21 May 2024 Hello everyone! The Baltimore Orioles were enjoying their grape jelly and oranges in the garden on Saturday and Sunday. The males are black with the bright orange and the female is the lighter yellow-orange. Taken with my phone and heavily cropped so soft edges. ‘The Girls’ and I are watching a maleContinue reading “Tuesday in Bird World”
Hatch in Progress at Dyfi…Monday in Bird World
20 May 2024 Good Morning Everyone, There is a hatch in progress at Dyfi! Sunday was a glorious day, and instead of sitting in front of my computer in the conservatory with the girls, I took a trip to a small town in southern Manitoba and paid a visit to their greenhouse. They had helpedContinue reading “Hatch in Progress at Dyfi…Monday in Bird World”
Pips, Hatches, and Fledges…Sunday in Bird World
19 May 2024 Good Morning, It is a long weekend for many countries around the world including Canada where we are celebrating Queen Victoria’s birthday. The girls and I are, however, celebrating sun. The rain has stopped for now and everyone will be rushing to get their bedding plants into containers or beds. That includesContinue reading “Pips, Hatches, and Fledges…Sunday in Bird World”
Saturday in Bird World
18 May 2024 Good Morning Everyone, We are having another severe weather alert with intense rain, potential hail, and high winds. The ground is absolutely water logged. When I went for my walk today at the nature centre, the trails were partially flooded. Mind you the trees will grow, the grass is green, and potentialContinue reading “Saturday in Bird World”
Friday in Bird World
17 May 2024 Good Morning Everyone, The Girls and I hope that you have had a wonderful week. We are so grateful that you are here with us and for your Leo and care for the wildlife – and all the animals – that grace our lives. Today is a bit of a hodgepodge. IContinue reading “Friday in Bird World”
Thursday in Bird World
16 May 2024 Good Morning, It was miserable today. We have had rain and rain and are almost water-logged. I recall the day I begged for rain, but now we could have a week break! I went for two different short walks. The first was around an area known as the Sturgeon Park Greenway. TheContinue reading “Thursday in Bird World”
If you missed it…
15 May 2024 Banding was taking place at the same time as the rescue at Rutland. Two big events in Bird World! Annie and Archie have two boys and two girls this year. The bander said they are all in good health. There will be a Q & A on YouTube this afternoon at noonContinue reading “If you missed it…”
Rutland’s Little Bob is rescued!
15 May 2024 Calm and immediate action prevailed at Rutland Waters Manton Bay Osprey nest, home to Blue 33 and Maya. Earlier their chick had been flung into the rim of the nest by a large live fish delivery. The camera was turned off and everyone hoped that a rescue was under way. Rutland WaterContinue reading “Rutland’s Little Bob is rescued!”
Rutland’s Bob in Trouble, Fledges at VGCC…Wednesday in Bird World
15 May 2024 Good Morning Everyone, As I get ready to publish news has reached me from Geemeff that Rutland’s only Bob is in dire trouble. Send good wishes…I can’t believe it. What a year Maya and Blue 33 have had. Update: Parents have left the nest and the camera is off. It is hopedContinue reading “Rutland’s Bob in Trouble, Fledges at VGCC…Wednesday in Bird World”
Tuesday in Bird World
14 May 2024 Good Morning Everyone, The squirrels were busy this morning loading up with nuts. Little Red has made his home in the wood bin and can scurry back and forth very quickly from the feeder to his cache. There are still a few European Starlings that come for suet or to eat offContinue reading “Tuesday in Bird World”