15 November 2024 Good Morning, I had not intended to write a blog today and I am actually sending this out before it is midnight on Thursday. It has been a very long day with many challenges. My arm and hand are, however, healing and I appreciate all your good wishes. Those gel bandages doContinue reading “Friday in Bird World”
Garrama is euthanised
14 November 2023 There was a determination that Garrama had a spinal defect and he was euthanised today. No more information coming. I know that you are beyond sad. Every year it feels like there is one healthy eyas and one that doesn’t make it. At our wildlife rehab, the new vet is not euthanising.Continue reading “Garrama is euthanised”
Garrama
14 November 2024 Hello Everyone, As you know, Garrama was grounded after fledgling at 39 days (a bit early but in the range but, still…). It rained. Garrama was seen by a staff member. The following day, Dr Cilla Kinross retrieved Garrama and took a small pair of scissors and cut off the remaining sheathsContinue reading “Garrama”
Garrama goes into care…Thursday in Bird World
14 November 2024 Good Morning Everyone, First up the latest on Garrama: The following information has been provided by my friend, Holly Parsons, who has been following Cilla Kinross’s comments in the chat The latest news on Garrama is that he has been taken into care. Holly wrote me earlier that Cilla Kinross had locatedContinue reading “Garrama goes into care…Thursday in Bird World”
Wildlife Updates: Eagle Nests and Osprey News-Wednesday in Bird World
13 November 2024 Good Morning Everyone, The first thing. WBSE33 is thin but no fractures and will do well. Relief. But, how many of you remember Daisy the Duck who tried desperately to have ducklings on the nest but lost to the Crows two years in a row. Look at this little sweetie on thatContinue reading “Wildlife Updates: Eagle Nests and Osprey News-Wednesday in Bird World”
Garrama has fledged!
12 November 2024 I couldn’t wait until tomorrow to let you know. Xavier and Diamond’s chick, Garrama fledged at 11:26:44 Wednesday the 13th of November from its scrape in Orange, Australia. Goodbye Beaky Kisses. There he goes!
Sad news, WBSE34 euthanised and 33 is in care…Tuesday in Bird World
12 November 2024 Hello Everyone, Sad news has come in this morning. As you were aware, it appeared that only one sea eaglet was seen around the parents. WBSE34 found itself far, far from home and blinded. We have also received word that WBSE33 is in care. This could be very good news if herContinue reading “Sad news, WBSE34 euthanised and 33 is in care…Tuesday in Bird World”
Bubba is ready to fledge…Monday in Bird World
11 November 2024 Good Morning Everyone, Thank you for your good wishes for Hugo Yugo. As I write this, she is pretty sick. She ate a little food on Saturday night and drank water on Sunday morning. She was able to keep it down. I am preparing to feed her with a syringe with ground-upContinue reading “Bubba is ready to fledge…Monday in Bird World”
Sunday in Bird World
10 November 2024 Hello Everyone, Bald Eagles are still abundant in Manitoba. The climate creates good conditions for prey as their territories move northward, so many will winter here. But what I woke up to on Saturday could have been better, much better. I want to thank Ruth Hiebert for allowing images and a narrativeContinue reading “Sunday in Bird World”
First egg of the Bald Eagle season at SW Florida…Saturday in Bird World
9 November 2024 Hello Everyone. Good Morning! Congratulations to M15 and F23 on beating everyone to the start line for the 2024-25 Bald Eagle breeding season. Wow. 8 November. These two are early! M15 was above the nest during the labour and immediately went down to share the moment with his mate. And then, ofContinue reading “First egg of the Bald Eagle season at SW Florida…Saturday in Bird World”