California – Mary Ann Steggles

Pip/Hatch watch for Sydney WBSE…Sunday in Bird World

9 August 2026

Hello Everyone,

We really hope that you are enjoying the weekend and that instead of being glued to the screens, you are actually outside listening to the birds! I have made it my mission to ensure that outside of sleeping, 50% of our time is spent outside. This includes just relaxing on the deck with Toby, listening to the birds in the trees and at the feeders. Don’s mood is much better, and that makes my life much easier! Tomorrow we are going out to Wildlife Haven for a picnic and to check to see if we can see Milan, the Mississippi Kite who became an ambassador in 2014. Until winter closes in on us, I hope that this routine can continue.

We are on pip/hatch watch at the WBSE in the Olympic Park in Sydney.

On Ferris Akel’s Saturday ‘tour’, he found the Ps on the Cornell Campus squeeing loudly for the adults to bring food. They are, by the way, very well fed! They were so loud!

The Ps are strong flyers. They appear to be in excellent condition.

Dorcha did not migrate from Loch Arkaig, but she did take a 34-hour spa break. Many of the females do this before starting to feed their chicks and themselves up for migration.

If you need to get caught up on the eagles and the eaglets – yes, there are eaglets, check out the videos from SK Hideaways this past week!!!!!!!!!!

SK Hideaways Videos, Week of 2 August 2026

FOBBVCAM Eagles ~ Big Bear Valley, CA
Courtesy FOBBVCAM | Friends of Big Bear Valley
Resident male: Shadow (unbanded) since May 2018. Estimated hatch year: 2014
Resident female: Jackie (unbanded) since September 2016. Estimated hatch year: 2012
Sandy hatched 4 April 2026, Luna hatched 5 April 2026
Nest Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4-L2nfGcuE
Wide View Cam (Cam 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41eq4VzCYc4
Live Recap & Observations: https://bit.ly/4wGjwVg

Shadow Shares Twin Pines with Many Visitors ~ Keeps His Distance (2026 Aug 7-8)
Seems lots of the visiting sub-adults want to be wherever Shadow is. Three of them came to Twin Pines while he perched ~ all of them on lower branches. Shadow, the banded sub-adult, and another roosted there overnight. Shadow distanced himself whenever any visitor attempted to perch near him. When he flew off in the morning, the banded sub-adult followed.
Keep sending those positive thoughts to Shadow and Jackie in these unsettling times.
Video: https://youtu.be/uWsYElJ_Ph4

Shadow & Sub-Adult on Snag ~ Another Sub-Adult on Nest, Has Shadow’s Snortle (2026 Aug 6)
The drama continues in Jackie and Shadow’s habitat. A banded sub-adult joined Shadow on the Lookout Snag ~ he flew off within a minute. Later, a different sub-adult ~ likely a male ~ visited the nest for over a half-hour. This eagle is about 3 years old and likely male, given the size and higher voice. The visitor practiced his chortle several times while on the nest. He sounded very much like Shadow.

This is an interesting time in Big Bear as many sub-adults and juveniles pass through the area. Most will likely move on within a couple months.
Video: https://youtu.be/Uh0ObVH6eQs
Shadow Roosts with Sub-Adult Overnight ~ Chats in A.M. Before Departing for the Day (2026 Aug 4-5)
Shadow stopped by the Cactus Snag before retiring to the roost tree. The sub-adult did the same a bit later. They remained there overnight. In the morning, Shadow chortle-snortled good morning and then zipped off to one of his summertime hangouts while the sub-adult remained in the habitat. So grateful for any glimpses of Shadow, though his summertime routine could make him even more elusive. As I view the habitat, I continue to envision Jackie back there ~ strong and healthy.
Video: https://youtu.be/Zp5ELqUjQm4

Sydney White-Bellied Sea Eagles~ Australia ~ Lady & Dad (mated pair since 2016)
Courtesy Sea-EagleCAM@BirdLife Australia Discovery Centre, Sydney Olympic Park (https://www.sea-eaglecam.org/video.html)
Nest cam also at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nw4pdgy3-U0

Dad Not Shy About Asking Lady for Egg Time ~ Pip Watch Approaches (8 Aug 2026)
As always, Lady and Dad begin the day with a honking duet. Dad has never been subtle about his desire to incubate and this year has been no exception. With pip watch in progress for SE37 and SE38, both parents are eager to have a front nest seat to the ultimate hatch.
Video: https://youtu.be/VwZuMcjzEp4

Trempealeau Eagles ~ Wisconsin ~ Mrs. T, Mr. T, TE6, and TE7 (hatched early April, fledged July 12)
Courtesy Raptor Resource Project | explore.org
Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bMrSm0Ap20

2^nd Movement of TE6 & TE7 Symphony in Squee Major with Breakfish (2026 Aug 4)
As promised, TE6 and TE7 delivered a complete and quite lengthy 2^nd movement of their Symphony in Squee Major. We were spellbound as they squee’d flawlessly through fish delivery, mantling, fish stealing, and consumption. They really are the consummate performers. Enjoy.
Video: https://youtu.be/K9MnUOqkGE8

TE6 & TE7 Symphony in Squee Major, 1^st Movement w/ Intermission (2026 Aug 3)
TE6 and TE7 promised us music at dawn, but opted for a photo op instead. They promised a complete performance tomorrow. I couldn’t complain, though, as we were all gifted stunning views of these two gorgeous eaglets, thank to the fabulous Raptor Resource Project cam ops pros. Very grateful, indeed.
Video: https://youtu.be/eAffr2dcQ5k

Sub-Adult Snags a Whopper ~ Adult Looks for Steal ~ Eaglets Explore (2026 Aug 2)
A sub-adult entered the territory and found a big fish on the shore. As s/he flew away with the catch, an adult flew behind and perched just above the sub-adult, apparently waiting for the youngster to present an opportunity for a steal. Scavenging and stealing is not just for juvenile and immature eagles ~ adults also use this survival tactic. The sub-adult did not slip up and the adult flew off, leaving the young eagle to eat in peace.

Meanwhile, 4-month old eaglets, TE6 and TE7, are acing flight school and exploring their beautiful Trempealeau playground. While one lounged near the camera, the other explored. Cam ops was in top form following that eaglet on its adventure.
Video: https://youtu.be/sX9yOLYmj80
Eaglets TE6 & TE7 Get Breakfast ~ One Makes It Grab & Go (2026 Jul 31)

Mr. and Mrs. T’s 2026 eaglets are about 16 weeks old, having hatched on an alternate nest this year ~ one without a camera. They fledged 3 weeks ago and have graced us with their presence on the nest with a camera. On this morning, Mr. T (I think) brought a nice big fish for breakfast. We watch as one eaglet mantles and the other squees wildly, as we’d expect. What we didn’t expect was that the mantling eaglet took off with the fish. Clearly grab and go training is going very well for this little rascal.
Video: https://youtu.be/k5p6vhUWfN0

Two Harbors Eagles ~ Catalina Island, CA ~ Cholyn & Chase (28 years old; mated pair for 23 years)
Courtesy Institute for Wildlife Studies | explore.org | Two Harbors Eagles Cam Ops
Overlook Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yx7RKxpyzQ
Eagle Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5T2eHM8tcI

Cholyn & Chase ~ A Lesson in Not Sweating the Small Stuff (2026 Aug 5)
At 28 years young, Cholyn and Chase have much wisdom to impart. Here are 17 minutes of Channel Islands royalty taking life as it comes ~ being in the moment.

This was a special day ~ Cholyn and Chase were mostly inseparable and cam ops was right there with them. Hope you enjoy these moments of calm and take a break from whatever drama or trauma may challenge you today.
Video: https://youtu.be/wpetZNAdRPY
Cholyn & Chase ~ 28 Years Young ~ Joined at the Wing for 23 Years (2026 Aug 2)
Cholyn and Chase spent the day moving from one favorite perch to another. Whether they were perched together or apart, they kept eyes on each other and chatted across the habitat. This beautiful couple of 23 years is full of vitality, spunk, and devotion to one another. Maybe that’s what keeps them young.
Video: https://youtu.be/0hmn5ixc4WY

The little osprey that was removed from one of the Tweed Valley nest has been rehabilitated, has grown and is strong. He was returned to the nest along with some fish and both of the osplets were ringed.

What about the eaglet Snow whose nest collapsed at Traverse City, Michigan? Here is some news and also the plans to expand North Sky, where Snow was initially cared for: https://youtu.be/NaLfUp0ssG8?

There are areas in the world where the ospreys did so well this season. Rutland Water was one of those!

We are waiting for the fourth chick at Blackbush Beach Club in Prince Edward Island to fledge – the other three are doing well and fish are plentiful. When so many nests could only struggle to fledge one chick, with so many having no chicks survive if there was any breeding at all, Blackbush is one of the shining stars of the North American osprey 2026 season.

The chicks are amazingly cordial – they know more fish are coming. Food security not food stress.

C22 enjoying a nice fish at Charlo.

At Hellgate Canyon, Iris and Wensi slept at the nest – Iris on the perch and her beloved only osplet, Wensi, in the nest.

They were waiting for the breakfast fish from Clarke and he did not disappoint. No matter the weather or the water conditions, Clarke tends to bring in the fish! What a guy.

Mary Cheadle runs the most amazing fundraisers for Loch Arkaig and The Woodland Trust. This one is for the calendar. The information is below. Postage is higher outside the UK. There will be another ‘grand’ fundraiser with books coming up! I love to donate to help out – I am so impressed how much can be raised when the donations can be as little as 3 GBP!

Geemeff sent me her latest news and it has gone down some deep dark hole in my computer. Apologies to Geemeff and to you. I will send today’s report out later tonight.

Thank you so much for being with me today. We are so anxious to get outside and enjoy the nice weather. Those days of having heat domes and being stuck inside have been inspirational in getting out and enjoying nature.

Please take care! If you have any raptor news, please let me know. You can leave a comment – I do get around to checking those, but not nearly as often these days as I should. Your patience is so appreciated.

Thank you to SK Hideaways for those great videos, Ferris Akel for tracking down the Ps, to everyone else who sent me news or posted information and images on FB, and the owners of the streaming cams that allow us to watch the challenges our favourite bird families face daily.

Super year in Seattle, Sol gets a new home… Monday in Bird World

3 August 2026

Hello Everyone,

Update: After the heat from yesterday, we woke up to cloudy skies and 18 C. What a blessing! We got to have a little longer walk with Toby. Don is not able to walk a great distance anymore but he made it for four blocks. We were delighted. Rain is to start at 1600. Bravo!

Oh, my goodness. The winds blew hot in Winnipeg on Sunday, with the temperature reaching 31 C around 1700. This is certainly not as hot and horrific as it is in other regions of the world. Still, I have seen a change in the garden wildlife. First, they appear to be needing and enjoying the water – we now have seven little sources for them – before wanting food. We are concerned about the Blue Jays as they do not seem to be around in the numbers they were a week and a half ago; there is one Red Squirrel, and I am only seeing two grey squirrels. The other sadness is, of course, Brock. The last positive sighting of him – along with a photo – was the 24th of June. Since then, all of my neighbours, including Jane, who helped feed him, have been searching to no avail. He disappeared on the same day as another friendly neighbourhood cat, Charlie. It is concerning. Jane and I miss him terribly – perhaps a weird thing to hear, but after feeding him for five years, he had a huge place in my heart. We worry that there is someone who is poisoning animals in our area, and that could be my City! But all of that is another discussion. For now, I just hope Brock shows up and surprises us all. He is certainly loved.

Wildfires in the UK have impacted some of the rarest wildlife in the country.

Wildfire near Sizewell nuclear plant causes ‘total devastation’ to Suffolk landscapehttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/31/suffolk-wildfire-sizewell-nuclear-plant-dunwich-heath?CMP=share_btn_url

The wildfires are, of course, impacting wildlife around the globe. It is devastating if you look at a map where there are fires. I understand that one of the reasons there are so many fires is that with all the early rain, vegetation grew. Then there is the drought, with places not having rain in a month or more. Then the fires.

I can say that the ospreys that live along the shore of Lake Winnipeg are being photographed and are doing well. We do not have lots of ospreys – we have some in our City – so they are not battling for fish as they are in some other places. It makes me happy.

Sol was not renested at Fru Rauer but was placed in another nest. Here is the video of him being taken in a box to the tree and placed in his new home. https://youtu.be/3B5cm7a0gl8?

In the UK, if the mothers are not on their way to their winter homes. Instead, many are fishing and helping the males with the fledglings.

Such a beautiful sight, big fish coming in steadily to fatten up the fledglings so that their first migration is a success. It is a contrast to what is happening in the US, where many of the males have disappeared. It is frightening that the females are struggling to find fish for their chicks and they need to be finding them for themselves.

At Santiam Canyon, the male has been missing for ten days. There are now great fish fights at the nest amongst the fledglings and concern that chick 2 is dominating the feedings so that the others might actually suffer or starve. The oldest and the youngest are decidedly thin-looking, and this will certainly impact their migration.

We are so near to fledge for Wensi at Hellgate Canyon, home to Iris and Clark, that you might not want to take your eyes off that nest! Look at Wensi hover!!!!!!!!!!

Cornell Bird Lab has Wensi’s hovering on video: https://youtu.be/cHvC1zwc4mc?

Look at what good condition Wensi is in. If it should happen that beloved Iris does not return next year, I will always remember what an amazing mother she is. She shielded Wensi from the extreme heat and made sure that s/he ate well every time a fish came to the nest. I will remember Clark being an amazing partner to Iris, more than I could have dreamed of when he first arrived. Iris deserves a good mate like Clark (or Finnegan), and I just wish she could have had mates like them all her life. It was a magical year for this family, and I know that every day our hearts warmed to watch them thrive.

Fledgling enjoying fish on the Clark PUD nest – and then another one arrives.

Healthy fledglings – all on the nest – fish calling at Finland’s #1 nest.

Waiting for dinner at the Dyfi nest of Idris and Telyn in Wales.

It is the same everywhere in the UK – those fledglings fish calling loudly. Parents can’t get the fish on the nest fast enough as these ‘babies’ fatten up for their first big migration. They will head to Spain and Portugal or West Africa.

At the Birds of Poole Harbour, Carey Secret Garden nest of CJ7 and Blue 022:

Geemeff’s Woodland Trust daily summary for Loch Arkaig Sunday 2nd Aug 2026

The chicks and Dorcha were on and off the nest throughout the day, calling for fish and pouncing on Louis when he arrived. The noise when only one is on the nest and calling is quite considerable and it ramps up by several orders of magnitude when two or more are calling – that and getting his toes chewed by eager beaks means Louis isn’t spending very much time on the nest, he drops his fish and departs as soon as possible. There were some alarms today but nothing serious and no intruders seen on nest cam, nothing to interrupt fish delivery and Louis brought four to the nest, taking the Nest Two tally to three hundred and sixty five. Dorcha contented herself with an old tail end allowing the chicks to take the fresh fish from her.

Steve Quinn posted his usual thorough weekly analysis of Louis’ fishing stats, with interesting info on fish numbers in years with female chicks and years with male chicks and documenting Louis’ remarkable consistency. Details for his post in the bonus section. Aurora waited on Nest One but got no fish today, Garry turned up but only to do some nest tidying. His tally remains at one hundred and eighty nine. The weather was settled today but is forecast to change to light rain and light winds overnight and tomorrow, with a low of 11°C and a high of 17°C.

Today’s videos:

https://youtu.be/p2sheGainoM N2

Instead of fish one,Amber grabs Louis by the foot – again! 05.38.50https://youtu.be/Qlf9ZCp3ue0 N2 Juniper grabs fish two and lets Dorcha have the F1 tail end 06.21.45https://youtu.be/VafesrHDAzk N2 Dorcha again gives way to her chicks and lets Amber have fish three 13.35.59https://youtu.be/KJzg1f6mayc N1 Garry flies in quietly with a stick and does some nest tidying 15.33.14 https://youtu.be/VM54yBlwoWM N1 Aurora flies from Pole Tree and waits in vain on the nest 19.28.00https://youtu.be/AH7xKoaQwcg

N2 Dorcha follows Louis with fish four but lets Amber take it 22.10.19

Come and join the friendly community at Woodland Trust’s Osprey forum, it’s fun, free and everyone’s welcome:

https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/osprey-cam

Our fish-tossing heroine, Viki, saved the chick and two adults – the chick fledged! Imagine a small place, St George’s Island, where up to 60 osprey chicks would have hatched five years ago, and now only one survived to fledge thanks to our brave human!

“Junior fledged a week ago. He practiced dragging his feet through the creek today, buzzed a couple of gulls who were simply minding their own business. His landings are spot-on and he hangs in the NCopse as do his parents. But he has not ventured out of sight of the nest.

After Junior fledged the female began making more appearances at the nest and surrounds. She has twice swooped down to grab one of the frozen menhaden I throw but did not feed any to Junior and otherwise ignores the frozen fish, even if Junior is fish calling for someone to bring it to him. She will bring and share live fish with Junior, as does the male. These fish are tiny and infrequent.

The male avoids directly providing the female with fish. A couple times she joined Junior on the nest and shared with him the frozen fish the male brought. But if she’s already on the nest he won’t bring a frozen fish to Junior.

The male and female seem to avoid sharing either of their two nests simultaneously and keep a greater distance between one another in the NCopse. But both seem committed to prepping Junior for migration.

I’m still tossing out 8 – 10 fish a day, sometimes fewer, and the male continues to fish, more so with the return of the female. But no matter how long he’s out fishing, there aren’t even medium-sized fish around.

No other chicks on St. George Island have survived.”

What is happening at St George Island, Maryland, is reminiscent of events where both Omega’s gill nets and industrial fishing, along with heat and storms, have wiped out the osprey population. This isn’t fiction. It is happening right before our eyes, and it is human-caused. Thank you, Viki, for saving these three!!!!!!! I only wish that those individuals who ‘observe’ the deaths on the platforms would step up for the wildlife they are hired to protect!

Things are very good for Sally and Harry and their three osplets in Seattle. Thanks, Ping Shen, for doing these observations and sending us images.

“Here in Seattle Harry and Sally and the 3 young continue to do really well! My visit today saw 3 fish deliveries in 45 minutes (2 from dad, 1 from mom), and I left with all the kids contentedly eating (2 on their own with their own fish, and 1 being fed by mom). Also saw some almost-flying, short trips across the nest, vertical flight up to a few feet above the nest, etc – I’m sure fledging will begin within the next day or so! They continue to look really good and mom and dad have clearly kicked fishing into high gear, with obvious success…can’t wait to see the little ones flying from the nest!

This is so wonderful – the adults will be healthy and fattened up for migration along with three fledglings. It has been a great year. I am delighted after the horrors of the NE.

There has been a fledge at Finland’s Loumais nest this morning.

Thank you so much for being with us today. Please take care of yourself. We will see you again for a late post tomorrow. Ann and I hope to take Don and Toby to Oak Knoll Farm to pick up eggs and veggies along with some flowers tomorrow.

Thank you so much to Ping Shen, Viki Volks, SK Hideaways, and Geemeff for their wonderful monitoring, images, and videos. I am so grateful to them. Thank you to all who posted on FB and the owners of the streaming cams that let us watch these incredible birds striving to survive.

Iniko #1031 dies of lead poisoning

26 June 2026

Hello Everyone,

There are some posts, like Gessner’s article on the pending extinction of the osprey in The Bay area, that deserve their own blog. Today there is also another one – and I am posting it separately.

I adored Iniko and followed her story from the time she was just a dot in a shell, the hope of Redwood Queen and Kingpin, the leader of the California Condor condo. She was incredible and I remember that December day when she was finally released into the wild with so much hope resting on her after spending nearly two years rehabilitating in the Los Angeles Zoo. May her soul soar in the skies over California.

Iniko’s bio on the Ventana Wildlife Society website:

2020 was a year of trials and tribulations and many of us identified with Iniko (1031), the condor chick that delighted viewers on our Condor Cam, powered by explore.org. Iniko means “born during troubled times” and was suggested by camera viewers after they saw all that she went through that year. It started off fine for Iniko (1031), snug in her redwood cavity under the care of the most prominent pair in the population. But the good times would not last.

The Dolan Fire swept through Big Sur on the night of August 21, 2020 taking the life of her father, Kingpin (167), and nine other free-flying condors. The flames were hot for Iniko (1031) as well, but she managed to survive in her cavernous nest. As her mother Redwood Queen (190) rose to the task of being a single parent, a new challenge emerged. An unmated male condor, Ninja (729), entered the nest, possibly seeing an opportunity to claim a vacant territory left open by the passing of Kingpin (167). Redwood Queen (190) rushed-in to defend her chick, and Iniko (1031) was force-fledged from the nest; falling to the ground during the scuffle. The entire story was told in our first documentary, Giants of Big Sur, Part Three, Born During Troubled Times.

Redwood Queen (190) chased off the intruder, but Iniko (1031)’s prospects seemed dim huddled there on the ground with only one parent. Our concern grew as time passed and the chick remained vulnerable, even showing a slight limp. The field crew moved in on October 19th and rescued Iniko (1031), hiking her carefully out of the canyon and transporting her to Los Angeles Zoo for treatment and care. Luckily, she sustained no long-term injuries, and Iniko (1031) was re-released back into the wild with two other female condors on December 4, 2021. Iniko (1031)’s story serves as a reminder that we, too, can make it through troubled times.

Since her return to the wild, Iniko (1031) has flourished. She seems to have bonded closely with the other female condors in her release cohort and spends most of her time foraging and flying with them over the scenic landscape of Pinnacles National Park.

Our Star, Iniko (1031) also appeared in our second film, Condor Canyon released in 2024. Now she’s of breeding age, with her head and neck (and eyes) are becoming the orange and pink hues of an adult! She is thriving and forming new connections with condors who could soon become her mate. One of these condors is Apollo (718), who Iniko (1031) has consistently been observed with in the early part of this year. We are excited to see where Iniko (1031) continues to journey as she reaches this new stage of life!

Iniko #1031 is an iconic California Condor. Some facts:

Iniko (California Condor #1031), whose name translates to “born during troubled times,” is a famous wild-hatched condor whose survival through multiple crises in Big Sur, California, captured global attention. One of the most famous was when she was a chick and survived in the natal Redwood tree while the fire took out the forest. Her mother Redwood Queen returned to rescue her daughter but Iniko was injured by a rival male and taken to the Los Angeles zoo.

Her life story is a dramatic timeline of resilience and conservation:

April 2020: Hatched in a massive, ancient redwood tree in the Big Sur wilderness to parents Redwood Queen (#190) and Kingpin (#167).
August 2020: Survived the devastating Dolan Fire, which burned through the condor sanctuary. While her nest tree survived and protected her, her father Kingpin went missing and is presumed dead.
October 2020: Force-fledged after an aggressive, unmated male condor (Ninja) attacked the nest. Iniko fell to the forest floor and sustained a leg injury .
October 2020: Rescued by field crews from the Ventana Wildlife Society and transported to the Los Angeles Zoo for veterinary care .
December 4, 2021: Re-released back into the wild at San Simeon alongside two other female condors, Dian Fossey (#1011) and Rachel Carson (#1042), by the Ventana Wildlife Society.
Present: After thriving and foraging in the wild, frequently spotted near Pinnacles National Park and the Central California coast, Iniko’s mortality monitor went off. She is presumed to have died from lead poisoning. Searches for her body are ongoing but the area is remote and rugged.

A video of Iniko’s rescue by Cali Condor: https://youtu.be/VzgVrPpaiwE?

A great film about the life of Iniko, “Surviving against all Odds”: https://youtu.be/0TDawpr5KPE?si=61C8o8qlmiUCVH_x

The June 25th Condor Chat reveals the death of Iniko and what can be done about lead poisoning. https://www.youtube.com/live/akoVgSzZ1x0?

They are working hard about issues related to hunting and fishing in California to change the use of lead. Ventana Wildlife even makes lead free ammuntion available at a reduced cost or free.

There is already a ban in California against the use of using lead. If you listen to the Condor Chat live, you will find out why there is still lead in the environment. The market is not supporting the switch to non-lead in all calibres.

This is a tragic loss that did not have to happen.

I want to thank the Ventana Wildlife Society for all they do to try and protect these most endangered birds that are crucial to our environment. Thank you to Cali Condor for the videos and the Ventana Wildlife Society for the videos and images.

Bittersweet Day…Late Monday in Bird World

22 June 2026

A very happy but, sadly, belated ‘Happy Father’s Day’ to everyone who has ever cared for another living soul and to our raptor dads especially who work hard to provide for their families in a very rapidly changing world.

I so enjoyed my friend Ruth’s visit on Sunday. Normally, visitors are Don’s friends keeping tabs on him, so this was quite special for me! She brought me the most beautiful fabric – a William Morris Co ‘Blackthorn’ pattern on a heavy linen fabric. Now to contemplate what to do with this treasure.

A detailed floral pattern featuring vibrant flowers and leaves on a dark background, showcasing various blooms including daisies, bluebells, and bellflowers, with intricate detailing and rich colors.

The garden news is that the Crows have fledged their young. I cannot keep enough ‘meat’ on the bird table for them!!!!!! It is still unclear to me how many there are because they still want the parents to feed them. They have yet to make an appearance where I can get a photo of them, nor has Dyson stayed long enough. She has babies in a nest somewhere! And her trips back and forth are short, so it is close by.

There is, however, a lingering sadness around our entire block. Brock and another dear cat, Charlie, went missing on the same day. Everyone has looked, driven around, called, and now checked sheds and garages. My heart is very heavy. Brock was very special to me, and I hope that he miraculously shows up. If I do not see him in another week, I will have to accept that he is gone. That something happened. He was a sweet soul, and a tree will go up in his memory. I hope he did not suffer.

Photo taken by a neighbour last summer.

A black and white cat sitting on a gravel surface, surrounded by green plants.

I find solace in looking at my bunch – they help keep me calm and they know better than to ever want to be outside! It is dangerous out there.

Toby thinks he is a Calico cat.

A calico cat lounging on a cat tree while a sleeping Cavalier King Charles Spaniel rests on a nearby surface, both pets are relaxed in a bright room with greenery visible outside.

Thankfully, the fish have continued to come into Little Dewey at Dewey Beach. Heidi jokingly said not to tell Omega they had been bringing in Menhaden. We don’t know where Mum is finding them, but keep on – we still have more than a month to go before fledge, and Little Dewey is going to need lots of fish. Might we find a fairy in the neighbourhood?

Geemeff’s Woodland Trust daily summary for Loch Arkaig Sunday 21st June 2026

The weather was settled today, sunny and dry, and both males provided well – Garry LV0 brought three fish for Aurora 536 taking his tally to one hundred and twenty eight, and Louis delivered six fish including a pike, the Nest Two tally now stands at one hundred and seventy two. Dorcha was startled during one of Louis’ deliveries, but not nearly as startled as the chick who got an eyeful of poo from an ill-judged squirt by the other. Or perhaps not so ill-judged – the chicks had been fighting earlier and the one who came off worst was the one who squirted! The forecast is dry overnight with a low of 11°C but a possibility of light rain showers tomorrow, with a high of 22°C.

Today’s videos:

https://youtu.be/KfZv1C4F5QM N2 An early breakfast of fresh fish arrives 05.06.20

https://youtu.be/Aqx-2N9xm8U N1 Aurora departs with fish one leaving Garry in charge 09.45.28

https://youtu.be/ydvxHPeA38o N2 Fish number two is demolished in no time10.15.37

https://youtu.be/ZvbPCbVmGWE N2 Chick gets bumped, throws a strop, attacks the other but quickly regrets it 10.38.23

https://youtu.be/1SOAPki_Nfg N2 On yer pike! Louis brings a predatory fish 12.32.18

https://youtu.be/lK-tmPLwISI N2 Back to normal, fish four is a large trout 12.54.25

https://youtu.be/SCdDaM8sCMw N1 Garry moves a few sticks when Aurora departs with fish two 14.45.54

https://youtu.be/78jxnM-aF3o N2 Louis startles Dorcha when bringing fish five 14.4.07

https://youtu.be/FSHQ11ZwFwQ N2 Here’s mud in your eye – erm, that’s not mud! 18.38.41

https://youtu.be/vfw0nM8DA3E N1 Garry brings a third fish and both he and Aurora depart 19.21.01

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https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/osprey-cam

Everything you need to know about what is going on in the California nests by SK Hideaways!

Geemeff’s Woodland Trust daily summary for Loch Arkaig Saturday 20th June 2026

Another day where the main talking point was fish – Louis delivered both the season’s earliest fish at 03.21 and the season’s latest at 23.40, with both deliveries made while night cam was on, and put in his longest working day at 20 hours 18 minutes. His delivery of five fish takes the Nest Two tally to one hundred and sixty six. Louis startled Dorcha twice today, both times by appearing quickly – the first time she jumped up and winged him away, and the second time she let him land with his fifth fish. He had more problem deliveries, he caught his wing on a forked stick when bringing fish two, and he clattered that same stick departing after fish three. By contrast, Garry LV0 had no problems with either of his two deliveries to Aurora 536, and his Nest One tally rises to one hundred and twenty five. For a pleasant change there was more sunshine and less rain than forecast for today, and the mild sunny weather will continue with an overnight low of 10°C and a high of 19°C tomorrow.

Today’s videoshttps://youtu.be/tCFldIg9RDw N2 Night cam’s still on when Season’s earliest fish one arrives 03.21.51https://youtu.be/gEr6xkOPOeE N2 Oops! Louis catches his wing as he delivers fish two 05.13.13https://youtu.be/57URAZuS-AA N1 Garry egg-sits when Aurora leaves with the first fish 11.46.08https://youtu.be/QEucER1tVio N2 Louis clatters a stick departing after bringing fish three 14.20.07https://youtu.be/XMHl5ExOmts

N2 Big fish number four flaps frantically 16.21.43https://youtu.be/WHWqXNiUju4 N2 Is it Louis who startles Dorcha? More than likely! 19.50.29https://youtu.be/_pkScM6isoU

N1 Nice fresh fish supper for Aurora 20.01.13

https://youtu.be/8IqQQgPIv6g N2 Season’s latest fish arrives, number five today 23.40.25

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SK Hideaways Videos Week of 14 June 2026

FOBBVCAM Eagles ~ Big Bear Valley, CA ~ Jackie (~14 years), Shadow (~12 years), Sandy, Luna (both 76 days as of 20 June)
Courtesy FOBBVCAM | Friends of Big Bear Valley
Nest Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4-L2nfGcuE
Wide View Cam (Cam 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41eq4VzCYc4
Live Recap & Observations https://bit.ly/3Md8TSz

Sandy & Luna Squeeze Onto Back Porch to Say Good Morning ~ Watch Helicopter (2026 Jun19)
Luna and Sandy greeted viewers from the back porch, squeezed together like peas in a pod. A little later, their attention was turned to a helicopter flying overhead. We lamented the possibility of increased air traffic should the Moon Camp property be developed. We support the effort to stop any such development. Shadow then arrived with the first fish of the day, which Sandy quickly claimed. Luna would get the other half when Sandy had enough.
If you would like to support the preservation of Moon Camp, learn more at https://savemooncamp.org/.
Video: https://youtu.be/urk5hiJB95A

BIG ACCOMPLISHMENT! Luna Climbs to Y-Branch ~ Perches Even Higher (2026 Jun 17)
Luna stepped up to the Y branch and kept going up! This is a big developmental accomplishment as fledge time approaches. Sandy was suitably impressed with Luna’s progress, but was content to manage her branches. Eagles typically fledge between 10 and 14 weeks, so the window is now open for Luna and Sandy, who are 73 days old. Males typically fledge first as they are smaller.
Video: https://youtu.be/If_H8omr7nk

Fraser Point Eagles ~ Santa Cruz Island, CA ~ Cruz, Andor, Sasha (hatched 3/28), Zuma (hatched 3/30), Ryder (hatched 4/1)
Courtesy Institute for Wildlife Studies | explore.org | Fraser Point Eagles Cam Ops
Nest Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY4V_AppZ6s

BIG DAY AT FRASER POINT‼️ Zuma’s Fludge+Fledge ~ Partial Nest Collapse ~ Ryder’s Near Fludge (2026 Jun 20)
The day began normally ~ Sasha bouncing around in the treetop, Ryder bouncing around the nest, and Zuma on the overnight perch.
~ Things got exciting when Zuma tried to descend from her perch to the nest and lost footing, falling to the ground. Ryder advised her to flap and asked if she was OK ~ turns out she was.
~ Later, while showing off her magnificent wingers, Ryder landed on the nest ledge, a big chunk of which broke off and fell to the ground, throwing up a big plume of nesting material. Fortunately, Ryder is much stronger than the first time she got too close to the edge (26 April 2026) and was able to recover and return to the nest.
~ We finally caught sight of Zuma at 12:47 (minute 7:46 in the video) as she made her way up the hill and took several short flights. We won’t wager on when she might return to the nest, but we’re quite confident that she will.

All in all, an eventful day at Fraser Point.

*Note: there has been no formal declaration of the eaglets’ genders. Our references to gender are just our best guesses.
Video: https://youtu.be/AM7s0HwvKNY

Zuma Goes Out on a Limb ~ Explores Life Off Nest for 1st Time (2026 Jun 17)
Call it branching or branch-hopping, Zuma went from the nest to a branch off the nest. A big accomplishment and deserving of praise. Zuma took up residency on that right side branch mid-afternoon and traversed back and forth several times before perching there overnight. Congratulations, Zuma!
Video: https://youtu.be/3YbwXv9AAQY

Ryder & Zuma Choose Bounce House ~ Sasha Likes the Jungle Gym (2026 Jun 14)
After Cruz and Andor filled the dawn with a beautiful duet, the eaglets began their morning chores. For Sasha that meant flying from one branch to another on her “jungle gym”. For Zuma and Ryder it meant strengthening their wings and legs with big wingers and jumps in their “bounce house”. The younger two seem content to watch Sasha explore the nest tree and beyond for now. We’re very happy for them to stick close to home as long as they’d like.
Video: https://youtu.be/UcVY8wb2Ksk

Sauces Canyon Eagles ~ Santa Cruz Island, CA ~ Audacity & Jak
Courtesy Institute for Wildlife Studies | explore.org | Sauces Canyon Eagles Cam Ops
Nest Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnTsOesC6hE

Audacity & Jak Watch Sunset & Retire to Fave Night Roost (2026 Jun 17)The amazing IWS/explore cam ops team found Jak and Audacity watching the sunset before they retired to what I call the nest-watch roost. Such a treat to see them together ~ as sweet and bonded as ever.
Video: https://youtu.be/CX4ZUTb8cy4

San Jose CH Falcons ~ San Jose, CA ~ Hartley, Monty, Jet, Scout, Stewart, Walton
Courtesy San Jose City Hall Peregrine Falcon Cam | Predatory Bird Research Group
Nest Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBSxPjy5sow
Ledge Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pp9TisLmLU
Roof Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQLhmV6bP6o

Fledglings Inseparable 2+ Weeks Post-Fledge ~ Parents Still Feeding (2026 Jun 15)
All four fledglings were on camera today, beginning with their overnight roost on the louvers adjacent to the nesting area. Throughout the day, cam ops found them both apart and together (3 of them anyway with 1 just below). What a treat to see them all 2+ weeks post-fledge. As a bonus, we saw Hartley feeding them, Monty making a Dad Dash delivery, and the two of them bonding in the nest box.
Video: https://youtu.be/u0dIuFbxwBs

Boys Perform Morning Aerobatics ~ Top Gun Training Progressing Well (2026 Jun 18)
From dawn till dusk, the stellar cam ops team followed Jet, Scout, Stewart, and Walton ~ as well as Hartley and Monty ~ through their entertaining activities.
~ The morning brought incredible flying scenes followed by predictable loafing to refuel.
~ Scout interrupted Hartley and Monty when they attempted to pair bond in the nest, causing the long suffering parents to bolt from the area.
~ At day’s end, the boys came back together on the louver to roost, with an adult around the corner. An exciting and eventful day in San Jose!
Video: https://youtu.be/rOC0Zu3gY6Y

Two Harbors Eagles ~ Catalina Island, CA ~ Cholyn & Chase
Courtesy Institute for Wildlife Studies | explore.org | Two Harbors Eagles Cam Ops
Overlook Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yx7RKxpyzQ
Eagle Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5T2eHM8tcI

Peregrines Hassle Cholyn ~ Chase Goes Talons Up ~ Cam Ops Give Us a Finale Treat (2026 Jun 19)
Two peregrine falcons were unhappy with Cholyn and Chase’s presence, so became something of a nuisance. They swooped on Cholyn in the nest ~ she rose up and swatted at them. Then Chase arrived and soon went talons up when he was swooped. That took care of the nuisance. Once sure that the intruders were gone, Chase took his leave and cam ops gave us some stunning close-ups of Queen Cholyn. At the end, she and Chase exchanged beautiful chortles before she departed to meet him elsewhere.
Video: https://youtu.be/b3HcKlH1X3U

‘CG’ sent us a video list from the Syracuse Red-tail Hawk nest where we have some fledging happening!

Home to Ruth, Oren, OR6, and OR7.

OR7 fludges at 46 days old on the evening of 6/12/26. After making a safe landing, flying here and there, he spends the night on a railing. https://youtu.be/FKUe7phkj7A?s

Day 2 of life off the nest. Exploring the surroundings, 6/14/26. https://youtu.be/ijghFmrz_IA?

Day 3, OR7 comes home after a busy day trying to make it back to the nest, 6/15/26. https://youtu.be/Fh5xf5-K0Y4?

OR7 shows OR6 how it’s done. OR6 fledges at 51 days old 6/17/26. They spend the night together in a nearby tree. https://youtu.be/IZlav2VcHa4?

Videos by Sylvia’s Raptor Cam

Oh, wow. I am so grateful to Geemeff, SK Hideaways, and CG – it is great to get such good coverage of specific nests!

In Wales, Katherine Keir has kept everyone appraised as to Aran and I am happy to say that he got to celebrate Father’s Day this year with his new mate. It seems they have one chick.

An osprey and its young on a nest made of sticks, surrounded by greenery.

Ping Shen writes about Harry and Sally in Seattle with some great photos!

“Harry and Sally’s 3rd chick hatched sometime between June 16 and 17, and Harry has been very busy making fish deliveries. Mom and the 3 Osplets seem to be doing well – fingers are crossed they can keep them fed and happy. It is still quite a joy to watch these parents tend to their new young – I didn’t visit as much last year during these early days and regretted it, so am trying to make up for it now!”

An adult bird feeding four hungry chicks in a nest made of twigs and branches.

An adult osprey feeding its chick in a nest, with another osprey looking on.

An osprey is flying with a fish in its talons above a nest where another osprey is resting.

I need your help. My Memorial Page is missing eaglets, eaglets, hawks, and ospreys from the streaming cams that have died. Please take a look and send me a note, as I don’t want to leave anyone out. Don’t be shy! I have tried to keep them in chronological order but towards the end they aren’t.

There is something else that I am doing. This year, I hope, with the help of a much-too-busy Heidi, to put together a map. That map will show the nests that fledged their full clutch. I want to see where the successes are visually, and this is difficult to do on our forms. I do not believe there will be many on streaming cams who manage to raise all of their chicks, but I would like your input. When fledge comes, send me the nest name and location! I might already have it, but that is alright. We don’t want to miss any nest.

Breaking news: The Fraser Point nest of Andor and Cruz has collapsed. Ryder appears to be alright.

The second eaglet has died at the Lesser Spotted Eaglet nest in Estonia as was sadly expected. When the oldest didn’t kill it, the adult chose not to feed. They only fledge one no matter how many hatch. It is ‘their way’. In this instance, it was familial homicide.

A parent eagle stands in a nest with two young chicks, surrounded by trees.

Bety was aerating the nest at Mlade Buky around the single egg today.

A stork standing in its nest atop a building, with several houses and green hills in the background.

A miserable day at Cornell nest of Big Red and Arthur. Not good for another fledge – drippy feathers and all. P1 is at the nest too, having fledged two days ago. No doubt they are all hungry!

Three red-tailed hawks perched on a nest with green trees and a city street in the background.

New of fledges at Chichester!

Newsletter no 7 2026 Download

Our baby at Hellgate is losing its little down and turning into a dinosaur! Do you realize that ospreys are some of the only dinosaurs to survive the dinosaur age? And we are murdering them as one of my reader’s states, in the NE USA -. They sent me a poster after reading about the Menhaden issues. I agree. Our planet is on life support and a few greedy corporations and people are killing her and all that is beautiful ———we simply cannot let that happen.

Illustration depicting Earth as a sick patient in a hospital bed, connected to medical equipment. The scene conveys a message about environmental harm, featuring elements like pollution, industrial smoke, and a critique of corporate greed.

Small acts of kindness matter. A friend in London saw a pigeon drinking from a tiny, dirty puddle. They had a bottle of water and a cup in their car, and they went over and, in a safe place, left water for the bird. It went immediately. Remember. Water is life. It costs little to leave out a pan of cool water in a spot for wildlife. Please, if you can, leave out water, especially during these heat domes. Water is often more important than food.

Iris feeding her little dinosaur. Clark brought a huge whole fish for the family.

An adult osprey feeding its chicks in a nest, with a fish laid beside them. The scene is set outdoors with greenery in the background.

A close-up of baby ospreys in a nest, one of them is being fed a fish by an adult osprey. The nest is made of twigs and grass, with some natural surroundings visible.

Iris makes me happy.

Thank you for being with us today. The rains are supposed to come down heavily the rest of the week, and today is packed with errands, including getting Toby’s nails trimmed. It was a joy being outside the last few days. I may take a day or two to write again. Summer is now officially here, and it will go by in a blink.

I want to thank Geemeff, SK Hideaways, CG, and Ping Shen for all their news! I really appreciate your generosity in sharing news with all our readers in Bird World. Thank you to the individuals who send out newsletters, post on FB with the latest information, and the owners of the streaming cams that allow us to view these amazing birds.

Hawklet falls out of nest onto platform, Peace fledges…late Sunday in Bird World

14 June 2026

Hello Everyone,

It is a beautiful coolish summer day on the Canadian Prairies. We had a lovely walk and visited with our neighbour and her two Cavaliers and watched as everyone put the final touches on their front flower beds. I admire ‘our block’. Everyone helps one another, comes together for a cause, and takes care of their property. People with big dogs cross the street so as not to confound the little ones. Nice.

We have been spending so much time on the new lounge sofa and chairs. It was the best thing I could do for Don. It is not soft like the sofa, and he can lift himself up and out much more easily. Toby gives it a thumbs-up, since he can stay in the shade or run around in the sun. From the top deck, we can listen and watch the birds without frightening them. The Starling fledglings are still here. Too soon, they will leave with their parents and return later in the fall. What I like is that the garden, with all the rain we have had, is now so private. The trees are tall, and all the shrubs are doing well. It is like living in a forest full of birds.

Birds are falling for all kinds of reasons – weather and storms making old nests heavy and weak and they are falling or accidents especially when prey is delivered.

Everyone held their breath. Big Red is not at the nest so much now that the chicks are self-feeding and nearing fledge, and when she is there, all eyes are on that nest. Well, today we held our breath as P1 fell out of the nest cup. At first, everyone worried that it was all the way to the ground, but thankfully, it was only to a lower platform. Big Red was feeding P3.

A nest of Red-tailed Hawks with several young birds visible, perched and interacting on a rooftop ledge, surrounded by greenery and a city street below.

Siblings look down.

Two juvenile red-tailed hawks perched in a nest on a rooftop, surrounded by foliage.

My goodness. They are cute. Look at the eyes of P2.

A close-up view of a Red-tailed Hawk nest with three chicks resting inside, surrounded by greenery and a cityscape in the background.

The camera went to the construction site and then we see P1 stunned back on the nest. P1 flew back into the nest from the platform. It did not fall all the way to the ground.

Aerial view of a red-tailed hawk nest with two hawk chicks perched among twigs and leaves, surrounded by an urban environment.

Everything is OK.

A young red-tailed hawk sitting on a nest made of twigs and leaves, with a metal structure in the foreground and greenery visible below.

Three young red-tailed hawks sitting in their nest made of twigs, perched on a structure with a view of greenery and a street below.

What a relief.

At the Royal Oak nest, Peace successfully fledged. Two local individuals went to the tree to try to help if Peace was grounded. It is on a branch. Everyone is hoping that the adults will feed their chick.

Black storklet hatches in Estonia.

A black stork stands over its nest in a tree, with a recently hatched chick visible on the ground of the nest. The surrounding area is lush with greenery, indicating a natural habitat.

There is a fourth osplet that has hatched at the Prince Edward Island Osprey nest at Blackbush.

Osprey nest made of sticks on a platform, with some chicks visible in the center. The photo is taken from above at Blackbush Beach Resort.

The Stellar’s Eagle ‘Stella’ that has been living in North River, Newfoundland, Canada, displaced a fledgling Bald Eagle. Here it is on video by Bald Eagle Lives Nests and News. There is also ome other good information on both species and their interactions: https://youtu.be/5DS5PJ71c7M?

A large eagle perched on a tree branch, with green foliage in the background and text overlay discussing the rarity of encounters with such birds.

We have news from Ping Shen in Seattle. “Good news to share – a bit behind last year, but Osplet #1 has hatched for Harry & Sally! Visited today and noticed an egg shell on the side of the nest, and sure enough…there was a little one! Perhaps a day or two old, is my guess. Saw a quick feed, and noticed (at least) one other egg still in the nest, so likely more to come…Harry and Sally both seem to be doing well – still very sweet to observe them watching over their precious Osplet.”

A pair of ospreys perched on a nest, one feeding a chick while the other watches attentively among twigs and branches.

Two ospreys in a nest made of sticks, with one bird standing and the other crouched, possibly feeding on a fish.

There is at least one osplet at Threave Osprey Nest 3.

Clark continues to keep the big fish coming to the nest. Will this little cutie pie be an only? Someone mentioned a possible pip in egg 2.

Two ospreys in their nest, with eggs visible among twigs and branches, in a clear outdoor setting.

Close-up of a young osprey chick nestled among eggs and twigs in a nest.

Close-up of a young osprey chick sitting on a nest with its parent nearby, surrounded by nesting materials.

An osprey standing on its nest filled with sticks and grass, with a view of a parking lot in the background.

The two eaglets at the Big Bear Valley nest, Luna and Sandy, are getting very close to fledge.

Are there intruders around Loch Arkaig 2? https://youtu.be/BecPV01-e_E?

Two birds of prey standing guard in their nest with green landscape in the background, and three chicks visible in the nest.

A bird of prey stands near its nest where three baby birds are visible among twigs and moss, set against a green landscape in the background.

Little Dewey has won all of our hearts and minds. Please continue to send good wishes to this nest.

An adult osprey standing over a chick in a nest made of sticks, with a view of a waterfront area in the background.

At Pitkin County, Emma and Charlie are being incredible parents.

An osprey perched on a nest with two chicks, surrounded by greenery in the background. The scene captures a caring moment between the parent bird and its young.

An osprey sits on a nest made of twigs and branches, with two chicks visible in the nest. The background features a green landscape with shrubs and trees.

It looks like Charlie and the New Female at the Charlo Montana nest could have three soon – is that a crack in that third egg?

A fluffy owl chick resting on a nest surrounded by straw and a cracked egg.

An osprey perched on a pole overlooking a grassy landscape, with another osprey resting in a nest below.

I keep checking on Bety and Bukachek to see if we have a hatch at Mlade Buky. I am not seeing anything else.

A pair of storks in a nest atop a rural setting, one standing and the other resting, with houses and hills in the background.

After fearing the worst, the Mum returned to the Kaljukotkas 2 Golden Eagle nest in Estonia – a fact that saved the life of that healthy little eaglet.

A young bird with fluffy white and black feathers stands next to an adult bird with mottled brown feathers in a nest surrounded by trees.

Life+ posted:

A man in a suit stands on a rocky shore, gazing upwards as a California condor flies overhead, while a sea otter rests nearby on the rocks. The image conveys a message about a new law in California aimed at protecting endangered animals.

We have another hatch today in Finland and it is at the Ilomantsi nest.

A view of an eagle's nest on a branch, with one eagle standing on the nest and another lying down, overlooking a calm lake surrounded by trees under a cloudy sky.

An osprey perched on its nest made of twigs and branches overlooking a calm lake surrounded by trees, with a cloudy sky above.

Take care, everyone. We hope the start to the week is a good one for each and every one of you.

Thank you to Ping Shen for the excellent images of the Seattle ospreys. It is so great to hear from you and see that Sally and Harry are doing well. Thank you to everyone who posted information and images on FB, and to the owners of the streaming cams from which I took my screen captures today. I am eternally grateful to witness our birds’ lives.

Tragedy at SF Golden Gate Audubon…late Saturday in Bird World

30 May 2026

Hello Everyone,

We hope that the start to the last weekend in May has been good to you. We are moving into June and the time is passing too quickly. All winter I complained about the cold and ice and the fact that we could not get out and walk as we used to due to the icy sidewalks and trails. Now it is so hot that we have heat warnings and due to Toby’s breed and Don’s medication, we can’t go out if it is too hot!!!!!!!! I hate complaining. On top of this, Don is loving the series Death in Paradise. It is filmed at Deshaines in Guadaloupe, where we stayed on our last big holiday. We recognise so many of the places! Gosh, that was fun, and the weather was beautiful. The hummingbirds would flit around our faces in the morning and evenings, and we spent so much time in the new Botanical Gardens while staying in a small cottage on the grounds of the Old Botanical Gardens. It was magical. I hope you can all go one day – just eat the fish the women cook on the beach. Fresh, grilled, and wrapped in newsprint! Delicious.

We were out early for a Toby walk and then to pick up our little Hyskap plants. Toby and Don waited 45 minutes in line with me – the programme is a success, and yet, most of my neighbours do not know about it. Our little plot of land is almost brimming with trees and shrubs for the birds and animals. We are pleased. We are on a mission to drink lots of homemade ‘sun’ tea (cold tea made with tea bags, not the powdered pre-sugared kind). The key is to keep everyone hydrated, including The Girls, Toby, and the animals outside. I hope you are paying attention, too!!!!!

It is the very last season for the streaming cam for Richmond and his new mate, Wendy. That in itself is a sad occurreance but this morning tragedy struck. The first egg DNH nor did the second. There was one little osplet. Wendy sadly could not figure out how to feed it in time to save that precious baby. She removed her dead chick and the last unviable egg to the edge of the nest this morning.

Richmond sees his baby for the first time – so joyful after losing his long term mate, Rosie, this year, and now, this little one perished.

Two ospreys are seen in their nest, handling a fish that is partly visible among sticks and twigs.

I wish Golden Gate Audubon would reconsider shutting off the camera. Perhaps a fundraiser? There aren’t to many ospreys! How many do we get to watch in California? And Richmond is still there after all these years – . I wonder if they might change their minds?

A close-up of an osprey in its nest, with surrounding twigs and some remnants of a previous nestling.

At the Usk Valley, the chick has had four fish delivered, including at least one nice Bream that I saw. Syfadden is an excellent isher. Syfadden and Cogwyn are doing excellent!

Two ospreys perched on their nest made of twigs and branches, with a green landscape and trees in the background under a clear blue sky.

Looks of activity at the San Jose City Hall. All four have flown and it is a busy time for Hartley, Monty, and BOGs chasing these four characters down. SK Hideaways has some video for us: https://youtu.be/kIcphBp29qU?

Gayle Gordon brings us sad news from the Blue Springs Bald Eagle nest. Did someone rescue this eaglet, I wonder.

Screenshot of a newspaper front page titled 'The Daily Chronicle' from June 18, 1946, reporting breaking news about a bald eagle incident at Blu Springs Missouri. The headline reads 'EXTRA! BREAKING NEWS! OWL STRIKE AT BLUE SPRINGS MISSOURI BALD EAGLE NEST KNOCKS EAGLET OFF NEST BRANCH.' The page includes illustrations of eagles and a nest, and various subheadings discussing eyewitness reports and city council discussions.

Augusta and Samson have two osplets at Border Ospreys! Rosie Shields brings us all the latest news.

EAGER BEAVER

Jeff Kerr brings us news at Tweed Valley.

Two ospreys in a nest made of sticks, with two eggs visible nearby. One osprey is eating a fish while the other watches.

It looks like there will only be one hatch at Ranworth this year.

A mother bird feeding her chick in a nest made of sticks, surrounded by greenery.

Just look at that baby – on top and right up front at Poole Harbour.

A close-up view of several baby birds, covered in gray down feathers, huddled together in a nest made of twigs and grass, with an adult bird partially visible in the background.

Aerial view of osprey chicks huddled together in a nest, surrounded by twigs and debris.

Idris, Telyn, and three little osplets at Dyfi. It is all under control.

An osprey perched on a nest made of twigs and sticks, interacting with chicks and feeding them, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and green vegetation.

Elen and Teifi are doing well with their three at Glaslyn.

A bird sitting in a nest made of twigs and branches, with two small chicks nearby, on a grassy background.

It’s hard to see but close by at the Pont Cresor nest, Aeron Z2 and Blue 014 also have three healthy little ones!

An osprey nest containing one osprey chick resting, with an adult osprey perched on a nearby branch, against a scenic backdrop of hills and fields during twilight.

The trio at Rutland Water’s Manton Bay nest of Blue 33 and Maya are moving out of the Reptile Phase and getting their beautiful juvenile feathers. Just look at them with their beaks wide open!

A parent bird feeding its chicks in a nest made of twigs, with several young birds visible and a calm water background.

An osprey is feeding its chicks in a nest made of twigs and branches by the water.

Now to check on two nests in the US – Dewey Beach because I am concerned about fish deliveries and the impact of when Omega starts trawling and Traverse Bay because of the nest slide.

Dewey Beach: Mum had a small PS. Four feedings for the baby today, according to wicked fish counter-identifier, Heidi. The little one is so cute.

An osprey stands over its two chicks in a nest made of twigs and branches, near a body of water with a blue structure and outdoor seating visible in the background.

A close-up view of an osprey standing on its nest made of sticks, with visible water and buildings in the background.

An osprey stands near its nest, which contains a fluffy chick, surrounded by sticks and branches, with a waterfront and buildings in the background.

I’d like to think that a miracle is holding up that Traverse City nest. Things are alright. Keep sending positive wishes for both of these nests.

A bald eagle and its chick perched in a nest overlooking a clear blue lake, with surrounding trees and a sunny sky.

Other quick news:

DH3 has branched.

Decorah Eagles: Eaglet DH3 Takes a Giant First Leap from the Nest Download

Heidi reports a pip for Tom and Audrey.

Close-up of an osprey's head near a nest with several eggs, one of which has a crack, indicating a chick may be hatching.

So far, so good at Steelscape.

A mother bird feeding her four chicks in a nest, with three eaglets visible in the foreground and one stretched out in the back, surrounded by natural foliage.

And look at Achieva!

A close-up view of an osprey nest with four young osprey chicks resting among twigs and branches. One chick is standing, while others are sitting in the nest, surrounded by greenery.

There is a crisis in California. Seabirds are starving to death.

A post from the Native Animal Rescue of Santa Cruz County about the rising crisis affecting seabirds in California, highlighting the plight of Brown Pelicans, Cormorants, and Common Murres suffering from starvation and entanglement in fishing lines.

Two pelicans standing side by side, looking weak and malnourished, with text emphasizing their starvation and the plight of seabirds along the coast.

If you see a sick bird and there is someone fishing with a net, get help and scoop them up. Do not cut the line they are attached to. This could kill them. Get them to the nearest wildlife rehabilitation centre!

This reminds me – each of you should be doing some due diligence. In your phone, have the numbers of the local wildlife rescue in your area. Do not be afraid to call them! Do not call the USFWS, call the rescues!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you don’t know the number of the nearest rescue of the streaming cams that you are watching and there is no chat or a moderator, find out what the nearest rescue is and put it in your phone. If you notice something untoward, call and report!

Ever heard of the Dartford Warbler? It has made a comeback. Have a happy read.

A small bird with a gray head and reddish-brown body perched on green foliage, surrounded by budding flowers.

“Dartford Warbler” by tsbl2000 is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0.

Dartford warbler stages a comeback 60 years after almost vanishing https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/29/dartford-warbler-stages-a-comeback-60-years-after-almost-vanishing?CMP=share_btn_url

The BBC covers the comeback – a 44% increase in numbers!

Record numbers of Dartford warblers recorded at RSPB Arne Download

Two gorgeous White-tail eaglets on the nest for Milda and Zorro. I note from the chat there is an issue with getting fish to the nest at the weekend – it is the same in many parts of the US and Canada. Humans take over the rivers and the lakes and the raptors cannot feed their families. I really do love some of the regions in the UK that ban human activity during breeding season!

Condensation on the camera lens?

A close-up view of a nesting site for the sea eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla), featuring a nest made of twigs and branches, with greenery and trees in the background.

Incubation continues at many Finnish osprey nests, including 2 and 5. The very first Finnish chick hatched in nest 1 on May 26.

Geemeff’s Woodland Trust daily summary for Loch Arkaig Saturday 30th May 2026

After many calm days, there were two intrusions by strange Ospreys, or possibly the same Osprey in two locations. An unringed male actually landed on Nest Two when Louis was on incubation duty, and was chased off quickly. The chase continued in the air, and meantime Dorcha tag-teamed back onto the nest to protect the eggs. Over on Nest One the intruder didn’t actually land but came close enough, with Garry chasing, to put Aurora on high alert. The eggs are due to start hatching in a couple of days and the two males performed their protective roles perfectly as did the two females. Garry LV0 delivered one fish for Aurora 536 raising the Nest One tally to eighty nine, and Louis also delivered one fish to Dorcha, raising the Nest Two tally to ninety five. It rained lightly on and off, a damp and misty day today, and tonight’s overnight forecast is light rain showers and light winds with a low of 12°C, changing tomorrow to thundery showers with a gentle breeze and a high of 15°C.

Today’s videos:

https://youtu.be/FYSl40JJb6s N2 Breakfast for Dorcha 09.10.13

https://youtu.be/TUJEoaQCn3E N2 Louis chases an unringed intruder Osprey off the nest 13.43.22

https://youtu.be/CxaPX74de4g N1 This time, an intruder Osprey is around Aurora’s nest 14.12.27

https://youtu.be/SUYunderRIo N1 As the mist rolls in, Garry brings a fish 19.17.24

Bonus volunteering opportunity – become a citizen scientist for Woodland Trust:

https://www.open.ac.uk/blogs/careers/?p=8356
https://naturescalendar.woodlandtrust.org.uk/

Come and join the friendly community at Woodland Trust’s Osprey forum:

https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/osprey-cam

Last but not least – Big Red and a nest full of hawklets and chippies. The babies are not only getting their gorgeous juvenile feathers but they are also working those wings.

A nest of red-tailed hawk chicks resting in a nest made of twigs, atop a building with a view of trees and a street in the background.

View of three red-tailed hawk chicks in a nest made of twigs and leaves, with urban scenery in the background.

A red-tailed hawk perched on a nest with three chicks, surrounded by branches, on a high structure overlooking a city street.

Thank you for being with us today. Take care. Stay hydrated. Send good wishes to all the nests and please, if you can, leave water out for wildlife. It could save a life. See you soon!

Thank you so much to everyone who has posted information on FB today, to Jeff Kear and UK Osprey Info, to PB for keeping me informed, and to the owners of the streaming cams and the authors of newsletters and articles. Thank you to Geemeff and SK Hideaways for their videos and daily reports.

First hatch at Pont Cresor and Kielder Forest…late Monday in Bird World

25 May 2026

Hello,

It’s hot. We were out early with Toby and now we are inside, drapes drawn and AC on. Cavaliers are susceptible to many ailments (I don’t care, I will take good care of Toby forever) so that Toby cannot be out in the heat of the day. He has a ‘chill’ coat that is soaked in cold water and a chill mat and I have made ice lollies for him with bone broth. Interestingly, Don has a medicine that restricts him from being out in the heat, too. So I guess summer is going to be interesting!

The first hatch has happened in the Glaslyn Valley and it is at the Pont Cresor nest of Z2 Aeron and Blue 014.

There are still two at the nest of CJ7 and Blue 022 at Poole Harbour although I almost caught myself thinking there were three.

An aerial view of an ospreys' nest containing two chicks and three eggs, surrounded by twigs and nesting materials.

Aerial view of an osprey nest with three chicks and one egg among twigs and nesting material.

A close-up of a bird's nest containing two newly hatched chicks, with one chick facing upwards and opening its beak, while an adult bird is positioned nearby.

There are three osplets at the Moraine Preservation Fund Osprey Platform. Little is so tiny! I hope they get lots of fish and this baby survives.

An osprey nest with several chicks being fed by an adult osprey, surrounded by twigs, pine cones, and some debris.

Clark PUD in Washington State has three babies and no shade!

A close-up view of an owl nest containing several young owlets, surrounded by twigs and natural materials, with a background showing train tracks and green grass.

Newport Bay Conservany has two osplets that are getting their juvenile feathers.

A close-up view of an osprey resting in its nest made of sticks, with a scenic background of grassy wetlands and a winding river.

Three babies at Smallwood…

A bird sitting in a nest made of twigs and branches, with two chicks visible nearby.

Beautiful babies with Mum at Brevard in Florida.

Two osprey chicks sitting in their nest with a view of the water and a dock in the background.

Incubation continues in the Usk Valley in Wales.

Two birds sitting in a nest made of twigs on a tree branch, with a green landscape in the background.

Two little scrappers at Port of Ridgefield in Washington.

A bird standing on a nest with three chicks, surrounded by twigs and grass.

Please send the Dewey Beach every ounce of energy you can. One little osplet. Please, please let them have enough fish to keep this baby to fledge. Two small fish have come to the nest. Dad is trying but the adults have to be so hungry. This whole lack of fish ‘thing’ that is human caused is simply driving me to the brink.

An osprey perched on its nest, which is made of twigs and contains two small chicks, with a calm body of water and buildings in the background.

Incubation continues at Loch of the Lowes in Scotland.

An osprey standing on its nest overlooking a calm body of water surrounded by trees.

First fish from Jack at the Achieva nest came at 0832. The family was waiting. Mum got it and fed everyone.

An osprey nest with two chicks and one adult osprey perched on the edge, surrounded by branches. In the background, there are residential buildings and trees.

Chick 2 has hatched for Idris and Telyn at Dyfi.

An osprey standing near its nest, with three hatchlings visible on the ground among twigs and debris.

Two osprey chicks sitting in a nest made of twigs, with a scenic view of a grassy landscape and distant hills in the background.

A close-up view of a nest with several young osprey chicks and an unhatched egg, surrounded by twigs and nesting materials.

There are still three chicks at Rutland’s Manton Bay nest of Blue 33 and Maya.

Close-up of an osprey sitting in its nest with three chicks, near Manton Bay, with calm water in the background.

Three eggs being incubated at Lyn Brenig in Wales.

A bird perched on a nest against a backdrop of a river and trees, with the nest made of sticks and twigs.

One beautiful baby so far for White YW and Blue 35 at Foulshaw Moss.

An osprey sitting on its nest, surrounded by twigs and sticks, with a vast grassy field and distant hills in the background under a clear blue sky.

Frankie and Angel and their two darling osplets at Loch Doon.

An osprey standing on a nest made of twigs and moss, with two chicks visible nearby, set against a backdrop of trees and a distant landscape.

Dylan loves delivering Brown Trout to his family at Lyn Clywedog in Wales.

A close-up view of a nest containing several newly hatched chicks, with an adult bird standing nearby on the edge of the nest.

Life in the osprey world appears to be going well at these nests. There are, of course, many others, and we must check in on Iris. Tomorrow is the first day to vote on the name for NewGuy2. Please take part.

These two are hilarious.

An osprey is taking off from its nest, which is made of twigs and located on a raised platform. Another osprey is resting in the nest. The background shows a parking lot and greenery.

A close-up view of an osprey nest containing two juvenile ospreys, with one adult osprey sitting nearby, overlooking a parking lot and greenery in the background.

Rosie Shields brings us the latest news from Border Ospreys.

EGG COUNTDOWN Download

I am excited that Aran and his new mate will have chicks in a few days. He was the mate to Mrs G, then Elen (who is now with Teifi), and it is just great that there was a platform and a female for this dedicated dad.

A pair of osprey birds perched on a nest made of twigs and branches, located on a wooden platform. In the background, a blurred view of a grassy landscape with logs and a grazing animal.

Mary Kerr posted a YouTube video of Teifi and his brother Tywi in 2020. Teifi will be a dad in a few days when his and Elen’s eggs begin to hatch. Teifi is the son of Idris and Telyn. https://youtu.be/x1ewvCXqql8?

Close-up of two juvenile ospreys resting on a nest, one looking directly at the camera with a serious expression, and the other partially visible with its head turned.

It appears that Richmond and Wendy’s first egg is not viable at 41 days.

A chart titled 'Hatch Watch 2026' showing incubation projections for osprey eggs, with highlighted dates indicating possible hatching periods based on past incubation data.

Kielder Forest news – and there is a hatch at nest 1A.

Chick 1 for Nest 1A

Dale Hollow Eagle cam is frozen on 24 May.

A young eagle perched on a nest surrounded by lush green leaves and branches.

The livestream has been turned off of the Falconshire Bald Eagle nest where Scout eats crumbs and picks at his injured wing. Will he survive? We will never know what happened because they chose to intervene to band the chicks but not to keep Scout in rehab. Banding is, in my mind, a good thing but it is an intervention on the nest. Why not help Scout? Instead of hiding what is happening just because they are overwhelmed by people who care? Caring people should motivate for good!!!!!!

The last screen:

Two young birds in a nest surrounded by green foliage, with text wishing them a safe path toward fledging.

Good night from Missey.

A fluffy cat lounging on a soft surface near a window, looking relaxed and content.

First egg of the 2026 Loon Preservation Society has been laid!

First Egg Laid on LPCs Live Loon Cam Download

Bird flu has been detected in a pair of goshawks in the UK.

The heat on the Canadian Prairies has kept us inside. Don sleeps more as his disease progresses. Sometimes Toby ‘allows’ me to check on the bird nests. Toby is a bit like a toddler when their mother is on the telephone and they want attention!!!!!!! And how can I refuse?

Close-up of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with black, white, and tan fur, featuring expressive eyes and a curious expression, sitting on a couch.

If you are living in the UK, I know it is HOT, with temperatures of 35°C. Geemeff told me. Unbelievable. Mark Avery, head of RSPB for 25 years, has included paragraphs on a hotter Britain. I have included those thoughts in their entirety. “A hotter UK: a report published a couple of days ago – click here – by the Climate Change Committee contained the slightly chilling phrase ‘The UK was built for a climate that no longer exists today and will be increasingly distant in years to come.‘. That focuses our minds on what we need to do to adapt to the climate-mediated changes that are heading down the road anyway, such as increasing summer temperatures and increasing length of periods of what are currently abnormally high summer temperatures.

It won’t be me who is living in my current late-Victorian semi-detached brick-built, no cavity wall house in 25 years’ time but whoever does will need to do a bit more than know which curtains to shut, which doors to shut (and when to leave them wide open) to cope with high temperatures. Our house has quite a lot of roof that faces south (which is why solar panels work pretty well) but only one small window that faces south so the sun doesn’t beat down into rooms in the middle of the day. And the front door, and largest windows face west (whence the wind often comes) and the back door faces east, so it is possible to flush hot air from the house when temperatures drop in the evening. Even so, sitting quietly, reading a book, with one’s feet in a bowl of cold water is still an option applied even in these times.

There is much food for thought on flooding, the viability of farming, wildlife and infrastructure in this report. Read it and please never, ever, consider voting for Reform or the Conservatives whilst they have their current policies of scrapping net-zero measures. “

It is not just Britain that is hot. And the water that holds the fish for our beloved ospreys will be warming. Life will be difficult. How can we help? Remember: Put a bowl of water outside. There will be someone who needs it, and you might not know. It could be Mama Raccoon, the Sparrow, the homeless cat or dog, that comes in the middle of the night. Water is life.

It isn’t about raptors but if you happen to be near Mumbai, head over to see the art show and listen to a talk by my friend Pherozah Godrej.

Invitation to the 46th Monsoon Art Show at Jehangir Art Gallery, showcasing final year art students from various colleges in Maharashtra. Chief guest: Dr. Pheroza J. Godrej. Inauguration on June 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM, exhibition runs until June 29, 2026.

Beautiful Big Red and her babies. The oldest is just becoming steady standing.

A red-tailed hawk perched in its nest, overlooking two chicks among twigs and greenery.

Three red-tailed hawk chicks sitting in a nest made of twigs and branches, with a blurred background of trees and an elevated structure.

Ruth and Oren’s two hawklets are older at Syracuse University. Look at their juvenile feathers coming in and how good they are at standing.

Two juvenile hawks sitting in their nest surrounded by twigs and foliage.

Love White Storks? Knepp Farm’s Rewilding has brought them back to Britain and you can watch on their life stream: https://www.youtube.com/live/s0liN8AzykQ?

Two stork chicks interacting in a nest made of twigs, with greenery and a landscape visible in the background.

Geemeff’s The calm routine of the previous days changed today when Louis was kept busy keeping intruders away from the nest – while Dorcha protected the eggs, Louis chased away first a crow and later in the day an intruder Osprey. Neither got close enough to be a threat and Louis still had plenty of time to deliver two fish, taking the nest tally to eighty six. No intruders troubled the occupants of Nest One, and Garry LV0’s tally rises to eighty one after he delivered two fish to Aurora 536. The Inver Mallie forecast for the nest area is dry overnight with light cloud and light winds and a low of 9°C, continuing tomorrow with sunny intervals and a high of 20°C.
Today’s videos:

https://youtu.be/XHVSJOXvl6U N2 Breakfast arrives for Dorcha on a damp grey morning 05.03.41 https://youtu.be/mt9KV0TNvi0 N2 Dorcha guards the eggs while Louis chases a crow 08.35.48https://youtu.be/wabw_lSDNBc N1 Aurora departs with her fish dangling precariously 12.41.19https://youtu.be/0U_yPezarMI N2 Louis is already on the eggs as Dorcha departs 13.47.12https://youtu.be/0JiykpnVbVI N2 Louis chases an intruder Osprey whileDorcha protects the eggs 18.45.56https://youtu.be/GYNsA8GWU84 N1 Garry’s in charge when Aurora departs with fish two 18.58.

You’re invited to join the friendly community at Woodland Trust’s Osprey forum, it’s fun, free and everyone’s welcome:

https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/osprey-cam

The Amersfoort Tower that has falcons in The Netherlands has another little one, Little Prince. He is doing so much better than Smallie that we worried so much about years ago!

A close-up of baby birds in a nest, surrounded by feathers and bedding material.

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum – new couple? two eggs? three? hard to see. I did not see any fish brought on to the nest for the female. I hope I just missed the delivery. Looks like intruders about, too.

Two Ospreys resting in their nest made of twigs and branches, with a green landscape and pathways visible in the background.

Two osprey birds in their nest made of sticks and twigs, with green fields in the background.

Remember. Names for NewGuy2 posted tomorrow!

Thank you for being with us. I expect many more osprey babies to enter the world over the next couple of days. It is marvellous. I don’t believe I have ever worried about fish coming on a nest, save for the year that Aran was injured. What a contrast to the concerns in the NE US. Send wishes to all those nests, please – if the eggs hatch we need fish!

I have just learned that California has passed a law that would protect endangered species. I will find out more and report in a day or two. If this is true, it is wonderful – a real change from what is happening in Florida.

Take care. Stay cool. Remember to drink lots of water! Stay hydrated. See you soon.

Thank you to all of today’s contributors, whether it be videos, FB announcements, newsletters, or invites. We are grateful for all the camera owners who allow us to watch the lives of the birds, and we would be very grateful to know what has happened to Scout.

P3 is tiny but eating well…late Saturday in Bird World

16 May 2026

Hello Everyone,

My goodness gracious. We had hoped to plant but it is freezing outside. With the wind it is – 2 C. They are even saying we could have snow as it is now snowing in places three hours north of us! I can’t believe it. Even Toby didn’t want to be out in the cold wind today. We did not go to the greenhouse. We could have but it would have meant having all the plants inside and some of the cats would have destroyed them before I could get them planted. So it has been a rather lazy day and instead of a barbecue it was a pot of warming soup.

P3 is tiny compared to P1. P3 often stays away from the two older hawks, preferring to sleep on the opposite side of the nest bowl. Laura Culley told me once, aeons ago, that this might indicate a change in gender. So let’s consider that the two older ones are females, and this little one is a male.

A Red-tailed Hawk feeding its chicks in a nest made of twigs and leaves, with three fluffy gray chicks visible.

To the shock of everyone, Arthur got to do a tandem feeding with Big Red on Saturday.

P3 and two different feedings. Dryed off in the second.

A red-tailed hawk feeding its chicks in a nest, surrounded by twigs and remnants of prey.

Nice crop for P3.

A Red-tailed Hawk standing near its nest with several fluffy chicks, surrounded by twigs and natural materials.

How many remember the lovely and quite successful osprey family on the PSEG nest at Patchogue, New York? There is currently no cam but ‘L’ sent me a note that Isaac had posted that the osprey family is on the nest.

A tall wooden pole with an osprey nest at the top against a clear blue sky.

SK Hideaways Videos, Week of 10 May 2026

FOBBV Eagles ~ Big Bear Valley, CA ~ Jackie, Shadow, Sandy, and Luna
Nest Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4-L2nfGcuE
Wide View Cam (Cam 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41eq4VzCYc4
LIVE Recap & Observations https://bit.ly/3Md8TSz

Sandy & Luna Share Goodnight Beaky Kisses 💕 Shadow Tucks Family In💤(2026 May 11)
Sandy and Luna cuddled up at dusk to share some beaky kisses (and perhaps leftover feesh) and cuddle up for the night. Shadow checked in to make sure all was well, wished Jackie sweet eagle dreams, and headed off to his nighttime roost.
Video: https://youtu.be/8p8GKklfutw

Fraser Point Eagles~ Santa Cruz Island, CA ~ Cruz, Andor, Sasha, Zuma, and Ryder
Courtesy Institute for Wildlife Studies | explore.org | Fraser Point Eagles Cam Ops
Nest Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY4V_AppZ6s

On a 9-fish day, the eaglets sported bowling ball-sized crops and Cruz was on an allopreening mission (2026 May 15)
It was a 9-fish day for Sasha, Zuma, and Ryder at Fraser Point. Cruz brought 4 to the nest; Andor 5. The eaglets enthusiastically accepted all 9 and ended the day with ginormous crops. Throughout the afternoon, Cruz was intent on allopreening Zuma ~ there was no escape. The eaglets are 7 weeks old.
Video: https://youtu.be/U3vjDarjWDQ

San Jose City Hall Falcons ~ San Jose, CA ~ Hartley, Monty, and 4 chicks
Courtesy San Jose City Hall Peregrine Falcon Cam
Nest Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBSxPjy5sow
Ledge Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pp9TisLmLU
Roof Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQLhmV6bP6o

Banding: Hartley & Monty Mounted a Harrowing Defense ~ Banders Were Unflinching
San Jose City Hall Falcons ~ San Jose, CA (2026 May 13)
Once again, banding day at the San Jose City Hall peregrine falcon nest was an epic event beginning with Hartley and Monty’s aerial defense that didn’t cease for the entire 2-1/2 hours. The remarkable banding team of Zeka Glucs, director Predatory Bird Research Group; Gavin Emmons, wildlife biologist; and Kaitlin Lopez, condor crew lead at Pinnacles National Park were unflinching as they completed their mission quickly and efficiently.

The video covers the preamble to the “featherless monsters’” arrival, a step-by-step view of the banding, lots of Hartley and Monty’s aerial defense, and the happy aftermath.
Video: https://youtu.be/xAj20H9x1OI

Dr. Zeka Glucs gave us a trip report afterwards:
“You’ve all heard by now that we found out all four chicks in this clutch are male. Four boys! That is a first for this nest site and will make Fledgewatch very exciting, I’m sure, as males can fledge early and fly fast. These nestlings now have one band on each leg to help us track them throughout their lifetimes: a silver USGS Bird Banding Lab band that may temporarily be sporting some colored electrical tape for easy identification, and black visual ID band with a 4-digit alphanumeric code. The bands for each bird are as follows:

1. Male, left leg 70/BH, right leg blue tape
2. Male, left leg red tape, right leg 67/BH
3. Male, left leg yellow tape, right leg 53/BH
4. Male, left leg 71/BH, right leg no tape (silver)

“You may also notice the new radio transmitters mounted to the black VID bands. They are slipped onto an existing flange on the band with a drop of superglue. You can learn a little more about these hip new transmitters here: https://celltracktech.com/pages/blumorpho?srsltid=AfmBOor3VcKJblv-5sA6yBQaTUwFyRuVVJjCXXrVhLFtYvxThd9cRgEv. Currently all of them are transmitting and it will be very interesting to see how they work when the chicks leave the nest and are on the move!”

Chicks Venture Outside Nest Box for First Time! Utter Chaos Begins 🤭(2026 May 12)
An exciting new phase began for Hartley and Monty’s chicks as all four ventured out of the nest box for dinner. Hartley and Monty both fed the chicks before they returned to the safety of the only home they’ve known for their whole 3-week lives. They’re blissfully unaware of the even bigger adventure that awaits them tomorrow, when they’ll be banded, checked, and sexed.
Video: https://youtu.be/lpnLXUv1DfY

Chicks Still Line-up for Meals ~ Exit Angels, Enter Raptors (2026 May 10)
Seemingly overnight, the 20-day-old chicks went from angel eaters to mini raptors, earning their designation as such. This extended feeding footage shows that change, as well as their progress in learning to self-feed. Monty delivered prey #7 while #6 was in progress. The chicks’ eating gusto remained high.
Video: https://youtu.be/fmXQomZJoKc

Two Harbors Eagles ~ Catalina Island, CA ~ Cholyn & Chase
Courtesy Institute for Wildlife Studies | explore.org | Two Harbors Eagles Cam Ops
Overlook Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yx7RKxpyzQ
Eagle Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5T2eHM8tcI

Cholyn & Chase Spend Mother’s Day Together ~ Their Bond Stronger than Ever (2026 May 10)
Cholyn and Chase have been devoted partners for 23 years. Today they bonded all around their special Two Harbors territory ~ chortling, beaky kissing, and gazing into each other’s beautiful eyes. A romance for the ages, if you’re a romantic. Or a remarkable bond, if you prefer a more ornithological view.
Video: https://youtu.be/L_Xp_wOeyQw

Geemeff’s Woodland Trust daily summary for Loch Arkaig Saturday 16th May 2026

Another uneventful day, just a momentary alarm for Dorcha as she was startled by a little Willow Warbler, who was probably the more startled of the two given Dorcha’s huge size especially when those massive wings are unfurled. Light rain is falling at the time of this report (midnight) and forecast to continue through the night with a low of 6°C, changing to thundery showers tomorrow with a high of 12°C. Both Dorcha and Aurora 536 received two fish each from their respective mates Louis and Garry LV0. The Nest Two tally rises to sixty four, and the Nest One to sixty six fish. Steve Quinn has had a good look at the fish stats to date, the hyvor comment system won’t allow the links to be posted so just pop fish counting summary into the search box (on the right above the featured comment) and you’ll be able to read his excellent current and previous analyses.

Today’s videos:

https://youtu.be/4b6m2pX98g4 N2 Early breakfast for Dorcha 05.15.19

https://youtu.be/AtFrR7HTSG4 N2 Dorcha is startled by a Willow Warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus) 14.00.04

https://youtu.be/znlAl59Dfrk N1 First fish finally arrives for Aurora 14.50.26

https://youtu.be/GiN-WuaXpTE N1 Aurora seizes fish two as soon as Garry lands 18.33.22

https://youtu.be/_lLonMc5KwI N2 Dorcha gets a second fish 15 hours after the first 20.48.53 (zoom)

Blast from the past, this day in previous years:

https://youtu.be/YND-HJeeMPk N1 Leverage: Aila upsets Louis’ dignity 2020

https://youtu.be/xRyEpGVbcwA N1 Two pronged approach: nest-building the Louis way 2020

https://youtu.be/YTMiWlJQses N1 Louis is determined to stay, Aila has other ideas 2020

https://youtu.be/vJfJ3Y6Tmfg N1 Time to go, Louis! 2020

https://youtu.be/nRt2SB2Bc58 N2 Tricky stick causes problems for Dorcha 2022

https://youtu.be/CncGyiCy2Wg N2 Cheeky Hooded Crow eyes up the eggs 2022

https://youtu.be/bKujmLG-IuQ N2 Breakfast arrives in a gust of wind but Dorcha holds on 2023

https://youtu.be/EBah_zuuOXY N2 Size matters! A little Tree Pipit visits Dorcha 2024 (zoom)

https://youtu.be/psX-lwLzRlo N2 Stickgate! Sticks come and go 2024

https://youtu.be/-w4qO57K1uk N1 A redpoll pays a flying visit 2024 (zoom)

https://youtu.be/zFr74qbPxN4 N2 Louis is gular fluttering to cool down in 26°C (78.8°F) heat 2024 (zoom)

https://youtu.be/3ainCb_9inA N2 First fish arrives to the sound of birdsong 2025

https://youtu.be/FmbBKyiOcBI N1 Successful mating for Garry & Aurora 2025

You’re invited! Come and join the friendly community at Woodland Trust’s Osprey forum, it’s fun, free and everyone’s welcome:

https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/osprey-cam

‘L’ sent me a great little article on the banding of the three eaglets at the MN-DNR Bald Eagle nest:

EagleCam chicks banded Download

UK Osprey population is growing!

Close-up of three speckled eggs resting in a bed of straw and vegetation.

It is being reported that M15 has a new female friend at the SW Florida Bald Eagle nest after losing Harriet and then his second mate, F23, this season.

Surviving eaglet at the White-tailed Eagle nest in the Hebrides is doing well.

A bird sitting on a nest made of twigs and grass, with a small chick visible beside it.

Take care, everyone. Thank you so much for being with us for this quick check in on a few of the nests!

Thank you to ‘L’ for some great updates, to SK Hideaways and Geemeff for their wonderful video links and reports on so many nests, to the owners of the streaming cams and those that report on FB. We are always grateful!

Remembering Dory…late Sunday in Bird World

10 May 2026

Hello Everyone,

It was one year ago today that dear Dory, the mother at the Audubon Boathouse Osprey nest, was dragged off the nest and killed by a GHO. The owl’s presence was known and many have wondered why measures were never taken to protect the ospreys and their chicks from the owl. I continue to wonder because it is a boathouse. If you can rig up a camera you can set up red strobe lights that have been effective in keeping owls away from osprey and eagle nests protecting them and ensuring that neither the adults or the chicks die from those silent deadly attacks. Heidi included a remembrance for Dory today on FB. It is so sad.

It is a reminder for us to advocate for the protection of our beloved raptors (all wildlife).

An osprey named Dory sitting in her nest at the Audubon Boathouse, with a focus on her third egg laid on May 10, 2025.

Thanksk ‘SD’ for posting this as I might have missed it.

A Facebook post discussing the challenges faced by ospreys nesting near a highway in Wayzata, detailing the removal of their nest, attempts to deter them, and the legal protections for their eggs.

A close-up view of a bird's nest made of sticks, perched on a metal structure, with a bird on a nearby pole decorated with flags. The background features greenery and a cloudy sky.

Ospreys delay construction! Thanks, ‘P’ and ‘Geemeff’, for bringing this to my attention!

https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/ospreys-delay-mndot-construction-highway-12-reclaiming-nest-site/89-18f53bef-2e19-4f3b-beb7-9f8ec8544d80

SK Hideaways brings us all the news – and there is certainly drama – in their weekly videos! Thank you, SK.

SK Hideaways Videos, Week of 3 May 2026

FOBBV Eagles ~ Big Bear Valley, CA ~ Jackie, Shadow, Sandy, and Luna
Courtesy FOBBVCAM | Friends of Big Bear Valley
Nest Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4-L2nfGcuE
Wide View Cam (Cam 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41eq4VzCYc4
LIVE Recap & Observations https://bit.ly/3Md8TSz

Sandy Practices Bird Calls with Luna on Standby (2026 May 7)
Sandy continues to engage with other birds, watching and responding to their calls. Perhaps Sandy is practicing to be the habitat hospitality manager. Seems quite fitting.
Video: https://youtu.be/U-hHp0IQR4o

On 1-Month Hatch Birthday, Sandy & Luna Turn In Early🧸Sleeping Beauties (2026 May 4)
Happy 1-month hatch day Sandy, closely followed by Luna! After a 6-feesh birthday celebration, the eaglets snuggled up to sleep early. Sure looked like they were having some sweet eaglet dreams.
Video: https://youtu.be/iua1Uf9HgOM

Sauces Canyon Eagles ~ Santa Cruz Island, CA ~ Audacity & Jak
Courtesy Institute for Wildlife Studies | explore.org | Sauces Canyon Eagles Cam Ops
Nest Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnTsOesC6hE

Jak & Audacity Play Fish Keep-Away & Tinker On Both Nests (2026 May 8)
Jak (21 years old) and Audacity (20) are as devoted and bonded as a couple of newlyweds. Jak teased Audacity with fish keep-away, they preened and chortled together on the dead snag, and, as always, tinkered on both their main nest and treehouse nest. What an endearing couple they are.
Video: https://youtu.be/0D26L3qqKmg

Fraser Point Eagles ~ Santa Cruz Island, CA ~ Cruz, Andor, Sasha, Zuma, and Ryder
Courtesy Institute for Wildlife Studies | explore.org | Fraser Point Eagles Cam Ops
Nest Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY4V_AppZ6s

Cruz & Andor hook 7 fish in under 2 Hours = 3 stuffed eaglets! (2026 May 5)
Sasha, Zuma, and Ryder had already enjoyed 6 fish from Cruz and Andor earlier in the day. As evening approached, these super parents seemed to have a made a little wager about who would end the day as best angler. In under two hours, Andor won the prize, hooking 5 fish to Cruz’s 2. We’re absolutely certain the Princess let her Prince win, but let’s not tell him. Needless to say, the eaglets were dragging ginormous crops across the nest as they settled down for the night.
Video: https://youtu.be/mg1jz5Kv7V0

San Jose City Hall Falcons ~San Jose, CA ~ Hartley, Monty, and 4 chicks
Courtesy San Jose City Hall Peregrine Falcon Cam
Nest Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBSxPjy5sow
Ledge Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pp9TisLmLU
Roof Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQLhmV6bP6o

Chicks Go From Fluffy Angels to Disgruntled Diners (2026 May 7)Early this morning, the chicks lined up for mealtime as usual, behaving like perfect angels. However, meals #1 and #2 seemed unsatisfactory to the little ones. They had much to say about the matter. Fortunately, meal #3 hit the mark. By the way, these 3 meals were delivered in under an hour. Hartley and Monty are super parents. Many thanks to the excellent cam ops team for capturing some priceless expressions (and thus allowing me to get super silly!).
Video: https://youtu.be/reg9uBNq8Dg

Size Matters ! At 13 Days, Can You Tell If We Have 1 Male Again? (2026 May 3)
At 13 days old, the chicks are beginning to show some personality and slight size differences. One chick in particular seems a bit smaller, so we could have a mini Monty again this year. We’ll find out for sure at banding time (exact date to be announced).
Video: https://youtu.be/3tmjhIRtKz0

Wakefield Falcons ~ W. Yorkshire, England ~ Mr. P, Mrs. P, and 4 chicks
Courtesy Wakefield Peregrine Project at Wakefield Cathedral
Nest box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TicU6Kvv52c
Internal nest camera: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VLXJIceuec

Mr. P Feeds Everyone ~ Brooded Chicks Pop Heads Out for Bites (2026 May 6)
Mr. P and Mrs. P are extraordinary parents. Mr. P is a very keen dad, always wanting to feed someone ~ anyone. When the chicks aren’t interested, he feeds Mrs. P. If the chicks pop their heads out from beneath mum, he feeds them, too. This family has taken “cuteness overload” to new heights.
Video: https://youtu.be/G9En47Jdiy4

3 & 4 Day-Old-Chicks Await Meal as Dad Feeds Mum & Wind/Rain Squalls (2026 May 2-3)
Mrs. P enjoyed an evening meal fed to her by Mr. P. We didn’t know that a storm was brewing nor what laid beneath Mrs. P. The wind and rain whipped through the nest all night, but Mrs. P kept her treasure well-covered. When the storm calmed, we finally learned that there were four 3- and 4-day old chicks with beaks ready and waiting for breakfast. Congrats Mr. & Mrs. P!
Video: https://youtu.be/e5MAJD0M6QE

Geemeff’s Woodland Trust daily summary for Loch Arkaig Sunday 10th May 2026

Apart from a change in the weather to cooler and wetter, today was much like yesterday – calm and routine, with fish deliveries and incubation changeovers. Louis brought three fish for Dorcha taking the Nest Two tally to fifty three and is on the verge of overtaking Garry LV0. Garry brought two fish for Aurora 536, taking his tally to fifty five, but did she drop the first one? And is what we call the first one actually a second one, is Garry bringing a fish during the nest cam down time, based on Aurora not seeming frantic when the first fish we see is delivered? That’s all speculation as only fish deliveries seen on camera are counted toward Steve Quinn’s fabulous fishy facts. The overnight forecast for the nest area is a low of 1°c

and the rain tapering off to partly cloudy, changing to light cloud and a gentle breeze tomorrow with a high of 11°c.

Today’s videos:

https://youtu.be/LIM2h3FtYVI N2 Breakfast for Dorcha, a whole trout 09.53.39

https://youtu.be/fevm5-7XjyA N1 Garry & Aurora keep tabs on a passing Hoodie 09.06.09

https://youtu.be/QjHdnX2Nlls N1 Has Aurora dropped fish number one? 13.40.10

https://youtu.be/o1u-5paXvZk N2 Louis settles down happily as Dorcha leaves with fish two 14.29.11

https://youtu.be/U466e2fbsVA N1 Aurora sensibly has a nibble of fish two on the nest 19.13.23

https://youtu.be/SjIrhR5Qb18 N2 Louis brings a fish supper, third fish today 20.37.16

Bonus read – with the two Arkaig males providing a steady supply of fish, this article has some interesting facts on how Ospreys fish:

https://www.dyfiospreyproject.com/facts-about-osprey-fishing

Blast from the past, this day in previous years:

https://youtu.be/WRJVln57L5w N1 Cheeky Tawny Owl perches next to Aila 2019 (slo-mo)

https://youtu.be/1IEDIyo9rCQ N1 Louis adds to the chaos on a windy day 2020

https://youtu.be/zcl511TMr_0 N1 Louis resists Aila’s blandishments 2020

https://youtu.be/e_xzfE0KTlk N1 Louis chases a pesky Hoodie 2020

https://youtu.be/iStLjLcvl2I N1 Eurasian Wren pays a visit 2021

https://youtu.be/VPfvH9XEqzU N2 Unringed female intruder steals Dorcha’s fish 2022 (zoom)

https://youtu.be/AM_UsK1riDg N1 Juvenile Tawny Owl plays on the nest 2023

https://youtu.be/0Mbyxj-Wr90 N1 A handsome Jay visits 2023

https://youtu.be/Pe8lgQ2Pdbs N2 Season’s earliest breakfast for Dorcha 2024

https://youtu.be/lz68zyEX6Uw N1 A Tawny Owl perches, calls but no response 2025 (zoom)

https://youtu.be/NKSslCjZ2AY N1 Garry’s dramatic encounter with an unringed Osprey 2025

https://youtu.be/yr5AUEabxDk N1 Unringed intruder returns but is startled by a Jay 2025

Come and join the friendly community at Woodland Trust’s Osprey forum, it’s fun, free and everyone’s welcome:

https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/osprey-cam

There was a lot of worry about the third hatch at Big Red and Arthur’s nest and many questions as to whether or not Big Red had fed it. She certainly has! Big Red loves to feed her chicks. She even had them sunning themselves and knew to let the breeze and nature dry out that nest and her chicks. She is an incredibly experienced mother who will often fill up the big one and then offer more and more, a practice that stops a lot of competition for food.

A red-tailed hawk feeding its chicks in a nest made of twigs, with a view of the surrounding urban landscape.

H72 fledged/fledged at Duke Farms today and was located nearby in a tree.

A fledgling bird with wings spread is preparing to take flight from a nest perched on a tree branch, surrounded by greenery.

A hawk perched on a branch surrounded by foliage at night.

It was a good Mother’s Day for Jill at Achieva as Jack came in with three fish today to add to her own catches for the nest.

Ater the successful rescue at the Dale Hollow Nest, the AEF has decided to name the adult eagles. Here is their announcement:

Facebook post by American Eagle Foundation introducing Dale and Willow, the adult pair at the Dale Hollow Eagle Cam.

Two bald eagles, Dale and Willow, are shown caring for their nest, with text overlay announcing their introduction.

Thank you so much for being with me today – a day where we remember those females, whoever they are and whatever species, that care for others. I hope your day was lovely. Take care. See you soon!

Thank you to everyone who sent me notes, to those who posted information on FB, to Heidi for remembering Dory, to SK and Geemeff for their great videos and news, and to the owners of the streaming cams that allow us to watch our favourite birds.

Oh, silly me…banding day is 13 May for San Jose chicks

6 May 2026

Oh, silly me…thank you SK Hideaways. I am so sorry I missed the finer details of your YouTube posting.

SK Hideaways has a post for the banding day of the San Jose chicks. So mark your calendars. One week away.

SK Hideaways 1 day ago

San Jose City Hall Falcons Banding Day News (4 May 2026) From Zeka Glucs Director of the Predatory Bird Research Group at UC Santa Cruz https://predatorybirdresearch.sites.u… We have scheduled this season’s nest entry for the morning of Wednesday, May 13th! All the chicks will be 22 days old since they hatched within the same 24 hrs of each other. We enter nests for nestling banding and sample collection when the young are all 21-28 days old. During this phase of development they are still shuffling around on their forelegs rather than upright on their feet so they are less mobile and we can safely enter the nest without flushing them off the ledge. At the same time, their legs are fully grown so they can receive the identification bands that will help us follow them throughout their lives. Through body measurements we can determine the sex of each chick. We will also be collecting feather samples for genetics and contaminants. For the first time EVER, we will be placing ultralight radio transmitters on one of each chick’s leg bands that will allow us to remotely track their movements through their first winter and hopefully beyond. I’ll follow-up with more information on this transmitters after they are deployed. All the above research is part of our decades-long peregrine monitoring program in the Greater San Francisco Bay region. On Wednesday, we will assemble our team at City Hall at 8 am and then make our way to the roof and then down to the nest ledge. Many have been asking about how we are preparing for Hartley’s nest defense this year since she was so full-contact last year. I’ll be wearing a new helmet with a face shield and no gopro attachment. Hopefully that along with some different seating arrangements should set us up for a more protected chick banding effort this time around. My sincere thanks for following this peregrine family and our work, Zeka Glucs

Thank you SK Hideaways.

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