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Late Sunday in Bird World

2 August 2026

Hello Everyone,

What a week it has been! My fear is that we are still seeing the perils our dear osprey will have to deal with as wildfires, drought, and extreme rain are impacting all parts of our planet. That weather is impacting us as well – the heat and what will be food shortages, particularly items made of wheat or cereal crops, that have been impacted. It truly is a difficult time for all.

Thank you to everyone who posted good wishes to Heidi. The loss of CH1 is truly devastating, as there were so few ospreys left in that region and, of course, it is the nest she loved.

There is some good news.

0E5, the first hatched male, at Dunrovin Ranch fledged this morning and returned to the nest!

The chick that was removed from the Fru Rauer nest in Norway has been rehomed in a nest with adults that had one chick about the same size. Sol is being fed and monitored by a team as there is no camera. Here is the YouTube announcement: https://youtu.be/zcYWlWscCMc?

The second hatch at Tweed Valley was removed with the hope that it will thrive away from a nest where there was a very aggressive older chick that would not allow it to eat.

The younger chick at Oyster Bay is staying near the nest and getting the fish being delivered.

Fish is being provided to all four fledglings at Poole Harbour. Blue 022 and CJ7 are exceptional parents. The fledglings seem to be always eating.

I love this image of Blue 33 almost getting his talons pulled off as he delivers two fish at once to the Rutland Manton Bay nest in the UK. Plenty of fish for the ospreys! Amazing Dad.

Geemeff’s Woodland Trust daily summary for Loch Arkaig Saturday 1st August 2026

Today was a repeat of yesterday, the chicks slept elsewhere overnight and are really unlikely to sleep on the nest again, preferring to perch in trees which better suits the shape of their feet. They hopped on and off the nest, called very noisily for fish, competed with their mum to get fish from Louis and mantled over their prize, loudly warning the others away. Dorcha might have to go fishing for herself soon as she’s not getting much of Louis’ deliveries but she doesn’t try too hard to get the fish ahead of the chicks. There were a few alarms today, Ravens were heard cronking in the distance but nothing came near enough to be caught on camera. Louis delivered four fish, taking the Nest Two tally to three hundred and sixty one, and nearly lost a toe to Amber in her eagerness to get to the fish. Garry brought one fish for Aurora and stayed to do a little nest tidying – the Nest One tally now stands at one hundred and eight nine. It should be mainly dry overnight and tomorrow with a low of 11°C and a high of 19°C.

Today’s videos:

https://youtu.be/2YFqbqkQ4P0 N2 Dorcha allows Amber to take fish one 06.48.53 

https://youtu.be/L192Lk1U3cM N2 Tug of trout over fish two, Dorcha lets Juniper win 08.31.34

https://youtu.be/I-7iN2YBxg4 N1 Garry does a little nest tidying after Aurora leaves with fish one 10.24.57

https://youtu.be/vo6MJKwZhX0 N2 Dorcha’s on alert with fish three, Ravens heard cronking 15.45.50

https://youtu.be/0lQHDONgA4I N2 Amber grabs poor Louis instead of fish four 18.04.55

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

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

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This is the last article that University of Florida-Gainsville Intern at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Centre has written before returning to classes. ‘R’ sent it to me to share with you, and it gives us some hope for a species and maybe for all species. I keep thinking we need young people like Wes taking care of the environment!

Shorelines » Blog Archive American Icons: Reviving the River Herring – ShorelinesDownload

SK Hideaways Videos for Week of 26 July 2026

FOBBVCAM Eagles ~ Big Bear Valley, CA
Resident Bald Eagle male: Shadow (unbanded) since May 2018. Estimated hatch year: 2014
Resident Bald Eagle female: Jackie (unbanded) since September 2016. Estimated hatch year: 2012
Sandy hatched 4 April 2026, Luna hatched 5 April 2026
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

Shadow Checks In Morning and Night  ~  Sub-Adult Stays Close ~ Critters Clean Up (2026 Jul 30)
Shadow continues to spend the night in his usual roost tree, stopping briefly on a favorite perch in the morning. The sub-adult (I think the same one) seems to be in the area whenever Shadow is there. The sub-adult has taken the hint to perch a respectable distance from Shadow, as he’s shown no interest in interacting directly. While the eagles are away during the day, a whole host of critters visit the nest ~ I call them the cleaning crew. Sandy and Luna have not been seen on camera since July 23rd. Enjoy this day in Jackie and Shadow’s habitat.  
Video: https://youtu.be/wzV_Uf40fP4
Shadow’s Comings and Goings While Awaiting Jackie’s Return (2026 Jul 24)
Shadow’s routine has changed since Jackie was taken into care. Sometimes we see him morning and night, sometimes we don’t. Sometimes with a sub-adult bald eagle, sometimes alone. Here’s a day when we saw him both morning and night. This was also the last day faint squees were heard from juvenile eagles, which we hope were Sandy and Luna. It’s a time of wonder, discovery, and hope as we observe this habitat in a different light. 
Video: https://youtu.be/qfP_F-PEN9k

Jackie is on everyone’s mind! She is improving and was feeding herself. She is in the best care, and this is a reminder not to be sucked into those who keep spreading horrible rumours. No wildlife facility, let alone Ojai Raptor Centre, would keep a raptor in care longer than is needed for donations! Unbelievable.

Arthur has been spotted on campus with the Ps who continue to thrive with him and Big Red providing prey.

This is another tragedy. Every White-tail Eagle that has died in Dorset, England has died of rodenticide poisoning.

Natural England forced to admit ‘Every White-tailed Eagle death in Dorset linked to rat poison’ – RaDownload

The two osplets at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum are thriving despite the heat that is covering our region. [Please note this nest never had three chicks – the third did not die, and any information related to that on the Memorial Page has been removed. There was confusion about the name of the nest when an individual sent me information for the Memorial Page].

Mum and Dad on the barge nest at Port Lincoln as they prepare for the 2026 breeding season – mating is certainly on the agenda!

Friends of Osprey Sth Australia have been checking the other platforms in the area as they work to reintroduce the species to the region. They are hopeful for a good year! I will keep you posted.

All four juveniles, including the fledglings, home for fish at Blackbush.

Fish arrived at Cowlitz.

I have no idea what has happened at Osoyoos but the heat has been incredible.

Fish at Sandpoint for only osplet.

Fledglings return to the Salmon, Idaho nest for fish. On occasion you can see the wildfire smoke on the streaming cam that is near.

Lucky osplet at the Coeur d’Alene, Idaho nest just got a huge whole fish from Dad!

These two osprey nests are right in the middle of humans – just look at Sandy Hook!

We hope that each of you are doing well. Please do check the Memorial Page and help me fill in the gaps and send good wishes to all those osplets on nests for a successful fledge and migration – and to the adults who are trying to fatten up for their journey to their winter homes. I can tell you that Seren Blue 5F has made it to her winter home in The Gambia. She has been photographed. I hope that next year is a better season for her and Dylan at Llyn Clywedog.

Hugo Yugo clowning around on the chair. You can see the poor dear has no teeth in front to hold her tongue. She is a real character.

Hope loving Missey.

Toby had his flea and tick treatment and wears his little jacket so none of the liquid will get on the cats.

It has been busy at the bird baths. The raccoon comes at night and even took a bath and a good old drink. Please remember to leave out life-saving water for the birds and other wildlife. It does make a difference.

See you soon!

Thank you to SK Hideaways and Geemeff for their dedication, their videos, and nest summaries. Thank you to everyone who wrote to me this week. I am grateful to everyone wo posted on FB and to the owners of the streaming cams who allow us to view these families. A big shout out to those who rescued osplets in need and who have tried to make their lives better – Fru Rauer and Tweed Valley this week.

Name the chicks! Late Thursday in Bird World

9 July 2026

Hello,

We hope that each of you had a good Thursday and that the end of the week will be kind

Please make sure that you suggest names for Dorcha and Louis’s two daughters! See below. The deadline is noon Monday – Loch Arkaig time.

First, I wanted to tell you who had been visiting the feeder for the homeless cats. It is a fantastic camera that has been running for more than two days and still has 97% of its power left. The image is fantastic, and it will take video clips if movement is detected. In this instance, we set it to ‘pets’. The first visit was Mr Crow who loves to dump the cat kibble out of the stainless steel bowl. Then Mr and Mrs Blue Jay along with all the other Jays. A red Squirrel and some grey squirrels, an orange cat named Samson, a tabby cat named Kiwi (no Brock), and, hold on, a skunk. I will keep the camera running except when I know it is going to rain which might happen tonight.

Geemeff’s Woodland Trust daily summary for Loch Arkaig Thursday 9th July 2026

It’s a girl! Two of them, to be precise – Louis & Dorcha have produced two female chicks this year, continuing their tradition of same-sex clutches. The exception being 2023 which had a solo male chick – would the egg lost overboard also have hatched out male? We’ll never know. However, in not very good news, ringer Lewis Pate found the nest to be festooned with fishing twine, and one of the chicks entangled. He was able to remove it all, thank goodness, otherwise the chick probably would not have been able to fledge. George WTS has opened the name game – suggestions must be in by noon on Monday, don’t forget to use hashtag #2026NAME otherwise your suggestion might not be included. A panel will short list the suggestions and make their decision on Monday evening, which George will announce on Tuesday. In regular business, Garry LV0 brought two fish for Aurora, taking the Nest One tally to one hundred and fifty eight, and Louis brought five fish for Dorcha and the chicks, taking the Nest Two tally to two hundred and fifty seven. No disturbances today, the chicks were settled, the weather was settled but is due to change to overnight drizzle and a low of 15°C, and thundery showers, sunny intervals and a high of 23°C tomorrow.

Today’s videos:

https://youtu.be/-pm7UfxK_n4 N2 Name those chicks! Name Game open now until noon Monday 13th https://youtu.be/dzeVEwfADQQ N2 Are the chicks still full from last night? Neither’s interested in fish one 04.28.03https://youtu.be/Btb8Cm0MpR0 N2 Fish two gets hidden then the chicks try self feeding 05.03.07https://youtu.be/zy5OhBs5nk4 N2 Dorcha’s causing havoc with sticks 12.18.56https://youtu.be/OIHui3ptAqk N1 Aurora takes the fish and departs, Garry settles on the egg 14.12.37https://youtu.be/-0eCsSKqnDE N2 Fish three gets a 20-second handover 17.17.59https://youtu.be/QM-dPgIy0es N2 Tiny tiddler fish four is gone in 2 minutes 20.39.59https://youtu.be/UoIr0cwnAZk N1 Garry delivers fish two then both depart – empty nest 22.05.00https://youtu.be/4RzQT_DMpS4 N2 Dorcha almost barges Louis off the nest to get to fish five 22.51.17

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

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

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Kelly Sorenson has sent out the following e-mail regarding the search for Iniko:

From the Director Iniko 1031 The News We FearedDownload

Some good news coming out of Wales.

SK Hideaways has a new video of Sandy and Luna protecting their territory. https://youtu.be/voxNZ7CTeDM?

For those of you intending to donate again to Save Moon Camp, please do so before the end of the month. SaveMoonCamp.org

Little Dewey is not so little and she is standing on the rails looking out at the world beyond. Good fish count today – thanks Pam and Heidi: Dewey fish count 7/9…8 Total…Mom 6 Menhaden, Dad 2 (1 bluefish, 1 Menhaden)

Osprey are dying all over the US and in Canada. What is the precise reason for those that are not part of the industrial trawling of Omega Protein? Is it heat stress on the fish? Those that depend on trout as their primary food are having trouble in Long Island Sound and other adjacent areas where the temperature in the water where the trout live exceeded 65 F. We saw this a couple of years ago in Montana.

Still, Menhaden are a huge issue in the NE or rather, the lack of them.

For those of you who might have missed it, I encourage you to read Viki Volk’s diary over her two decades of watching ospreys from her front porch on St. George’s Island, Indian Creek, Maryland. The ospreys thrived, and now, there is one little one struggling to survive. This is a tragedy unfolding before Viki’s eyes and all those who are watching the ospreys closely in this region. That diary is here: IslandCreekOspreys.com. It is free. You will learn something from an individual who loved/s our fish hawks.

I found entry 2020-3 interesting. There is a mention of supplementary fishing in that entry.

Something that is troubling me is that we are now finding more fishing equipment in the nests of the UK Ospreys – something unheard of in years past. This happened on the nest of Louis and Dorcha when the ringer found one of the chicks tangled in line. We know that Telyn swallowed a line and lure – and I am certain there was mention of at least one other nest with issues. What is going on? why now?

I wish that the female at Blackbush would feed the big siblings slower and then when she feeds Tiny she is focused and feeds fast. She drives me crazy.

The little one at Cowlitz PUD is moving about but I still have serious concerns about its survival. Let me be wrong!

I continue to have concerns about the only surviving chick at Osoyoos also. One day at a time.

Things look good for the pair at Coeur d’Alene Idaho.

The video of the ringing of the chicks at Fru Rauer in Norway is now available: https://youtu.be/xeMiYYPGVg8?

We continue to put wildlife in harm’s way with our activities including the mining of the ocean floor.

Species’ ingenious survival strategies no match for human destruction, red list revealshttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/09/species-ingenious-survival-strategies-no-match-human-destruction-red-list?CMP=share_btn_url

If you have travelled to Spain and Portugal recently you will, no doubt, have seen the multitude of storks that live there. Where do they eat? The dump. In fact, Bald Eagles in my City frequent the dump for food because road kill and small mammals are ot plentiful. They used to be but expanding housing developments and rodenticides to kill mice and rats have caused their food sources to dwindle. Now, we endanger their lives with all our junk food loaded with chemicals in those landfills!

Health risk fears for storks in Europe over ‘junk food’ from landfillhttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/08/health-risk-fears-for-storks-in-europe-over-junk-food-from-landfill?CMP=share_btn_url

Thank you so much for being with us. It has been a bit of a long day, but a very productive one. I have been decluttering, and there is an energy in setting a simple goal, such as a single drawer, and seeing it only holding what is essential. Like a rental property on holiday! We wound up cleaning three drawers and taking a good look at the basement, which is going to get cleared. Tomorrow it will be Toby’s clothes. He has certainly grown from that little puppy that arrived 15 months ago. Someone is going to love those cute sweaters – hopefully some of them will go to Ann’s sweet little Australian Shepherd, Lucy.

Take care. See you soon!

Thank you to Geemeff for her daily summary and videos, SK Hideaways for their videos of Luna and Sandy, to PB for keeping me informed, to those who posted information and images on FB, to Kelly Sorenson and his team for their dedication to the California Condors, and to the owners of the streaming cams that allow us to witness these amazing creatures. Thank you to the Guardian for their continuing reporting on wildlife and the environment.