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Third hatch for Louis and Dorcha…late Saturday in Bird World

6 June 2026

Hello Everyone,

We have another yellow warning for heat and are being told not to be outside unless necessary. I had hoped to set up Toby’s spray pad, but it had a warning that pet’s toenails should be clipped. Of course. Punctures!!!!!! Hugo Yugo has her dental surgery on Wednesday and when I pick her up Toby will go in and get those nails trimmed then he can have some great fun!!!!! While it might sound silly, I had the deck extended by a modest 5 x 10′ in order for him to be able to have a little pool of this spray pad. The rest of the garden has really been given over to the garden animals so they have lots of cool shelter in the summer. There are bunnies – we thought one and their nest is under our deck. It is a good spot for some of the animals to get out of the way of the hawks and falcons that come for a quick lunch (or so they think!).

We travelled out to the garden centre that I prefer, and there were no peonies. I had hoped to add another 3 or 4 plants to an already growing number. They are toxic to dogs, like hydrangeas, and all of the groups are fenced off so that Toby cannot get ill or, worse, die. I am considering planting about ten raspberry plants. I have the perfect spot – with direct southern exposure just beside the conservatory. Sour cherries were also tempting. We will sleep on this over night.

There is no bad news about Telyn. She was eating and feeding the three chicks this morning. Oh, please let her be alright.

An osprey sitting on a nest made of sticks and grass, with a blurred green background.
An osprey is sitting in its nest made of twigs, overlooking a lush green landscape and distant mountains under a cloudy sky.
An osprey standing on its nest made of twigs, with chicks visible nearby. The background features lush green fields and distant mountains under a cloudy sky.

From the Dyfi Osprey Project (Emyr Evans):

An osprey perched on a nest made of sticks with a lush green landscape and mountains in the background.

Teifi has been bringing in some nice Brown Trout for Elen and the triplets at Glaslyn.

A bird of prey feeding its chicks in a nest, surrounded by twigs and green grass in the background.

We have a second hatch at Keilder Forest nest 2.

Chick 2 for Nest 2

The surviving chick at Loch of the Lowes is doing so well. There is a third egg. It could still hatch.

A Facebook post from Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre discussing the status of a newly hatched osprey chick and the removal of a deceased sibling from the nest.
A close-up of a chick sitting next to a speckled egg, with an adult bird nearby feeding it. The scene showcases the nest environment with natural elements.

All appears to be well at the Usk Valley osprey nest.

A pair of ospreys standing in their nest made of twigs, with green fields and trees in the background.

Maya and Blue 33 have been working on the cot rails as those three kiddos get larger. The ‘babies’ are now preening their new juvenile feathers. This also helps take away the keratin sheath – that waxy protein tube that holds the blood feathers.

A bird's nest made of twigs and grass, containing several fluffy chicks resting together. The nest is located by a body of water, reflecting a blue sky.
Two ospreys resting on their nest made of twigs and branches near a body of water.

CJ7 and Blue 022 are masters at raising four osplets at once! Look at the images and spot the fat little bottom of hatch 4.

A group of fluffy bird chicks resting on a nest made of twigs and debris, with some visible food remnants nearby.
A group of fluffy, young bird chicks resting on a nest of twigs and straw.
An osprey feeding a chick in a nest made of twigs, surrounded by greenery in the background.

Dylan and Seren continue to bond and spend time together. Will they leave early for their migration – perhaps in July? This is wonderful to see – bonded and caring, they are protecting their territory and will really fatten up and be fit for their long migration. We don’t know where Dylan goes but we know that Seren Blue 5F goes to the exact tree in The Gambia every year.

Two ospreys perched on their nest with a green hillside and forest in the background.

Yesterday, Charlie’s former mate, Lola, visited their nest that now has eggs with his new mate. Charlie was incubating when she arrived. It is interesting to me that had this been the other way around, Charlie would have destroyed those eggs.

HFosp has the visit on video: https://youtu.be/y1juj3Kb4i0?

An osprey named Lola is seen turning around in a nest, with another osprey standing nearby, on a sunny day. The background features green grass and a path.

We are getting closer and closer to hatch for Clark and Iris at Hellgate Canyon.

An osprey sitting on its nest made of sticks, overlooking a mostly empty parking lot and grassy area in the background.

At Amersfoort, the Little Prince and his sister nap in the scrape box. No worries this year over the tiny baby. Can you tell them apart?

Two young birds huddled together in a nest filled with feathers and debris, with a view of rooftops visible through a nearby opening.

A look at the trio at Loch Arkaig 2 for Louis and Dorcha – a feeding video by Geemeff. https://youtu.be/-O_WQ33FChQ?

A parent bird stands on its nest, surrounded by twigs and branches, with two chicks visible below, set against a background of green hills and trees.
Two osprey adults standing on their nest with visible young chicks in the center, surrounded by twigs and vegetation. A green landscape is seen in the background.
A close-up of a bird of prey, possibly an eagle, standing in its nest surrounded by sticks and branches, with two chicks visible nearby in a natural setting.

I am glad that Little Dewey is a bit spunky. This might help him or her later on. Look at that fat little bottom and there is a fish on the nest – a large one.

An osprey in its nest, surrounded by twigs and branches, with a portion of fish beside it and visible young chicks underneath.
A bird's nest containing two chicks and eggs, viewed from above, with a waterfront restaurant and blue umbrellas in the background.

Geemeff’s latest Woodland Trust daily summary for Loch Arkaig Friday 5th June 2026

Another day with plenty of fish and wet conditions. Garry LV0 brought two fish for Aurora 536, and his tally now stands at one hundred and one. He’d eaten the first one in a strange way, starting in the middle, but Aurora wasn’t bothered by the way it looked, and took it away to eat off the nest. Louis brought four fish for Dorcha and the two chicks, and the Nest Two tally now stands at one hundred and thirteen. At the time of filing this report (00.45), the third egg on Nest Two has pipped and is chupping away, and over on Nest One, there is a possibility Aurora’s single egg is also pipping, but a better view is needed. The wet weather is set to continue, with overnight drizzle and a low of 9°C, changing to light rain and a high of 16°C tomorrow.

Today’s videos:

https://youtu.be/jbt6sqQqjhY N2 leftovers for breakfast when last night’s fish returns 04.24.49

https://youtu.be/p0v_CCw69bs  N2 Lunch arrives – first fresh fish is a whole trout 12.46.29   

https://youtu.be/8FloAbbpKAo N2 Louis brings a second whole trout and stays, looking sleepy 14.50.52

https://youtu.be/D_8P1pYYEjw N2 A third whole trout arrives, larger than the last 16.27.32

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

I am so delighted that Telyn shows no sign of being adversely impacted by that fishing line and hook. Let us send our good wishes to all our families who struggle with more than we could imagine. Chicks are hatching in the area that Heidi monitors, and we are just praying for fish for them. They have, in the past, starved to death.

I will leave you with what is making me happy these days – the garden. The rain and heat have kick-started everything to bloom. Soon, there will hardly be any open space left, save for the deck area, so the birds, bunnies, squirrels, and Brock will have a place to stay cool.

There were two plants in the back garden when we bought the property – a peony and a prairie rose bush planted around 1902. These are the roses. They are so fragrant.

A pink flower surrounded by lush green leaves in bright sunlight.

The Korean Maple.

Close-up of green and yellow leaves with a few reddish leaves, set against a blurred green background.

The tunnel to the back of the property is now completely obscured.

Dense foliage with various green leaves and some reddish accents under sunlight.

The direct sun is shining down on all the garden and yet it is about 15 degrees cooler in this area for the birds and animals.

A garden scene featuring a bird feeder hanging from a tree, surrounded by lush green leaves, with a birdbath filled with pebbles and seeds placed below.

Thank you so much for being with us today. I am very tired and I do not know if I will have a post tomorrow but I will on Monday that will include SK Hideaways weekly videos. I should also mention that we have had fledges at the Spirit Bluff Peregrine scrape. Well done.

Thank you to everyone who posted information and images on FB and to the owners of the streaming cams that allowed us to view the birds and their lives, and me to take screencaptures. Thank you Geemeff for your amazing daily summary and videos. Much appreciated. Thank you so much.

Telyn swallows fishing hook and line at Dyfi…Friday in Bird World

5 June 2026

Hello Everyone,

Well, I am going to start with heartbreaking news and hopefully, by the end of this posting, we will have some good news! – No, that isn’t going to happen. I just received word about an event at the Dyfi nest of Idris and Telyn from Geemeff.

Oh, we need to breathe!

One of the osplets of Lucy and Newman at the Lake Murray Osprey platform was taken by the GHO after 0200 this morning. We know the GHO is there. For several years, the owner tried mannequins, music, but it was the strobe lights that helped the one year. So where are they? Am I missing seeing them? This is heartbreaking. As Heidi says, Lucy and Newmann spent all this time fattening up their chicks for an owl’s dinner. It’s terrible. Yes, I know owls have to eat, but there are certainly enough rodents around to keep them fat!

All those beautiful babies together and happy. It is believed to be the second hatch that was taken.

A nest containing several young osprey chicks surrounded by twigs and pine cones, set against a backdrop of greenery.

I really do not like owls.

There has been an amendment to the Eagle and Golden Eagle petition. Here is the new wording. Please read and then go to change.org and support the efforts.

Petition update · We have a more detailed petition for Scout 🦅 please sign. https:c.org:dZQD58ZTFDownload

The four osplets at Steelscape are surviving well, and Mum is doing a great job at feeding each of those little mouths. Thanks, ‘PB’ for the image!

An adult osprey feeding several fluffy chicks in a nest made of twigs, with green grass and flowers in the background.

Geemeff’s Woodland Trust daily summary for Loch Arkaig Thursday 4th June 2026

Today was a much calmer day after the excitement of yesterday’s second chick hatching. Louis kept the family well supplied with fish and Dorcha made sure both chicks were fed and kept warm and dry despite the constant rain. Louis brought three fish including a very large trout which he came back for and flew off with after Dorcha and the chicks had had a meal. The Nest Two fish tally now stands at one hundred and nine, and the Nest One tally at ninety nine following Garry LV0’s two deliveries for Aurora 536, including the season’s first flatfish. More rain’s due overnight with a low of 9°C changing to thundery showers and a high of 14°C.

Today’s videos:https://youtu.be/AjR6T7ZFNew N2 Both chicks get a good breakfast 05.32.23https://youtu.be/ifehi3cM4qo N1 Aurora’s having breakfast when the cam comes online 07.16.01https://youtu.be/wn2_3INajsY N2 Louis brings a fish so fresh it’s still flapping 13.51.24https://youtu.be/XW7wxV_LTrA N1 Season’s first flatfish arrives 15.16.30https://youtu.be/GJWB3BKpVOg N2 Louis brings a substantial fish supper 20.30.01

Why not come and 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

So far, so good at Dewey Beach. Keep sending that energy. The chick last year died at 50 days. We want Baby Dewey to fledge! He has won all of our hearts.

A collage of images showing a nest with two baby ospreys and an adult osprey, along with a large bluefish nearby. The babies are resting or napping while the adult appears watchful.

I am getting word that there is another issue, this time at Dyfi- Telyn has swallowed a fishing line with a hook attached. They cannot use barbs in the UK (a blessing). Let’s hope this comes out naturally and doesn’t cause any internal damage. What can I say? People love to go recreational fishing. They leave their garbage around, BUT also, lines break when fish get caught, and the raptors pay for it.

That was 5 hours ago. Telyn has been eating and let us hope that this hook and line go through her system or come out without any harm. Telyn is an incredible mother and Idris – well, what can I say? He is an amazing Dad.

Here’s the video: https://youtu.be/rOe9a_xI6MY?

A woman in a rain jacket holding an American bald eagle while looking up, standing on a roadside with a blurred view of cars and trees in the background.

I want to close and get this news out to you. Kelly Sorensen has published a paper on an alternative to lead ammunitions. Please read and advocate for all our raptors.

Stop the leadDownload

Smile. ‘PB’ sent a sceen capture of Little at Achieva this morning adding s/he looks like a Butterball Turkey. These kids are healthy thanks to Mum Jill.

Two ospreys standing on a nest made of twigs, with one osprey visible closer to the camera. The nest has remnants of prey on the ground.

I also want to close with another great image. Dylan brought in a whale of a fish – it looked like it was almost as big as the nest – at 0800 today – for his mate, Seren. They are eating with one another and holding on to their strong bond after the loss of their three chicks.

Two ospreys perched in a nest made of twigs, with a fish and moss nearby, set against a backdrop of green hills.

Gosh, we need a break. It has been a rough year. Sending each and everyone of you a virtual hug.

Thank you to everyone who alerted me about Lake Murray. These adults are much loved, and the sadness extends around the world. The red strobe lights need to be moved up to the nest so they hit the owl’s eyes as it approaches. They should not be on the ground. Someone, please, tell the owner to put them on poles now. Thank you. Thank you to the owners of the streaming cams, writers of FB posts and articles.

Little fledged…late Thursday in Bird World

4 June 2026

Hello Everyone,

Life never happens as you plan it. It has been such a bittersweet 24 hours at the Llyn Clywedog nest in the Hafren Forest in Wales. Seren blue 5F is alive – she returned to her nest nearly 24 hours after something spooked her off. I know that people said they did not hear anything or see anything but, believe me, the hearing sensitivity of animals, including my Toby, is far superior to my own.

Seren is alive and home but Dylan seems bewildered. I got angry at someone who said he did not try to save his chicks. He did. As soon as the reservoir waters were calm (they had been very choppy and muddy), he brought a fish to the nest. His babies were crying. He tried. He is used to travelling great distances to get Brown Trout for his family as a treat but not for brooding and feeding. But he tried. They were already too weak and cold. The rescuers tried but a cherry picker could not get there in the dark. Everyone tried to save the babies. In the end, while it is so very sad, we have to thank everyone for their efforts.

Now the family has to heal. Dylan has been on and off the nest. He shared a trout with Seren earlier. Meanwhile she has stayed on the cam 2 perch. She has to be wondering what happened.

A close-up of an eagle perched on a branch in a forested area, with a winding road in the background and a scenic landscape of hills and trees.
A close-up of an osprey standing on its nest made of twigs and branches, surrounded by a green forest landscape in the background.

The forest around the nest:

A lush forest scene featuring tall, green trees with a mix of foliage types and a vibrant natural environment.

Send them positive wishes. It is still a very teary and tragic moment. I am not criticising the removal of the chicks’ bodies. They had hoped to rescue them, and no one knew Seren would return. But sometimes we need to see the dead and say goodbye to understand what happened.

However, there are good things happening and I want to point out a couple of them.

The first one is congratulations to Jill, who has fledged two chicks from the Achieva Osprey platform in St Petersburg, Florida. More than a month ago, we wondered if Little would survive. Jack was not bringing in fish, and Jill started fishing herself, bringing in catfish around 1800 every evening. Then she upped that to two fishing trips, then three. She kept her babies alive, and Little thrived. Then Jack started helping. Between the two of them, those two chicks grew big and strong and today, Little fledged. What a wonderful, happy event – and she returned to the nest. The parents should continue to bring fish to the nest for Big and Little until they disperse.

Time of fledge 08:31:47 with a return at 11:02:30. Thank you ‘PB’ and Heidi.

Little did a lot of flapping and hovering before the flight. Look at those long legs. I always thought Little might be a female but now I wonder.

Two ospreys in a nest made of twigs, with one osprey standing and flapping its wings while the other sits in the nest. Surrounding trees and a street are visible in the background.
A pair of osprey chicks in a nest made of twigs, with one adult osprey nearby, surrounded by trees and a view of a street in the background.

Congratulations. This is cause for a celebration! Perfect flight.

At the seaside nest of Bruce and Naha, Naha has not been well. Bruce – oh, this is amazing – took over the brooding and the feeding of their chicks while Naha recovered. Oh, if only all the males knew how to switch from just fishing to caregiving. Naha is improving. This is great news.

An osprey flying over its nest made of branches, with a view of trees and a playground in the background.

Iris almost pulled Clark off the nest. It has been difficult fishing and even Clark was missing for a time and we were worried but he is OK and came with a fish – which Iris grabbed (along with her mate)!

Here is the video from Cornell Bird Lab of the event: https://youtu.be/N5p4hAdyKgM?

Everything is going well at the Loch Arkaig 2 nest.

Geemeff’s Woodland Trust daily summary for Loch Arkaig Wednesday 3rd June 2026

Another day, another chick! Louis and Dorcha’s second chick hatched this morning around 06.21. It was difficult to give an exact time as Dorcha unhelpfully kept pushing the shell back over the chick, but eventually it was fully free and looking strong. The first chick showed its enterprising spirit by popping out from under mum’s shelter, begging for food loud and long, and then tucking itself back under Dorcha next to its hours-old sibling. Fish kept arriving, some bigger than others – Garry LV0 brought four fish for Aurora 536, including a mystery fish, taking the Nest One tally to ninety seven, and Louis brought three fish for Dorcha and the chicks, taking the Nest Two tally to one hundred and six. Dorcha fed both chicks, sometimes the morsels were too large and at one stage the chicks were trying to eat the pieces sticking out of each other’s mouths. But both were fed and kept warm despite the wet weather. It rained on and off today and more rain is forecast – light rain showers with an overnight low of 10°C, and thundery showers with a high of 15°C tomorrow.

Today’s videos:

https://youtu.be/FMnpIeDqGss N2 Welcome little Bob2 – second chick for Louis & Dorcha 06.21.54 

https://youtu.be/pN16ODcMxEM N1 Garry lands with a large second breakfast 08.41.01 

https://youtu.be/SE3r-lQxlrE N2 Dorcha blocks the view when feeding fish one 10.50.04 

https://youtu.be/HtGwdEC3zBM N2 Fish number two arrives 40 minutes after the first but Dorcha rejects it 11.42.49

https://youtu.be/XxLjuw6frPY N2 Dorcha goes flyabout leaving the bobs home alone 11.54.08

https://youtu.be/6FIZDF7mQfc N1 Aurora accepts the tiny fish remnant Garry brings 15.39.55

https://youtu.be/GrqehkcoXaw N1 Garry’s fourth fish is a decent size 18.45.49

https://youtu.be/XjFr1Wu965Y N2 Extended feeding session but Dorcha gives the chicks too large morsels 18.50.54

And for today, Louis has delivered his second fish of the day as I write this. https://youtu.be/wn2_3INajsY?

Geemeff will have more news for us but I will have this sent out before she posts so enjoy that last video addition.

A close-up of a bird in a nest surrounded by sticks and branches, featuring blurred wings and a natural forest background.

Glacier Gardens is not suffering from a lack of fish – just a very deep egg cup. Hard to see but there is at least one little bobblehead there.

A bald eagle sitting on its nest at Glacier Gardens in Juneau, AK, with visible eggs and surrounding branches.
A bald eagle is seen near its nest, peering down at the ground, surrounded by twigs and greenery.

It has been a very emotional day and I have a headache. I am going to stop and enjoy the rest of the day with my family. I want to thank my daughter Jaine for being with us for lunch and to my dear friend Geemeff who phoned from London to give me the good news about Seren. Life goes on. Sometimes we just have to breathe and take the bittersweet with the wonderful and that is what today has been. Take care everyone. See you soon.

Thank you to everyone for their notes and their messages including Heidi, PB, and Geemeff today. I appreciate all of the posts on FB and the owners of the streaming cams that allow us to watch the challenging lives of our raptor families.

Seren is alive!

4 June 2026

We were having lunch with our daughter when Geeemeff’s call from London came in – Seren Blue 5F landed on the nest and appears to be unharmed.

We will never know what prevented her from returning to her three chicks for nearly 24 hours. She is a dedicated mother and would never have left them that long without being in peril herself.

Seren is the only osprey of the UK streaming cams that I have seen in the feathers, and she was very special to me. I am so glad she is safe. She and Dylan will continue to bond, and she will grow strong, and next year they will try again. Right now, they are both grieving for the loss of their babies.

I want to thank John Williams for his love for this family and his quick action. He could not get up to the nest in the dark. It was impossible, but he was there as early as he could be, trying to save those babies. Nests in North America have a lot to learn from this kind of love and dedication.

Here’s the video of the return: https://youtu.be/eyoYHmgNaUM?

An osprey perched on a branch with its wings partially spread, overlooking a green landscape with trees and hills in the background.

Dylan tried but it was too late…

4 June 2026

What a terrible morning. John Williams and the Forestry England team went with the cherry picker to help the little osplets on the Llyn Clywedog nest but when they got there at first light, it was too late.

Dylan had come in with a fish and tried to feed his babies. Only C1 was responsive.

There is no sign of Seren Blue 5F, Dylan’s mate and the chick’s Mum. She flew off the nest suddenly and did not return. She appeared to hear or see something that caused her to leave. Seren was a loving and caring Mum who always had her spot in The Gambia in the winter.

Soar high, Seren and babies.

An osprey chick is resting in its nest made of twigs and branches, surrounded by a lush green landscape with trees and hills in the background.

Dismayed Dylan. He has lost his entire family.

An osprey sitting in its nest, holding a fish, surrounded by sticks and greenery.

Message from John Williams who has loved and looked after this family beyond his role with Forestry England.

Message from John this morning :

“Its with great sadness that I write this. Sadly the chick’s had already passed when we recovered them this morning, I know people may of been asking why we couldn’t do something sooner, and I wish that it was that easy. You have to weigh up all the outcomes with any decision of intervention you take. Knowing that what ever you do could end the same way with them passing away.

Interventions have been done before, like at the Dyfi but they did have the benefit of both parent birds being there, so that any surviving chick could be returned. We don’t know what has happened to 5F I looked for her but its like looking for a needle in a hay stack, thanks to the Clywedog fishermen for also searching the lakeside too.

It was late last night when it started, at first you have to hope that 5F would come back. As there is no reason for her not to unless she came into harms way, and there would of been no way to know this. Then there is the question how would I get to the nest, id need to hire a cherry picker, after 10pm that wasn’t going to happen, and also id need a skilled operator to come at short notice, out of hours. Then there was the issue of the weather with gusts of over 40mph. You cannot use a cherry picker with winds that strong, and the tree itself isnt safe to climb in the daylight let alone the total darkness.

Best thing I could do was mobilize guys first thing in the morning whilst also seeking advice from experts. No one can doubt my commitment to these birds, I’ve dedicated so much of my life and time to them, here put lots of things on the line for them. It is heartbreaking for me and I know it is for many of you too. 5F is a much loved osprey by us all, I’ve got my fingers crossed that she is safe and well somewhere.

Im not the best with words, but I hope I’ve demonstrated to you all that we couldn’t of done much more than we have already for them, as hard as I know it is. Its been a very stressfull time for me, and im really sorry”

Is a tragedy unfolding at Llyn Clywedog? Late Wednesday in Bird World

3 June 2026

Good Evening Everyone,

Dylan and Seren Blue 5F are the adult ospreys at the Llyn Clywedog nest in the Hafren Forest in Wales. They have successfully raised chicks together for years. They have had troubles with a goshawk in the past that took one of their chicks.

This season the pair had all three of their eggs hatch.

The weather earlier today had been rainy.

A bird of prey sitting on a nest surrounded by twigs and branches, with green rolling hills and trees in the background.
A mother bird sitting on a nest with her chick, surrounded by a natural landscape of greenery.

Fish on the nest above. At times during the afternoon, I thought Seren appeared to be distracted.

An eagle resting in its nest made of twigs and branches, surrounded by a green landscape with trees in the background.
An osprey standing over a nest with three chicks surrounded by twigs and branches, set against a backdrop of green fields and trees.

Seren flies off the nest leaving her babies at 20:58:44.

A close-up view of an osprey nest made of branches and twigs, with young ospreys lying inside. The background features a blurred landscape of trees and grassy hills.

She has not returned.

A close-up view of an osprey nest made of twigs and branches, with visible chicks resting inside.

Dylan came to the nest about an hour after Seren flew off. He has not brooded the chicks. They were chirping and huddling together.

I have a really bad feeling about this. Seren is too good a mother to leave her chicks for this long unless she is injured or dead. My heart is aching for those little babies who want the warmth of their Mum.

It has been a really rough week in Bird World. We lost Rosie and Richmond’s only osplet, Scout died, Snow was taken into care, and we count every fish that goes to Little Dewey at Dewey Beach. Storks in part of Europe are hungry. They need rain along with frogs and little fish. This year promised to be challenging and it is turning out to be more than anticipated.

Please send your wishes to the Llyn Clywedog nest of Dylan and Seren that Mum will return, and the babies will not succumb to hypothermia.

Remember to be grateful for all the little souls in other nests that are fine – anything can happen. Keep them safe!

I am taking the day off tomorrow. June 4 is our late son’s birthday and we always celebrate by eating New York cheesecake, his favourite. It will also give me a chance to take a deep breath after all these tragedies. Take care everyone. We will see you again on Friday.

Thank you to CarnyX Wild for their streaming cam to the Llyn Clywedog nest where I took my screen captures.

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.
Two ospreys sitting on a nest made of twigs, with trees and a road in the background. A logo for Achieva Banking for Good is visible in the corner.

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.

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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 CamDownload

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.

UK osprey chicks doing so well…Late Sunday in Bird World

24 May 2026

Hello Everyone,

Oh, the rain is gone, the sun is out, and Toby had a walk before the hot weather kicked in after lunch. Don and Toby are now sound asleep on the sofa. I noticed that it is sometimes harder for Don to walk with us. It looks like it is time to get that all-important walker! I am still sick, but the nice weather is giving me some energy!

Later…25 C. Toby hid under the deck when we went outside. It was his way of telling us that it was too hot for a Cavalier to be outside. Geemeff reported it was 27 C in London and we are expecting 32 C this coming week. Our City is wondering what to do about climate change – one big answer is trees. Thankfully, they have replanted every 123 year old tree cut down on our street. Will I live to see them reach 10 metres? I wonder. They certainly aren’t going to be offering shade soon.

Our Province generates electricity by hydroelectric power in the north. What happens if the water dries up? Are these things I should be thinking about insteading of listening to birdsong in the garden.

No, we should all be outside in nature listening for birdsong and enjoying the breeze, if there is one. It heals everything.

SK Hideaways videos of the week:

SK Hideaways Videos, week of 17 May 2026

FOBBVCAM Eagles ~ Big Bear Valley, CA ~ Jackie, Shadow, Sandy & 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

Jackie & Shadow Greet Stunning Sunrise ~ Sandy & Luna Listen & Learn (2026 May 21)Jackie and Shadow greet each day with a series of chortles, snortles, and togetherness.  6-week-old Sandy and Luna observe the tradition in hopes of having perfect mates of their own one day. They did take a break in their listening exercise to have something that looked like a PS (poop shot) contest, which definitely added an unexpected element of humor to this otherwise serene slice of the family’s morning.
Video: https://youtu.be/gsX35LWeo8U

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

Cruz manages the eaglets’ snatch & go shenanigans vs. peregrine mom Hartley doing the same (2026 May 20)
A morning in the life of Cruz and Andor, and their 7-week-old eaglets Sasha, Zuma, and Ryder. The Fraser Point nest is often called the “Zen nest” for good reason. We thought it would be interesting to contrast that calm to the mayhem that ensues when peregrine falcon parents bring prey to chicks of the comparatively same age. As such, there is a 2-minute clip of the San Jose City Hall Falcons receiving one of their meals this morning. Do you relate more with Zen or Zany? 
Video: https://youtu.be/c9rs3z7Rh6c


San Jose City Hall Falcons ~ San Jose, CA ~ Hartley, Monty, Jet, Scout, Stewart & Walton
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

Meet Jet, Scout, Stewart & Walton ~ Flapping, Bouncing Boys at 4-1/2 Weeks (2026 May 23)Hartley and Monty’s 4-1/2-week old boys are on track to take flight far sooner than we’re ready ~ as soon as next week. Jet, Scout, Stewart, and Walton are flapping, bouncing, and head-tilting exactly as they should be at this age. Their shenanigans are more entertaining by the day.
Video: https://youtu.be/EYU0d3IHwSk
4 Week Milestones: Chicks sleep outside nest box, steal prey, perch on ledge and drain (2026 May 18)
The chicks are achieving milestones right on schedule. They had many firsts yesterday: sleeping outside the nest box (3 of them), stealing prey from parents, jumping up to the lower ledge (2 of them), and Red perched on the drain. They’re growing up way too fast for my liking.
Video: https://youtu.be/GhKpFR5-4Ao


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’s Date Night ~ Seaside Chat & Sunset Stick Wrangling (22 May 2026)
Though we can’t follow them every second of the day (unfortunately), on-cam views tell us that Cholyn and Chase spend a lot of time together. Cam ops found them in their seaside hideaway, chortling, beaky kissing, and watching the world go by. Later, they met on the Two Harbors nest, where a pesky Y branch is partially obstructing one of their flight paths and really getting on Chase’s nerves. So far, the branch is winning. No matter where they are or what they’re doing, observing this special couple is always a huge gift.
Video: https://youtu.be/PxEikeV79oQ

Geemeff’s Woodland Trust daily summary for Loch Arkaig Sunday 24th May 2026

Today’s report is pretty much the same as yesterday’s – routine fish deliveries and incubation changeovers, and some rain. The only unusual thing was some owl calls heard near Nest Two in daylight, bringing up the possibility that last year’s mimic Jay might be back. Garry LV0 brought one fish on camera for Aurora 536, taking the Nest One tally to seventy nine, and Louis brought two fish for Dorcha, taking the Nest Two tally to eighty four. At the time of posting this report (23.30) night cam is on on both nests and both females are sitting peacefully on the eggs, three eggs for Dorcha and one for first time mum Aurora. The overnight forecast islight clouds with a low of 11°C, changing to light rain showers with sunny spells and a high of 17°C tomorrow.

Today’s videos:https://youtu.be/N1PzT74pRgU N2 Breakfast for Dorcha 06.14.30https://youtu.be/uqynv2YQgfg N1 Large headless trout for Aurora 12.20.55https://youtu.be/N1PzT74pRgU N2 Second fish for Dorcha 17.49.34

Bonus watch – With reference to the mimic Jay and the cleverness of Corvids, here’s David Attenborough and the Crows in Japan who’ve learned to use humans to their advantage:

Blast from the past, this day in previous years:

https://youtu.be/oQ-vxocxIJs  N2 Watch those big feet Louis! Bob gets stood on 2025

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

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

When will Richmond and Wendy have chicks? Well, we don’t know but this was Rosie’s schedule.

Chart illustrating the hatching timeline for osprey eggs based on previous incubation data, highlighting key dates for potential hatching.

SK Hideaways introduces us to the San Jose City Hall falcons and their new names. https://youtu.be/EYU0d3IHwSk?

Four young peregrine falcons, labeled Jet, Scout, Stewart, and Walton, perched side by side on a ledge, showcasing their youthful feathers and behaviors as they prepare to take flight.

Two cuties for Idris and Telyn so far at Dyfi. Adults did a team feeding on Sunday. Sweet.

Close-up of two newly hatched osprey chicks with remnants of eggshell and nesting material in the background.

Two hungry beaks for CJ7 and her fish!

A close-up of a bird's nest with a chick and an adult bird, showing details of the nest's surroundings and the chick's striped feathers.

At Manton Bay, Blue 33 and Maya have a nest of almost three little reptiles as the soft down of the hatchlings gives way to that oily head and coppery feathers at the nape of the neck.

An osprey standing over its chicks in a nest, with several gray, downy chicks visible beneath its wings, set against a backdrop of water and twigs.

Dylan and Seren have three osplets and after delivering a fish at 1445 on Sunday, Dylan stayed and helped Seren feed the babies.

A pair of ospreys near their nest, with one adult bird looking down at a chick.

Two littles for Frankie and Angel at Roundhouse Loch Doon.

A bird, likely an osprey, is sitting on a nest with small chicks in a natural outdoor setting, surrounded by trees and greenery.
A nurturing osprey pair feeding their chicks in a nest at Loch Doon, surrounded by trees and a scenic landscape.

The chat at the Falconshire Bald Eagle nest remains shut down to the vulnerability of what is happening on the nest. Scout is still with us! The weather is not great, but a part of a fawn came in on Sunday morning, and Scout had a good feed. The wing is still healing.

Two young eagles standing in their nest surrounded by green leaves and trees.
Update on the bald eagle nest featuring Scout and Sunday, discussing food deliveries and recent challenges faced by the eaglets.
A dramatic scene showing young birds in a nest, one claiming a fish while another, a mature bald eagle, appears to attack nearby.

No one needs to worry about P3. The third hatch for Big Red and Arthur is doing quite well and is often right up front at meal time.

A red-tailed hawk is feeding its fluffy chicks in a nest made of twigs, surrounded by green foliage and a metal structure.

Big continues to fly and return to the nest for fish at the Achieva Credit Union.

A hawk nest with two young hawks resting inside, surrounded by sticks and twigs, set against a backdrop of trees and a residential area.

I might have missed it but I have yet to see a fish delivery to Mum and only chick at Dewey Beach. No, I didn’t. Nothing. This is going to be very sad.

An osprey sitting in its nest made of twigs and grass, with a blurred background featuring a waterfront and buildings.

A read: ‘Thirty-Two Words for Field’ by the late Manchán Magan, thanks to Emergence Magazine.

Thirty-Two Words for Field – Manchán MaganDownload

News from Usk Valley Ospreys:

https://www.uskvalleyospreys.org/news/the-expected-and-the-unexpected?fbclid=IwY2xjawSAI-hleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe5vfMeScTIcfRfreHoSKJweUVbNkYoVbkNEqsxOIX-Y_AQog-HGfc5QjpA2g_aem_KfQAUFErO4f-7cwsr1PcEQ

A look at the eggs at Loch of the Lowes: https://youtu.be/IoouZT5I7MI?

Close-up of a bird's feet with leg bands resting beside a large speckled egg and straw in a nest.

If you want to know what is going on at the US osprey nests – I will only touch on a few – then please check out the FB group Joy of Ospreys.

Hatch watch at Glaslyn for both nests!

Social media post about Glaslyn Ospreys, announcing they are on egg watch as both nests have eggs due to hatch soon.

Thank you for being with us today. It was so hot here, and it is going to get worse. I imagine that no matter where you live, you will see a change in temperatures this summer. Please leave out water for the birds – baths help to cool them off, and bowls of water offer hydration. You also need to make sure that you are getting enough hydration, too.

Got old cat or dog kibble? Birds eat it! It is a great source of protein.

See you soon!

Thank you so much to SK Hideaways and Geemeff for their diligence in sending me their weekly videos and daily summaries. I am so terribly grateful to both of them. It allows me to include much more news that I might – and I know you are wondering what is happening at all those nests! I am grateful to everyone who posts information on FaceBook whether it is a newsletter, or the latest news with a photo. Let us all thank the owners of the streaming cams who let us watch these amazing families.

Two osplets for Dylan and Seren, Names for San Jose Falcons…Late Thursday in Bird World

21 May 2026

Greetings Everyone!

Late Update: Names for the San Jose Falcons. Thank you ‘PB’.

A Facebook post from The San Jose City Hall Falcons announcing the chosen names for their birds, thanking the contributors, and highlighting the significance of the names honoring Glenn Stewart and Brian Walton.

If you missed it, SK Hideaways has the video of the banding: https://youtu.be/xAj20H9x1OI?

Oh, what a marvellous day it has been at home. We had a long leisurely walk with Toby and then headed to a local greenhouse/garden centre that started small about 22 years ago. I had wonderful students who worked there, a kind of hippie place that cared about the quality of what they sold. It still makes me feel good shopping there. They care for their plants and the family and students who own and work there benefit directly. By evening, all of our boxes will be planted. Don fell in love with a purple geranium and out went the red colour scheme! Who cares?! Right?

A purple geranium caught Don’s eye.

Close-up of vibrant pink and white flowers with lush green leaves, growing in dark soil.

One of my favourites is the fuschia.

Close-up view of vibrant pink and purple flowers with green leaves growing in a terracotta pot.

We had another long walk with Toby before I started writing and checking in on nests that might have a pip in the UK.

The Girls have been enjoying having the windows in the conservatory open ‘a little’. Of course, they can’t be open all the way because of Hugo Yugo – always the trouble maker – who likes to try and escape!!!!!! They have ‘dental treats’ before bed and remain my darlings, but this goofy dog who is so well behaved has my heart. I am grateful to the universe for sending him to me.

Close-up of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with fluffy fur and expressive eyes, resting on a person's lap.

It continues to be worrisome in some nests in the US. The death of both eaglets at Glen Hayes set everyone back, and now Scout, who was returned to the Falconshire Bald Eagle nest, is being literally beaten to death by its older sibling. Hopes are that Dewey Beach continues to have only one chick – the thought being they might be able to find enough fish for one.

But overall, there is a bit of a sense of unease and worry – that is why I am spending so much time outside with Toby and Don. If I don’t, come winter, which will be here too soon, I will regret it. If you know someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia or any mental illness, being outside is so beneficial. Well, it is to all of us!!!!!!! What I am saying is, do not stop caring for these little ones. It is what makes you so very special and caring, and people who will change the way the world is going in good time. But also, when you are feeling overwhelmed, step back, go outside, and listen to the birds, feel the rain or the sunshine on your face.

No pip at Dyfi for Idris and Telyn yet!

An osprey resting in its nest surrounded by twigs and grass.

Good look at the eggs at Poole Harbour – another clutch of four for CJ7 and Blue 022.

Aerial view of an osprey sitting on a nest containing eggs, surrounded by twigs and natural debris.

CJ7 has ‘that look’ on her eye. It was possible there was something happening with one of the eggs later. Maybe we will see tomorrow.

A close-up of a hawk resting on its nest, surrounded by twigs and natural debris, captured in black and white.

Checking in on Manton Bay, it appears some cracks might be in egg 4! Or is it my imagination and nesting material?

A bird of prey sitting on eggs in its nest, with twigs and grass surrounding it, captured in low-light conditions.

Geemeff’s Woodland Trust daily summary for Loch Arkaig Thursday 21st May 2026

Another day with no intruders or alarms, just more rain, fish deliveries, and incubation changeovers. In a reverse of yesterday, Garry LV0 brought one fish for Aurora 536 while Louis brought three fish for Dorcha. That makes equal totals for Louis and Garry at seventy four fish each, but the Nest Two total is now higher at seventy six, including Dorcha’s two, while the Nest One total is lower at seventy four. The weather forecast is for more rain, throughout the night and continuing tomorrow, with an overnight low of 12°C and a high tomorrow of 18°C.Today’s videos:https://youtu.be/fXPVYmKOwe4 N2 Early breakfast on a damp morning 05.11.08https://youtu.be/OGSGhwPne-w N1 Delivery for Aurora – large fresh trout 

11.23.15https://youtu.be/0XjZP34mVvI N2 Dorcha departs with her lunch leaving Louis in charge 12.19.49https://youtu.be/ugVh1YPz088 N2 Louis feaks his beak after delivering the third fish 18.34.53

Bonus read – the news item about the 2022 sighting in Shetland of 2020 chick Doddie JJ6, the only Arkaig chick to have been sighted as a returner to the UK:

https://www.westcoasttoday.co.uk/all-content-wct/lochaber-osprey-doddie-causes-a-flap-for-shetland-bird-watchers

Blast from the past, this day in previous years:

https://youtu.be/y5N9tfD_PEE  N1 What scares Louis off the eggs? 2019

https://youtu.be/Z6OExIKyXtQ N1 Pickup sticks: Aila ejects Louis 2020

https://youtu.be/gnWD639_5Ag N1 Early morning mating attempt in high winds 2021

https://youtu.be/U9Owo_N_ch4  News! News! News! Doddie JJ6 sighted in Shetland! 2022

https://youtu.be/fHuHEbhUV_c N1 Louis lands on Nest One giving little warning chirps 2023

https://youtu.be/EKDZm4svj04  N2 Tawny Owl attack – no harm done 2024 (slo-mo repeat)

https://youtu.be/vxm_bBzofYc  N1 Jay returns 2024 (zoom)https://youtu.be/wWIaZEWpPyk N2 Well done Louis! First fish is the season’s hundredth 2025

https://youtu.be/qnHSG_tvBZk  N1 Aurora gets a nice size fish supper from Garry 2025https://youtu.be/Vd9yqSxu-wYN2 Tawny Owl strikes three times with Louis & Dorcha both on the nest 2025 (slo-mo repeat)

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

Big Red makes sure that P3 gets fed!

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

Cowlitz PUD now has three eggs.

An osprey sitting on a nest with three eggs, surrounded by twigs and moss, near water.

Nothing nicer than waking up with Jackie and Shadow chortling as the sun rises over Big Bear Valley. The School children have been very successful in raising donations to save MoonCamp and the land area the nest. Congratulations to all who have worked so diligently on behalf of all the wildlife.

Here is the video: https://youtu.be/gsX35LWeo8U?

Mr and Mrs Crow have been very busy at the feeder.

A black crow perched on a feeder surrounded by greenery and a background of wooden structures.

We have two cute little osplets for Dylan and Seren now at Llyn Clywedog in Wales.

Two adult ospreys caring for their chick in a nest made of twigs and grass, surrounded by greenery.

Keep an eye on the UK nests, we should have some of the sweetest little osplets hatching.

Waiting for Bety and Bukachek at Mlady Buky Stork Nest to have little ones hatch.

A stork sitting in its nest on a rooftop, overlooking a village with houses and a scenic green landscape in the background.

Caitir and Loki lost one eaglet. The other appears to be doing fine.

A white-tailed eagle stands beside its chick in a nest, surrounded by branches and foliage, captured during a live feed from North Uist, Outer Hebrides.

Harry has been delivering fish to Winken at Moorings Park. All is well.

Two ospreys on their nest overlooking a body of water and surrounding greenery in Moorings Park, Naples, FL.

Not quite ready for eggs in Norway yet. These are the dates Fru Rauer laid:


-April 26 at 15:39 – 1st egg https://youtu.be/6-AtMkIDPVE?si=1KLrz… -April 29 at 12:01 – 2nd egg https://youtu.be/eVS-l2llF2w?si=BDsv-… – Third egg laid between 1st and may 3 (camera was down, so we do not know the exact time and date) Most likely may 2

A Norwegian osprey sitting on a nest made of twigs and moss, overlooking a serene water body.

Beautiful storklets at the nest in The Netherlands.

A stork stands on top of a large nest with three chicks visible inside, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

Migratory Bird Numbers fell despite a warm spring in the UK.

Migratory bird numbers fall in Britain despite last year’s warm springhttps://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/may/21/weather-bird-numbers-fall-britain-despite-warm-spring?CMP=share_btn_url

Thank you so much for being with us today. Please take care. We will see you soon!

Thank you to all the contributors whose work is in this blog – videos, posts, and screen captures. I am very, very grateful. Thank you to ‘PB’, who keeps a close eye on Achieva. That nest is doing well with multiple deliveries by Jack today and a late, large catfish by Jill. Thank you to The Guardian for its continuing coverage of the environment and wildlife, and Geemeff for their dedication to the Loch Arkaig nests.

2nd egg pipping for Seren and Dylan…Late Wednesday in Bird World

20 May 2026

Oh, hello everyone,

It warmed up! Mike finished the railings and will begin the small deck extension shortly. Toby and I planted beans, tomatoes, red peppers, chives, various lettuces, and rosemary. We even managed to almost finish painting a wicker plant stand for one of the lovely chartreuse ferns. It was 17 C. Ann and Don went to the zoo, where to their delight, the peacocks were really putting on quite the show. It was what I call a ‘cracker’ of a day.

‘PB’ just sent a note about Achieva. Jill went out and caught a small fish for Big to eat alone. Then she went out again and came in with a big catfish for both her and Little. She is a brilliant dedicated Mum!

A bird standing on a fish in a nest made of twigs and branches.
A bird of prey, possibly an eagle, in flight carrying a fish in its claws, with a nest made of sticks visible below.

I love the fact that these two osprey are so bonded that they remain together despite having no eggs but protecting their territory and nest for next year! It’s called ‘hope’ and we all could use a good dose of it right now!

Two ospreys sitting in their nest surrounded by greenery.
An image of an osprey couple, FS2 and Eli, at their nest, appearing attentive and engaged in their relationship despite not producing eggs this season.

Sadly, Flora’s Harry has not been seen at the Alyth Substation osprey platform since Saturday. Flora had to go and find food, and when she left their eggs, the Corvids came and ate them. It is a blessing. There are no chicks to starve, and Flora can have a summer building up her strength. Harry was very special and is a huge loss.

Blue KL5 has not returned to the Loch Garten nest for many days. He is also presumed to be lost like Harry. It has been a rough year in the UK osprey world, much different than in previous years when couples were secure and chicks hatched and fledged in a normal calm manner.

Heidi reports on the saddness coming out of Mispillion Harbour osprey platform.

An osprey sitting in its nest, which is located in a wooden structure. The nest is made of straw and has several holes. In the background, there is a grassy area.

There is cuteness at the nest of Dylan and Seren – and what a bright spot these little osplets are that are hatching!

An osprey stands next to its nest, which contains a chick and an egg, surrounded by twigs and branches in a natural setting.
An osprey is standing beside a chick in a nest, with eggs visible in the background.

So cute – turn around you silly!!!!!!!! Manton Bay with Blue 33 and Maya.

Two adult ospreys standing near their nest, which contains several chicks and an unhatched egg, set against a backdrop of water.

Iris had a little visitor from one of the nests inside her nest!

An osprey sitting in a nest surrounded by twigs and grass, with a chick beside it.
Two young osprey chicks huddled together in a nest made of twigs and pine needles.

Have you been wonderfing about the female at the Glen-Hayes nest?

A post discussing the impact of consuming a deceased eagle's remains on a mother eagle already symptomatic with avian flu, detailing biological responses and immunity challenges.
A bald eagle with wings spread, situated in its nest among green leaves and trees.

We have a fledge/fludge at Johnson City ETSU.

A collage of images from a live nest cam showing a bald eagle nest with eaglets. One eaglet is visible in the nest, while another is perched nearby. The background features trees and foliage.

Have you noticed that Monty and Hartley raise the most energetic chicks?!!!!!!!! Always getting into mischief. SK Hideaways gives us some of their latest antics in this video: https://youtu.be/GhKpFR5-4Ao?

Two falcons perched on a ledge, with a camera and a building in the background. A text box explains how falcons bob their heads to enhance depth perception.

Lady and Dad have been regularly coming to the nest tree in the Sydney Olympic Park.

A nocturnal surveillance image of a bird perched on a tree branch, surrounded by foliage, captured in black and white.
A live stream image of a sea eagle perched on a branch near its nest, surrounded by trees at dusk.

Hatch watch for Richmond and Wendy.

Close-up of a mature osprey perched on a railing, with a sharp gaze, possibly considering fishing while monitoring a nearby nest.

Gracie Shepherd shows us the latest on the fires on Santa Rosa Island where there are eagle nests with babies!

Map showing Santa Rosa Island with highlighted areas indicating wildfire impact, alongside a coastal view of the island.

What a cutie that hatched for Dylan and Seren yesterday with another nice pip in the second egg!

A bird of prey, likely an eagle or hawk, is seen in a black and white image, tending to its nest that contains eggs and a newly hatched chick.

Prey becomes comfy pillows at Big Red and Arthur’s nest in New York.

A red-tailed hawk is nesting with several chicks in a nest made of twigs on a rooftop ledge, overlooking a city street.
A red-tailed hawk sitting on a nest with several fluffy chicks, surrounded by twigs and greenery.

Aerating the eggs at Pitkin County in Colorado.

An osprey resting on its nest made of twigs and branches, with green grass and shrubs in the background.

Ann loves peacocks and this article just popped up in The Guardian!

Peacock ‘invasion’ of Italian seaside town ruffles feathershttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/16/peacock-italy-punta-marina-tensions?CMP=share_btn_url

It’s raining. The sky is grey and it is cooling off. Hoping for warm weather tomorrow! Take care everyone. We will see you again soon.

Thank you to everyone for their contributions – videos, informative posts and messages with images, authors of FB posts and the owners of the streaming cams that allow us these screen captures and a view into the life of these families.