. We have a pip at the nest of Jackie and Shadow. A pip in one of the three eggs. My mind simply cannot comprehend this. I did not want to get hopeful. Miracles are happening. LetContinue reading “Pip at Big Bear…Late Sunday in Bird World”
Sunday in Bird World
2 March 2025 Good Morning Everyone, Please note that Lori had an error and has updated the cost of the six pack cards for Calico’s Corner. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please see the posting Calico’s Corner for the update. Before we begin with all the news, ‘EJ’ sent me a magnificent image of anContinue reading “Sunday in Bird World”
Calico’s Corner
1 March 2025 Please note: Lori updated the pricing as there was an error for the six pack cards. Apologies for an inconvenience. Those who do not know the story of our beloved Calico can find it on the home page of our blog alongside the memorial pages. Calico is very dear to me, asContinue reading “Calico’s Corner”
Thursday in Bird World
27 February 2025 Good Morning Everyone, It is 2:35 in Big Bear Valley Wednesday afternoon and there are 12, 215 people watching Jackie and Shadow’s nest for any sign of a pip. Pip watch officially begins on March 1. Typically Jackie’s eggs hatch at 38-39 days. ‘B’ sends us all the latest on this internationallyContinue reading “Thursday in Bird World”
Monday in Bird World
24 February 2024 Greetings Everyone, We hope that you have had a lovely weekend and got to spend some time with friends or outdoors in nature OR both. Sunshine, the sound of the birds, or the laughter of others can elevate a slow sad day to one full of light. Try it, please. The daysContinue reading “Monday in Bird World”
Thursday in Bird World
20 February 2025 Good Morning Everyone, Thank you for being with us today. Many of you are experiencing cold, wintry weather, and I understand that those of you in the southeastern United States are particularly surprised by the chill! While we should be accustomed to the cold here, I must admit that I wish itContinue reading “Thursday in Bird World”
Raven takes Thunder’s first egg of the 2025 breeding season
18 February 2025 The first egg for new couple Thunder and Makaio was left unattended and was taken by a raven Tuesday at 1357. There will be more eggs. Sometimes these things are blessings. Please do not despair. Makaio is very young and even Akecheta was young and had his own issues with eggs andContinue reading “Raven takes Thunder’s first egg of the 2025 breeding season”
Thunder lays first egg with new mate
17 February 2025 Good Evening Everyone, While I will endeavour to stick to the Monday and Thursday regular posting, if there is ‘breaking’ news, I will send it out. Each one of us will have mixed feelings about this post. We loved dear Akecheta. To see him injured on the 19th of January and now,Continue reading “Thunder lays first egg with new mate”
Monday in Bird World
17 February 2025 Good Morning Everyone, We hope that each of you has had a lovely week and an even nicer weekend if you are still out in the workforce. We are so happy that you can be with us today. It is -31 C, and we have been in another extreme cold warning areaContinue reading “Monday in Bird World”