8 November 2024 Good Morning, It was sunny and windy on Thursday morning. There were about 500-600 Canada Geese on a nearby golf course when I drove past. The water in the ponds providing swimming for some and no doubt safety for others later. All of the feral cats have been to the feeders thisContinue reading “Fish Fairy Arrives at Port Lincoln…Friday in Bird World”
Rookie Release Day…Thursday in Bird World
7 November 2022 Good Morning Everyone, Wednesday was a cold to the bone, grey, damp day on the Canadian Prairies. The birds, once again, were feeding frantically. It felt like we could have a snow storm any moment. The skies were the colour of new down on an osprey chick. It was also release dayContinue reading “Rookie Release Day…Thursday in Bird World”
Wednesday in Bird World
6 November 2024 Hello Everyone, On Tuesday we woke to a hard frost all over the plants in the garden and the deck making it very slippery when delivering bird seed and cat food. There is now a new addition to the feral feeding line. The tiniest Jet Black kitten. I cannot get close enoughContinue reading “Wednesday in Bird World”
Tuesday in Bird World
5 November 2024 Good Morning Everyone, Monday was a rainy grey day on the Canadian Prairies, but the weather wasn’t what weighed on my mind. While driving past what was once a vibrant golf course, I reflected on how the University of Manitoba is transforming it into a site for student and faculty housing, alongContinue reading “Tuesday in Bird World”
Crops popping at Port Lincoln, Sea Eaglet photographed being fed in Sydney…Monday in Bird World
4 November 2022 Hello Everyone, Sunday was a very rainy day. Despite that we did the Chickadee Trail at Bird’s Hill Provincial Park – the long trail. It is fast becoming my favourite place to walk because of the silence. Yes, on occasion, you can hear traffic from the main highway but mostly it isContinue reading “Crops popping at Port Lincoln, Sea Eaglet photographed being fed in Sydney…Monday in Bird World”
Sunday in Bird World
3 November 2024 Good Morning, Calico thanks everyone for all the lovely birthday wishes! They made her day. She feels so special. The online retailer did not, however, come through. Her prezzies were due to arrive on Saturday so we could have her party on her ‘real’ birthday, but the party has been delayed untilContinue reading “Sunday in Bird World”
Saturday in Bird World
2 November 2024 Hi Everyone, We hope that you are going to have a fantastic weekend with some time outdoors! Gosh. It was 0 C when we woke up Friday morning, but the house did not feel that way. The Boyfriend and two Crows, sitting on the fence, were patiently waiting for breakfast. Calico andContinue reading “Saturday in Bird World”
Dad is doing great at Port Lincoln!…Friday in Bird World
1 November 2024 Good Morning Everyone, It is 1 C with ‘grey wintery skies, not unlike the colour of baby Osprey down. We are now at the beginning of the brown and greys of late fall. Today is Halloween, and the plan is to do the 4k walk at Bird’s Hill Park while feeding chickadees.Continue reading “Dad is doing great at Port Lincoln!…Friday in Bird World”
All is well in Bird World (well mostly)…Thursday in Bird World
31 October 2024 Good Morning, It is Halloween. It is also Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Will you be celebrating either of these holidays? In years past, we used to get at least 75 children at the door wanting treats, and that all changed. I am thrilled that some of the streets in our neighbourhoodContinue reading “All is well in Bird World (well mostly)…Thursday in Bird World”
Late addition to Wednesday morning in Bird World
30 October 2024 Hello Again, I missed this note from ‘A’ and I know you will want to have the latest news on the Sea Eaglet fledglings! October 30: Adults were seen down on the river just before 7am and were heard duetting. During the day, they have been seen with prey, circling over theContinue reading “Late addition to Wednesday morning in Bird World”