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Fledges in Wales…Late Sunday in Bird World

26 July 2026

Hello Everyone,

Before I begin with some news from the nests, I want to thank everyone who donated to Save Moon Camp. It is very special to me that half of the funds came from ordinary individuals like you and me. I am grateful that others came with the remaining amount so that the habitat could be saved.

It is important to save these special places – more so now that there are development companies quick to want to build housing estates and condos in the most beautiful natural places on our planet. We need to ensure that they don’t. One of the great Canadian writers, Margaret Atwood, helped champion the conservation and ecological protection of Pelee Island in Lake Erie, Ontario. Rather than saving an entire island from physical destruction, she and her late partner Graeme Gibson focused on preserving its vital natural ecosystem by co-founding the Pelee Island Bird Observatory (PIBO) and advocating for its migratory bird habitats.

You don’t have to be a famous writer or a millionaire to save land. You simply have to understand that humans can do wonderful, marvellous miracles ‘together’. I continue to advocate for ‘one garden at a time’ – we don’t need huge goals like 100 acres or 35,000 acres. Imagine if every home, beginning with yours, had Butterfly bushes, trees for shade for the birds and animals, places for water for them, and, if you can, food. Then add the next house, and the next, and the next….then close your eyes and imagine the forest sanctuary you have created. Please, if you can, start a movement. The wildlife need habitat.

We are in the beginning stages of planning to dig up the area behind our conservatory to cover it with trees that grow quickly. We may take the other area where wood is stacked as well. I will document the change in photos once we begin. For now, the animals and birds are enjoying the shade and the three bird baths. Water has been the key during the heat that we had and the new heat dome that is arriving tomorrow. Today it is so humid and hot it is hard to stay outside very long.

I have not posted much this week because the children have been helping me finish up my decluttering! They did the attic in no time. What an amazing team they are. I miss them today. The house is quiet, and we are left to go through one large box of photos. Toby has a mild case of conjunctivitis that is slowly getting better, and I do mean slowly. The Girls are fine, and well… we will enjoy the quiet today and tomorrow. Tuesday is the day the plumbers will be here tearing things apart.

Do you know how to tell if your toilet is leaking? Pour soy sauce in the tank and see if it runs down the sides of the bowl! My water bill doubled in a month, and we knew something was amiss. So not only are they putting in a new loo, but they are finally installing the gorgeous German vanity that I purchased before the pandemic! It will be dusty and dirty.

So what has been going on with the ospreys? Well, in the UK, they have been fledging. Not having the problems that the US ospreys have had with food, the chicks are healthy. Aran’s only baby with his new mate fledged and sat on the perch, wondering what to do. This is its second flight:

The only one at the Loch of the Lowes, Blue 2JB, at 53 days, has fledged, and the little boy of Elen and Teifi’s finally took to the sky. Others that fledged have returned to their nests. US ospreys are fledging too – Santiam Canyon had one this morning. It is hard to keep up with them now! All fledglings need to return to the nest to be fed by the parents for several weeks or even a month. Instinctively, ospreys know how to fish – 61.5 million years of developing- but they still need help from the adults.

The latest news from Big Bear: ·

Habitat Update

We do not have an update on Jackie currently. Ojai Raptor Center said they would not be giving any additional information on Jackie until Monday at the earliest.

We have had many questions about the sub adult that likely battled with Jackie and has been very present in the habitat for several days.

We spoke with Dr. Peter Sharpe, Bald Eagle expert and Conservationist regarding the sub adult. He aged this eagle at 3 ½ years old. Bald eagles generally reach full maturity at the age of 5 years old, though they can be ready to mate and lay eggs at the age of 4, however that is not as common.

Dr. Sharpe feels that it is a bit early for this sub adult to be looking for nesting territory and/or a mate. Shadow did show defensive behavior against the sub adult for several days while Sandy and Luna were at the nest and seen in the area on both cameras.

Though we have been hearing vocals that may be Sandy or Luna in the habitat, the last time we saw them on our cameras was on 7/23. With several other young eagles in the area, these vocals may or may not be Sandy or Luna.

If Sandy and Luna have indeed left on their life’s journey, their timing is completely normal. At the Big Bear nest, previous eaglets have generally dispersed at around 4 weeks. It is not confirmed Sandy and Luna have left the area, we can only observe and time will tell. If Sandy and Luna are not in the habitat, Shadow would not feel the need to protect the territory.

When the eagles are not in nesting season, they are much more tolerant of other eagles. Sandy Steers and I spent over an hour watching Jackie and a sub adult back in 2023 (pictures attached). Jackie was not concerned at all about the subadult perching with her. In fact, she continued to preen and seemed very relaxed, though glancing over at the other eagle occasionally to keep an eye on it.

A soft reminder, please be kind to the FOBBV team and each other. We are all going through this together.

Stay tuned for future updates, we will continue to post information here.

GW”

A good message for all of us:

SK Hideaways Videos for Week of 19 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
Live Recap & Observations:  https://bit.ly/3Md8TSz

Shadow and Sub-Adult Share Nighttime Roost Tree (2026 Jul 25)

Shadow’s vocal were heard in the early morning, but not again until the evening just after he flew by. A sub-adult was flying behind him but stopped to perch on Twin Pines and then the Simba Tree before flying off to join Shadow on his and Jackie’s roost tree. Missed seeing Sandy and Luna again today and wish them a safe night along with all Big Bear eagles. Sending positive thoughts for Jackie’s speedy and complete recovery. 
Video: https://youtu.be/uRxUyUgKTpo

Sandy & Luna Possible Last Sightings ~ But Not Last Squees ~ 2026 Jul 23
I held this video for a couple days in hopes of seeing Sandy and Luna back on camera. So far we haven’t seen them, but believe we have heard them ~ quite a lot. Whether we see them again or not, this video brings some sweet and poignant moments of their typical mornings together ~ good morning squees, flying from favorite perch to favorite perch, and even some beakie kisses. A nice collection for the memory book. 
Video:  https://youtu.be/O32HJ6mozQI

Shadow Calls for Jackie Morning & Evening ~ Send Positivity Their Way (2026 Jul 23)
Shadow calls for Jackie probably more often than we see on camera. In my opinion, he misses her. Also in my opinion, while he is dealing with the presence of visiting sub-adult bald eagles, he has no interest in taking another mate. His focus is on Jackie’s whereabouts and taking care of Sandy and Luna. Sending oodles of positive thoughts to Jackie and Shadow for a happy reunion one day soon.
Video: https://youtu.be/IaJECLI95kk

Shadow & Sub-Adult Perch Peacefully as Eaglets Watch ~ Fiona & Fast Finale (2026 Jul 22)
Shadow and a sub-adult seem to have reached a truce to some extent. This sub-adult followed Shadow all over today. Each time it landed near him, he immediately flew off, except for a 25-minute period in the afternoon. He had much to say to the youngster but there was no physical aggression. Perhaps the truce included the condition that the sub-adult not breach the nest again. 

At day’s end, Shadow perched behind the pine boughs next to the Cactus Snag for about 90 minutes. Was he trying to ditch the sub before roost time? We’ll never know, but he retired to his and Jackie’s roost tree. Luna roosted back on the Simba Tree and Sandy stayed on the high Y branch of the nest tree. Fiona and Fast Freddie took advantage of the empty nest and had quite a party.
Video: https://youtu.be/qc4eJpY9-EY

Shadow Stays Strong ~ Sub-Adult Remains ~ Another Day Without Jackie ~ 2026 Jul 21
I chronicled this whole day as a testament to the strength and keen survival instincts of these bald eagles. It seems Shadow kept the persistent sub-adult from returning to the nest with great support from Sandy and Luna. He also managed to deliver 3 fish in the span of a half-hour in the morning and another 3 in the evening.

Luna and Sandy are venturing farther away as evidenced by Luna’s 9-hour absence from camera view and Sandy’s 3-hour absence. Shadow returning to an empty nest in the afternoon was difficult to see, but fans were soon treated when Luna and then Sandy returned to the nest in the evening. 

I sprinkled the video with photos of Jackie ~ remembering happier times and sending oodles of positive thoughts for her speedy and complete recovery.
Video: https://youtu.be/lFjfSoF_-7o

Sub-Adult Returns to Nest Tree🌲Shadow Divebombs, Locks Talons on Descent
The sub-adult that Shadow had flushed out earlier in the day returned in the evening. This was not a good idea. Shadow first gave the visitor a stern verbal warning before diving on them. They both descended and their talons locked briefly before Shadow chased the sub-adult across the valley. Shadow then returned and perched on the Simba Tree during which time Luna and Sandy briefly checked on him there. 

At nightfall, Sandy and Luna perched on the nest tree basement while Shadow retired to his and Jackie’s night roost tree. Sending positive thoughts for Jackie’s complete and speedy recovery while she is at the wildlife rehabilitation center being well cared for. And we wish all Big Bear eagles well as they all navigate life in the wild. (2026 Jul 19)
Video: https://youtu.be/u-Wjj6i0cZU

Sub-Adult Breaches Nest ~ Shadow Attacks and Chases as Luna & Sandy Fly In (2026 Jul 19)
One of the persistent sub-adult bald eagles followed Shadow to the nest. Shadow made his displeasure known vocally, but when Luna arrived, Shadow leapt over him and flushed the sub-adult from the nest, chasing them to the lake and possibly beyond. Sandy arrived at the nest as the chase was unfolding, and she and Luna looked on, squee-less. Not a minute later, Shadow was perched on Twin Pines and 9 minutes later, Sandy and Luna perched on the Cactus Snag. Shadow remains on Twin Pines, on guard as we publish. We wish all Big Bear eagles well and continue to wait for definitive news of Jackie’s whereabouts. 
Video: https://youtu.be/3OnNjmhclpo


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

Two Eaglets Rouse Cruz from Her Night Roost ~ Hang Out Awhile (2026 Jul 23)
Fans were treated to Princess Cruz on her overnight roost followed by not one but two eaglets rousing her in the wee hours. She exited stage left pretty quickly. The eaglets stayed long enough to show us some of their signature shenanigans and progress they’ve made in eagle school in the weeks since we last saw them. 
Video:  https://youtu.be/-wNvLxUawZI

San Jose City Hall Falcons ~ San Jose, CA  ~ Hartley, Monty, and chicks Jet, Scout, Stewart, Walton (hatched 4/21/26)
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

Walton and Scout Make Surprise Visit to Nest Area ~ Adult Skedaddles (2026 July 18)
Walton arrived, screaming, of course, while an adult was on the runway. With no drama, the adult flew, at which point Scout arrived. What a treat to see them both for this short visit. They look to be healthy and spunky.  
Video: https://youtu.be/NhsJmukFq2w

Two Harbors Eagles ~ Catalina Island, CA ~ Cholyn & Chase (hatched 1998)
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 Defend Territory Against Peregrine Falcons (2026 Jul 18)
The Two Harbors peregrines must be in the midst of their nesting season, as they’ve been very territorial lately. They seem to have forgotten who rules the territory, though, as they persist in stooping on Cholyn and Chase. Our royal couple, despite their 28 years, are more than capable of defending their territory and displayed a most impressive series of evasive actions to keep the speedy peregrines at bay. 
Video: https://youtu.be/v2CFlmN1tpc

And then our other great contributor, Geemeff brings us the news from Loch Arkaig and the Woodland Trust:

Woodland Trust daily summary for Loch Arkaig Saturday 25th July 2026

Today’s big news is that we are officially on fledge watch! The chicks have been wingercising and taking little hops but today Amber 8P6 did a proper helicopter, disappearing out of the cam view at the top of the screen while Juniper 8P7 looked on in amazement. Juniper also got airborne, but only a few inches above the ground so it looks like Amber may well beat her older sister to first fledge. All eyes will be concentrating more than usual on the nest tomorrow! Meanwhile Dorcha is still fending off intruders, an unringed probably male Osprey flew very close, and there were one or two other alarms but no one else caught on nest cam. Intruders didn’t seem to take up Louis’ time as he delivered three fine looking trout including a gold coloured one, and he was sporting a very well-filled crop. The Nest Two tally now stands at three hundred and twenty nine. Aurora 536 spent a fair bit of time on Nest One, Garry LV0 delivered one fish taking his tally to one hundred and eighty two, and stayed to do a bit of nest tidying. It rained overnight but despite the forecast was mainly dry during the day, and there’ll be more rain overnight with a low of 12°C, continuing throughout tomorrow with a high of 17°C. There should be an early evening break in the rain tomorrow which would be ideal conditions for a fledge. However, the chicks will decide when they’re ready.Today’s videos: https://youtu.be/EJgW5nIVUuQ N2 Louis brings a huge lively trout 08.59.22 https://youtu.be/jf8-s_O-qUM N2 Dorcha warns away an intruder Osprey flying too near the nest 10.16.23https://youtu.be/f4RRAzdVszw N2 Juniper’s keen when fish two arrives, Amber joins in later 11.18.18 https://youtu.be/wSUiOyv4KMo N1 Aurora grabs the flatfish, has a nibble, and leaves with it 18.06.26https://youtu.be/J6Ki2ZIxvoI N2 Amber does a proper off-the-screen helicopter! 18.57.16https://youtu.be/wMGEFDUt_Eo N2 Louis brings a very colourful third trout 19.53.04 (zoom)

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

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Zeus has been making fish deliveries to Cape May to the chick who we hope will fledge soon! Another miracle. One little survivor.

There are still four osplets at Blackbush in Prince Edward Island. Against the odds, little four is going to make it unless something very strange happens.

Despite heating rivers and dying fish, Clark works hard for his family and delivers a nice fish for Iris and Wensi early this morning.

Wensi is working on building muscles to fly.

Two osplets at Oyster Bay – at least one has fledged and returned. Fish are coming to the nest, but the one who might not have fledged (apologies, I have not kept up with this nest as much as I should) is constantly fish-calling.

Looking to the upcoming season in the Southern Hemisphere:

Mum and Dad are on the barge nest and mating constantly! Meanwhile we hope Ervie and his female mate have chicks this year, too.

Lady and Dad in the Olympic Forest nest where Lady is incubating her two precious eggs.

Beautiful Diamond at the Falcon Scrape on the campus of Charles Sturt University in Orange, Australia. Gimbir is safe and sound and often in the scrape. He is quite the character. Looking forward to more healthy chicks this season.

The streaming cam at 367 Collins Street – home to the Melbourne Falcon family – will be turned on once there are eggs.

Thank you so much for your notes. I am so glad that you appreciated the photos of Toby and The Girls! They are so very special to my life.

Toby keeping us company as we sort through photos.

Have a lovely week. We will be back with you on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Thank you to Geemeff, SK Hideaways, Pam Breci, to all the contributors on FB, and the owners of the streaming cams that allow us to watch our bird friends.

Is it Jackie?…Late, late Sunday in Bird World

19 July 2026

Good Evening Everyone,

This will be an incredibly short posting with what I hope is some really great information.

I have avoided mentioning dear Jackie, our beloved Mum and mate of Shadow at Big Bear Valley, until I saw and heard some information that felt ‘transparent’. A message recording has been put out and here is the link:

https://recorder.google.com/c0a3385a-d53f-40fc-b01b-f66df7f392d6

Thank you, Pam Breci, for sending this to me. We are waiting for any confirmation. This is why Darvic Rings are important, but it would have been nearly impossible to have ringed Jackie, as she hatched in that gorgeous, very tall tree in 2012. She shared with Mr B, then with Shadow and their chicks.

SK Hideaways has sent their video listing for the week:

SK Hideaways Videos for the Week of 12 July 2026
While we may have seen the last sightings of the four siblings at the San
Jose peregrine falcon nest, we continue to enjoy Sandy and Luna at Big Bear,
as well as any and all happenings with the Channel Island eagles. My
Southern Hemisphere coverage will ramp up over next few weeks. That’s just
my little world of coverage for now.  Mary Ann covers much, much more and
we’re eternally grateful.

FOBBVCAM Eagles ~ Big Bear Valley, CA ~ Jackie, Shadow; eaglets Sandy &
Luna (hatched 4-5 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
Live Recap & Observations:  https://bit.ly/3Md8TSz

Sub-Adult Breaches Nest ~ Shadow Attacks and Chases as Luna & Sandy Fly In
(2026 Jul 19)
One of the persistent sub-adult bald eagles followed Shadow to the nest.
Shadow made his displeasure known vocally, but when Luna arrived, Shadow
leapt over him and flushed the sub-adult from the nest, chasing them to the
lake and possibly beyond. Sandy arrived at the nest as the chase was
unfolding, and she and Luna looked on, squee-less. Not a minute later,
Shadow was perched on Twin Pines and 9 minutes later, Sandy and Luna perched
on the Cactus Snag. Shadow remains on Twin Pines, on guard as we publish. We
wish all Big Bear eagles well and continue to wait for definitive news of
Jackie’s whereabouts. 
Video: https://youtu.be/3OnNjmhclpo

Dramatic Tug-o-Fish Episode ~ Sandy & Luna Split the Difference (2026 Jul
18)
A dramatic nest entrance and tug-o-fish session ends with both Sandy and
Luna getting some fish. Then they perch together like nothing ever happened.
Video: https://youtu.be/Y1ibuAnekiI

Cross-Valley Eaglet Chortles ~ A.M. Tug-o-Fish ~ Three on Cactus Snag (2026
Jul 18)
Dawn at Big Bear brought another symphony of chatter with Sandy and Luna
squee’ing across the valley. Sunrise was magnificent as they continued their
conversation. When they left their night perches, Sandy and Luna met on the
Cactus Snag till Shadow flew past with the first fish of the day. They raced
to the nest to collect their snack ~ Luna beating Sandy to the grab. About
1/2 way through the fish, Sandy snuck in for the steal; at 3/4 gone, Luna
took it back. They digested on the front perch before returning to the
Cactus Snag, where Shadow ultimately joined them,  chortling to Jackie, who
remained off camera. In a spectacular finale, Shadow struck an horaltic pose
that mesmerized even Sandy and Luna. A glorious morning was had by all lucky
enough to see it. 
Video: https://youtu.be/ah5ksEbUODY

Shadow’s 7-Fish Day ~ Sandy & Luna Compete Fiercely ~ Score Evenly (2026
Jul 17)
Once again Shadow outdid himself in the fish delivery department. He
brought one fish early, which no one came to the nest to claim. But then
delivered 6 more in a 4-hour timespan.  Sandy and Luna competed quite
fiercely for 3 of the fish, as Shadow looked on with an expression we dare
not attempt to interpret. It could have been anything from pride to concern
to mild interest ~ we’ll never know. The other 3 fish were grabbed so
quickly that the “losing” eaglet had no chance of competing for it. Suffice
it to say, both Sandy and Luna both went to sleep with very full crops
tonight. 
Video: https://youtu.be/rTgvrWi6hWQ

Shadow’s Fish Fest ~ 2 for Sandy, 2 for Luna  ~ Food Comas Ensue (2026 Jul
15)
Shadow was on a mission this afternoon bringing FOUR FISH in just over an
hour. Sandy and Luna were in fish heaven ~ they got two each. Shadow left
them to their food comas, which they duly embraced, each on their favorite
perch.
Video: https://youtu.be/nh_hKzhHc1g

Sandy & Luna Get Their Own Fish ~ Preen Each Other and Nap (2026 Jul 13)
Master angler Shadow made sure both Sandy and Luna got their own fish this
morning. It was a flurry of feathers with each fish delivery after the
eaglets raced across the valley to claim their prize. Once they’d enjoyed
their snacks, they settled down together for some beaky kisses, tail biting,
and ~ as the food coma set in ~ naps. Cuteness overload ensued. 
Video: https://youtu.be/VTjElRgpchQ

FOBBVCAM Eagles JACKIE’S HOME! Whole Family Meets on Nest for Fish! (2026
Jul 12)
As we’ve learned since this video was released, Jackie is spending time
further out in the territory keeping an eye on sub-adult eagles who are
passing through the area. She and Shadow are making sure that Sandy and
Luna’s efforts to hone their skills in preparation to become independent are
not hampered. But she did make an appearance on the 12th. 

After Jackie and Shadow perched on Twin Pines together, Shadow departed to
get Jackie a welcome home fish. She was very grateful and enjoyed it mostly
to herself, even when Sandy and Luna came home expecting to get some. Life
lessons were taught. But ever the doting father, Shadow brought a second
fish, which Luna happily scarfed down. With this fish, Shadow had fed the
entire family today. Well, of course he had. What a gift to see the entire
family on the nest together. It was a good day in Big Bear Valley. 
Video: https://youtu.be/_Ilx0Vwopd0

Sandy & Luna End/Begin Days with Beaky Kisses ~ Stunning Sunset/Sunrise
(2026 Jul 11-12)
Sandy and Luna ended the day together on the nest, sharing beaky kisses and
allopreening with a lovely sunset as their backdrop. When Shadow delivered
supper, Sandy swooped in, mantling with her magnificent wings, but left Luna
a few bites in the end. The eaglets then shuffled some branches before Luna
departed for his overnight roost on the Simba Tree. 

As dawn broke, the eaglets remained on their respective night roosts. Then
Big Bear came aglow with a most stunning and long-lasting sunrise during
which Sandy traversed across the valley to join Luna on the Simba Tree.
Ultimately, they relocated to the Lookout Snag, where they finished watching
the sunrise together. It was a magical time and one which we won’t soon
forget. (2026 Jul 11-12)
Video: https://youtu.be/Ua-mAhCld3Q

San Jose City Hall Peregrine Falcons ~ San Jose, CA ~ Hartley, Monty;
chicks Jet, Scout, Stewart, and Walton (hatched 21 April 2026)
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

Walton Learns Territory Defense from Monty ~ Dive-bombing, Talons Up (2026
Jul 14)
As Hartley relaxed on the ledge, Walton zoomed in and bumped her off. But
in a twist of Walton’s prior experiences, Monty was right behind him. Monty
flew over, circled back, and swooped on Walton, causing Walton to go talons
up and tumble to the runway. Monty circled back around and flew over once
for good measure (secretly we think he was checking Walton was OK). Poor
Walton got a tough lesson in territorial defense, which he pondered for a
minute before departing. 

As devoted fans, we wonder if we’ll ever see the boys here again, but some
of the trackers seem to be working. Walton’s tracker pinged in San Francisco
and Oakland (~35-45 miles away as the crow flies). Scout’s has pinged
further away at Hellyer Park in south San Jose (~6 miles).  Jet’s has pinged
in the Fremont Hills (~18-19 miles). And, unfortunately, Stewart’s tracker
has stopped working. 75% is not bad, though. While we’ll miss them, we’re
grateful to know they are dispersing healthy and hearty. 
Video: https://youtu.be/RZ71UkrSYZU

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 Chills While a BIG Rattler, Lucy Franco, and Rowboater Visit (2026
Jul 16)
While Chase was off doing eagle things, Cholyn sat on their couch as a host
of visitors slithered and floated by. A VERY large Southern Pacific
rattlesnake visited the overlook nest in the pre-dawn hours, the Lucy Franco
tugged by a bit later with goods for a local port, and an intrepid rower
bobbed by. All the while, Cholyn remained on her couch watching the world
and visitors go by. How cool to see what was happening all around Cholyn and
Chase’s habitat. 
Video: https://youtu.be/9PVJot6LfqI

Geemeff’s Woodland Trust daily summary for Loch Arkaig Sunday 19th July 2026

Another day featuring intruders, this time Ospreys who divebombed and overflew Nest Two, including a ringed Osprey. The ringed Osprey didn’t fully appear in the camera view so the ring couldn’t be read, and Dorcha flew off the nest to get rid of it when it perched in the Scots Pine. When the chicks weren’t pancaked because of intruder alarms, they practised wingercising with enthusiasm, getting ready for the day when they find their wings and fly off into the world – not too long now. Louis stayed for minutes at a time after delivering his fish, despite Dorcha’s urging, and even did a little nest scraping, but he didn’t desert his duties, and delivered five fish today, the last of which was his three hundredth for the season – quite a milestone achievement! The Nest Two tally, including Dorcha’s two, now stands at three hundred and two. Over on Nest One, Garry LV0 delivered two fish for Aurora 536 taking the nest and his personal tally to one hundred and seventy four. The weather was settled and mild, and set to continue with light cloud and light winds overnight with a low of 12°C, and sunny intervals with a high of 21°C tomorrow.

Today’s videos:

https://youtu.be/H6r948rg6Zo N2 Neither chick seems interested in an early trout breakfast 04.39.33https://youtu.be/VSsTf6-iBNA N2 Fish two arrives and departs due to a divebombing intruder Osprey 05.02.07https://youtu.be/uNVCqaojMyM N2 Louis returns fish two and does a bit of housekeeping 05.19.57https://youtu.be/egFLzENxHnQ N2 Dorcha’s not there so Louis waits with fish three 06.14.10https://youtu.be/zDW0KXA0JqM N1 The nest’s empty when Garry brings the first fish 09.19.08

https://youtu.be/UMx3zPi7Bcg N2 Dorcha’s unusually quiet when Louis brings fish four 13.50.15https://youtu.be/bandf1qHQ1Y N1 This time Aurora’s waiting for Garry when he returns fish two, a whole flatfish

16.02.18

https://youtu.be/EBX6A_18VmM N2 Louis shows no sign of leaving after delivering fish five 17.37.32https://youtu.be/iX0_19-Se8I N2 Dorcha sees off a ringed intruder who overflies the nest 18.10.08

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

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

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Today there were a record number of fledges in the UK – they are calling it Super Sunday. Ten chicks from streaming cams fledged, including – hang on to your seat – Aeron Z2 and Blue 014’s trio, all within a few hours from start to finish, with each returning to the nest. Remarkable. I do not recall that ever happening. Dads and Mums are busy delivering fish at all the nests with some fledges still to come.

Deaths continue in the US osprey world. Too many that need to be added to the Memorial Wall now.

My hero of the day is Viki who is desperately trying to keep the only two chicks on Indian Creek alive. Imagine watching twenty osprey nests for more than two decades to see a nest, now without its female who left a few days ago, struggling. Viki is providing frozen fish. The male is eating and has delivered to the nest and the eldest chick can self-feed but the younger one can only peck at the fish. Let’s hope it gets the hang of this quickly! But if one chick can be saved, it is a miracle considering that all other nests failed.

Females are leaving the nests. They must fatten up before migration, and it is clear they understand how difficult it is. They are leaving to find fish elsewhere. We see this behaviour later – the normal is that the females help supply fish after the chicks have fledged and then leave much earlier than the males, who continue to bring fish to the nest til the last chick has departed on its first migration. I remember that Aran at the Glaslyn nest had to wait until late September one year to leave. But in the US, these chicks have not fledged! Many have no parents to feed them. It is my fruitless hope that those individuals who have the authority (or not) will declare what Norway did and that the heat domes, the warming lakes, oceans, rivers, and ponds due to that heat, and the lack of fish are all human-caused. Help would then be provided – no bloody excuses!

When Viki wrote me today she said: “Also, I heard a very interesting thing from a local man who takes folks out fishing. He’s discovered that the little fish swimming on top of the water, always indicative of larger fish beneath them, have no larger fish beneath them. Weird.” ——- I guess those larger fish have all been scooped up by the nets of the industrial/commerical trawlers.

I never thought I would live to see an ecosystem as beautiful and alive as The Chesapeake Bay die, but it is dying. And our beautiful fish hawks are dying with it – ‘the canary in the mine’. The warning signal of the total collapse to come. It breaks my heart.

Meanwhile, the Norwegian osplet at Fru Rauer’s nest that was rescued because it was getting bashed and being held from getting sufficient food, is doing splendidly in care. Here is the update: https://youtu.be/2XeVWs9zgkU?

Thank you for being with us. Please do take care. Send good wishes to all the nests.

Thank you to Pam Breci for sending me all the latest on Jackie, to SK Hideaways and Geemeff for their videos and daily summary. To Viki – my hero who is desperately trying to keep two babies alive and to the camera owners who allow us to watch these families as they struggle to survive in a changing world.

We need action! Not more studies. Saturday in Bird World

18 July 2026

Hello Everyone,

When your neighbours call late at night and don’t know what to do with a little one who doesn’t seem able to fly…He pecked me when I picked him up to check him over. Nothing appeared broken. He is young and his tail is not as developed as it should be, but he can fly, knows to get away into the lilacs, and to be quiet. I hope that his parents find him early in the morning. His call is rather quiet, but the hearing of the Blue Jays must be better than mine!

Isn’t he sweet?

I asked what happened to Duke at Barnegat Light. Heidi answered: “Duke and Daisy did not have eggs in 2024, but they spent a wonderful summer together.  We would see them together almost all the time.  

In 2025, Daisy did not return from migration.  Several females vied for Duke and his nest. Duke chose a female that was named Dixie.  Dixie laid 3 eggs.  Then there was a storm that lasted for a couple of days.  Duke could not provide fish for Dixie, so Dixie started to leave the eggs to try to fish for herself.  On one such occasion, gulls took two of the eggs.  Dixie returned, but did not adequately incubate the last egg, and it eventually broke.

Fast forward to this season: Duke’s mate from last year, Dixie, was around a bit in early spring, but she didn’t stick around. There were two or three other female hopefuls, but none of them stayed. Ben thinks lack of food availability caused the females to move on. Duke is seen every day, usually eating a fluke on the marsh perch.”

If you look at the pole in the marsh, there is Duke~

The weather took another bad turn with high winds in Missoula but that didn’t stop Clark from bringing in a whopper for Iris and their baby.

Clark needs to eat – he had the head, thank goodness. What a guy.

Good night Iris and baby.

Remember, overall development and, in particular, feather development, depend on good food and lots of it. I wonder if we put Iris’s baby next to another one (a survivor of three at one of the other NE nests) what you would see.

Geemeff’s Woodland Trust summary disappeared. I think I hit delete tonight. Apologies all around. Geemeff is so kind – she sent it again so we don’t miss anything. Thank you!


Woodland Trust daily summary for Loch Arkaig Friday 17th July 2026

It was a slow fish day today, both males brought two fish to their respective nests, taking the Nest One tally to one hundred and seventy, and the Nest Two tally to two hundred and ninety four. The weather was settled and the temperature more comfortable today, so perhaps it was intruders that kept Louis busy. The first intrusion was early morning around 4am, Dorcha was on high alert with Louis heard in the distance, and again around 10.30am. That’s just what the nest cam captured, there’s a lot of prime Osprey territory out there for Louis to defend, and Amber and Juniper are healthy and well fed and two big fish made decent meals for them today so no worries on that score although more fish would be preferable. Dorcha filled in some of the waiting time by bringing unsuitable sticks and creating havoc causing the chicks to move out of her way or join in to help get better placement. She made herself a new perch from one particular stick and hopped up onto it looking pleased with herself while later Louis used it to feak his beak. The settled weather continues with the forecast of partly cloudy, light winds and a low of 10°C overnight, changing to sunny intervals, a gentle breeze and a high of 21°C tomorrow. At the time of filing this report, quarter past midnight, only Cam One is on night mode, and the sky seen on Cam Two is still very light with traces of pink sunset glow.

Today’s videos:https://youtu.be/6xjzVHg1ofE N2 Dorcha reacts to an intruder while Louis alarm calls in the distance 04.08.05https://youtu.be/UXPDExiiq1A N2 Dorcha causes havoc creating a new perch for herself 06.12.56 (quicktime)https://youtu.be/fge5Aw-3jjM N2 Louis stays after bringing fish one, feaking his beak on the new porch 09.07.56https://youtu.be/02U__l-_sAE N2  Louis alarm chips and Dorcha goes on intruder alert 10.24.06https://youtu.be/GMYH33WXqrI N1 Garry settles on the egg when Aurora leaves with fish one 11.58.35https://youtu.be/B-91gD2xEiw N2 Fish two arrives eleven hours after the last one 20.17.24https://youtu.be/HIh-zzQlN9k N1 Garry leaves seconds after Aurora leaves with fish two 20.35.50

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

More osprey chicks are dying as their parents abandon them due to a lack of food. The latest appears to be the little chick at The Wetlands Institute. I know that many of you felt this was a peculiar situation. From the outset, the chick was hungry, and living things react differently to starvation. The chick reacted to its parents. After three and a half days, it took its wings to the sky – no more hunger.

I want to state something categorically. All of this starvation is ‘human-caused ‘. I don’t care if it is heat domes, lack of fish, habitat loss, warming rivers and lakes that take the fish deep so the osprey cannot fish – it is our fault. We do not need another study about what is happening at the Chesapeake Bay. How few ospreys survived? With this in mind, I have included the team’s explanation of the rescue of Sol at the Norwegian osprey nest of Fru Rauer. I believe we should write to everyone and use Norway as a moral compass for how we address these losses.

The postal address of The Wetlands Institute is below along with their phone number if you have free phone coverage across the US:

The Wetlands Institute ® | 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd, Stone Harbor, NJ, 08247 | 609.368.1211

Their e-mail is: info@wetlandsinstitute.org

A great explanation from the rescue team that removed Sol from the Fru Rauer nest.

“Many people have asked why we decided to remove Sol, the youngest chick, from the nest instead of letting nature take its course.

Under normal circumstances, we would never interfere. Wild osprey have successfully raised their young for thousands of years without human intervention. However, we believe these are no longer normal circumstances.

The challenges facing this nest were largely created by human activity. Climate change has led to prolonged periods of extreme heat, causing fish to remain in deeper, cooler water where they are much harder for the adult ospreys to catch. At the same time, pollution and the long-term decline of fish populations in the fjord have reduced the amount of food available.

As food became scarce, competition between the chicks increased. Sibling aggression is a natural behavior in ospreys during times of food shortage, and Sol, being the youngest and smallest chick, had very little chance of survival.

From the very beginning of this project, we made a promise: if the chicks were threatened because of conditions caused by human impacts—not by natural processes alone—we would consider intervention. We believe this situation met that commitment.

By rescuing Sol, we are not trying to change nature. Instead, we are trying to reduce the consequences of environmental changes that humans have contributed to creating. Our goal is to give one young osprey the opportunity to survive, be rehabilitated if necessary, and eventually return to the wild, where it can contribute to future generations.
Every osprey matters. Protecting individual birds today also helps strengthen the future population of this remarkable species.

We understand that not everyone will agree with our decision, and we respect those different opinions. However, after careful consideration, we believe rescuing Sol was the most responsible choice under these exceptional circumstances.”

I wish that everyone in the Chesapeake Bay and surrounding areas where the osprey nests have been challenged, like little Sol, would have come to the same conclusions and stepped up to help the raptors. It breaks my heart that no one wants to take a stand and say that industrial/commercial fishing of Menhaden has caused a catastrophic collapse of an entire ecosystem.

News from Kielder Forest:

Nests 7 and 1A nearing fledging

Ringing news from Wales:

https://llangorseringing.blogspot.com/2026/07/osprey-ringing-2026.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawTIj4dleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFVU1djNWlOeHZPNzBqTlVSc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHk2yuvqVktTTaLRmb09MMdKwWPVvZdfwtMNr_wO2AoV8ZqUA0J0uCppf_hBr_aem_bDFr3rdU0OymYEEEQ07D2w

Congratulations to the eldest chick, a female, ringed on 30 June, Blue 2T5, who became the 50th osplet to fledge from the Glaslyn nest in Wales.

We have a first fledge at Border Ospreys – congratulations Samson and Augusta.

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Translocation project between Scotland and Spain continues this year.

SK Hideaways Videos for the Week of 12 July 2026
While we may have seen the last sightings of the four siblings at the San Jose peregrine falcon nest, we continue to enjoy Sandy and Luna at Big Bear, as well as any and all happenings with the Channel Island eagles. My Southern Hemisphere coverage will ramp up over next few weeks. That’s just my little world of coverage for now.  Mary Ann covers much, much more and we’re eternally grateful.

FOBBVCAM Eagles ~ Big Bear Valley, CA ~ Jackie, Shadow; eaglets Sandy & Luna (hatched 4-5 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
Live Recap & Observations:  https://bit.ly/3Md8TSz
Cross-Valley Eaglet Chortles ~ A.M. Tug-o-Fish ~ Three on Cactus Snag (2026 Jul 18)
Dawn at Big Bear brought another symphony of chatter with Sandy and Luna squee’ing across the valley. Sunrise was magnificent as they continued their conversation. When they left their night perches, Sandy and Luna met on the Cactus Snag till Shadow flew past with the first fish of the day. They raced to the nest to collect their snack ~ Luna beating Sandy to the grab. About 1/2 way through the fish, Sandy snuck in for the steal; at 3/4 gone, Luna took it back. They digested on the front perch before returning to the Cactus Snag, where Shadow ultimately joined them,  chortling to Jackie, who remained off camera. In a spectacular finale, Shadow struck an horaltic pose that mesmerized even Sandy and Luna. A glorious morning was had by all lucky enough to see it. 
Video: https://youtu.be/ah5ksEbUODY

Shadow’s 7-Fish Day ~ Sandy & Luna Compete Fiercely ~ Score Evenly (2026 Jul 17)
Once again Shadow outdid himself in the fish delivery department. He brought one fish early, which no one came to the nest to claim. But then delivered 6 more in a 4-hour timespan.  Sandy and Luna competed quite fiercely for 3 of the fish, as Shadow looked on with an expression we dare not attempt to interpret. It could have been anything from pride to concern to mild interest ~ we’ll never know. The other 3 fish were grabbed so quickly that the “losing” eaglet had no chance of competing for it. Suffice it to say, both Sandy and Luna both went to sleep with very full crops tonight. 
Video: https://youtu.be/rTgvrWi6hWQ

Shadow’s Fish Fest ~ 2 for Sandy, 2 for Luna  ~ Food Comas Ensue (2026 Jul 15)Shadow was on a mission this afternoon bringing FOUR FISH in just over an hour. Sandy and Luna were in fish heaven ~ they got two each. Shadow left them to their food comas, which they duly embraced, each on their favorite perch.
Video: https://youtu.be/nh_hKzhHc1g

Sandy & Luna Get Their Own Fish ~ Preen Each Other and Nap (2026 Jul 13)
Master angler Shadow made sure both Sandy and Luna got their own fish this morning. It was a flurry of feathers with each fish delivery after the eaglets raced across the valley to claim their prize. Once they’d enjoyed their snacks, they settled down together for some beaky kisses, tail biting, and ~ as the food coma set in ~ naps. Cuteness overload ensued. 
Video: https://youtu.be/VTjElRgpchQ

FOBBVCAM Eagles JACKIE’S HOME! Whole Family Meets on Nest for Fish! (2026 Jul 12)
As we’ve learned since this video was released, Jackie is spending time further out in the territory keeping an eye on sub-adult eagles who are passing through the area. She and Shadow are making sure that Sandy and Luna’s efforts to hone their skills in preparation to become independent are not hampered. But she did make an appearance on the 12th. 

After Jackie and Shadow perched on Twin Pines together, Shadow departed to get Jackie a welcome home fish. She was very grateful and enjoyed it mostly to herself, even when Sandy and Luna came home expecting to get some. Life lessons were taught. But ever the doting father, Shadow brought a second fish, which Luna happily scarfed down. With this fish, Shadow had fed the entire family today. Well, of course he had. What a gift to see the entire family on the nest together. It was a good day in Big Bear Valley. 
Video: https://youtu.be/_Ilx0Vwopd0

Sandy & Luna End/Begin Days with Beaky Kisses ~ Stunning Sunset/Sunrise (2026 Jul 11-12)
Sandy and Luna ended the day together on the nest, sharing beaky kisses and allopreening with a lovely sunset as their backdrop. When Shadow delivered supper, Sandy swooped in, mantling with her magnificent wings, but left Luna a few bites in the end. The eaglets then shuffled some branches before Luna departed for his overnight roost on the Simba Tree. 

As dawn broke, the eaglets remained on their respective night roosts. Then Big Bear came aglow with a most stunning and long-lasting sunrise during which Sandy traversed across the valley to join Luna on the Simba Tree. Ultimately, they relocated to the Lookout Snag, where they finished watching the sunrise together. It was a magical time and one which we won’t soon forget. (2026 Jul 11-12)
Video: https://youtu.be/Ua-mAhCld3Q


San Jose City Hall Peregrine Falcons ~ San Jose, CA ~ Hartley, Monty; chicks Jet, Scout, Stewart, and Walton (hatched 21 April 2026)
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

Walton Learns Territory Defense from Monty ~ Dive-bombing, Talons Up (2026 Jul 14)
As Hartley relaxed on the ledge, Walton zoomed in and bumped her off. But in a twist of Walton’s prior experiences, Monty was right behind him. Monty flew over, circled back, and swooped on Walton, causing Walton to go talons up and tumble to the runway. Monty circled back around and flew over once for good measure (secretly we think he was checking Walton was OK). Poor Walton got a tough lesson in territorial defense, which he pondered for a minute before departing. 

As devoted fans, we wonder if we’ll ever see the boys here again, but some of the trackers seem to be working. Walton’s tracker pinged in San Francisco and Oakland (~35-45 miles away as the crow flies). Scout’s has pinged further away at Hellyer Park in south San Jose (~6 miles).  Jet’s has pinged in the Fremont Hills (~18-19 miles). And, unfortunately, Stewart’s tracker has stopped working. 75% is not bad, though. While we’ll miss them, we’re grateful to know they are dispersing healthy and hearty. 
Video: https://youtu.be/RZ71UkrSYZU


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 Chills While a BIG Rattler, Lucy Franco, and Rowboater Visit (2026 Jul 16)
While Chase was off doing eagle things, Cholyn sat on their couch as a host of visitors slithered and floated by. A VERY large Southern Pacific rattlesnake visited the overlook nest in the pre-dawn hours, the Lucy Franco tugged by a bit later with goods for a local port, and an intrepid rower bobbed by. All the while, Cholyn remained on her couch watching the world and visitors go by. How cool to see what was happening all around Cholyn and Chase’s habitat. 
Video: https://youtu.be/9PVJot6LfqI

Concerns grow for Loch Doon fledgling Blue 5B4, who flew out of the nest strong on Friday afternoon. Frankie has brought in five fish, but she has not returned to the nest.

Second chick not ready to fly at Loch Doon.

Little Dewey or Sassy has had lots of fish at the Dewey Beach nest since its fledgling. Thanks, Heidi and Pam, for keeping track!

There is only one nest that appears to be doing well in Connecticut.

Yesterday was a good day for Oyster Bay. Today they are fighting some – hungry.

It is the second flight for Aava at the Janakkalan nest in Finland. Look at the face of the siblings! Aava hatched on the 28th of May.

Geemeff’s Woodland Trust daily summary for Loch Arkaig Saturday 18th July 2026

There was a lot of intruder action today affecting both nests, and Dorcha’s reaction to one event seemed to indicate the intruder was an eagle, as she flattened herself and the chicks onto the nest, instead of rearing up and warning them away. Both species of UK eagles nest in the Loch Arkaig area – White-tailed Eagles and Golden Eagles – and both Louis and Dorcha have encountered them before, details in the bonus section. Despite the alarms, Garry LV0 delivered two fish to Aurora 536, taking the Nest One tally to one hundred and seventy two, and Louis delivered three fish to Dorcha and the chicks, taking the Nest Two tally to two hundred and ninety seven. Juniper 8P7 and Amber 8P6 had a tug of fish which came perilously close to the nest edge but went no further, and 

Steve Quinn gave us his usual thorough weekly analysis of Louis’ fishing statistics: hyvor doesn’t allow comment links so pop Nest 2 fish summary to week 13 into the search field. The weather was settled and not too hot, tonight’s forecast is partly cloudy, light winds and an overnight low of 8

°C, changing to sunny intervals with light winds and a high of 21°C tomorrow.

Today’s videos:https://youtu.be/8ZZfXzV3P8I N2 Dorcha remains watchful during the feeding of fish one 05.14.32https://youtu.be/Jx5hvklNEsM N1 Aurora departs swiftly after taking fish one from Garry 11.40.51https://youtu.be/zmccWPm9C9c N1 Aurora’s not there – Garry alarm chips and leaves with fish two in a hurry 14.17.06 (zoom)https://youtu.be/jp7tLhOkgak N2 Louis waits with a flatfish as Dorcha’s not there 14.43.59https://youtu.be/4zI26FVQ590 N2 Stramash! Tug of fish as both chicks want it 15.07.54https://youtu.be/84eKf68VNNU N1 Garry arrives bringing

fish two back to give to Aurora 15.21.31https://youtu.be/Bbw59cJ5NPA N2 Amber 8P6 seems to get most of fish three 18.08.50
Bonus watch – previous encounters with eagles caught on nest cam:https://youtu.be/iVpqJIxEVCE N2 Golden Eagle touches down 22 Apr 2023 (zoom)https://youtu.be/BCOPgYVTB5s N2 Distant fracas with an Eagle 19 Apr 2024 (slo-mo zoom) https://youtu.be/nHPwQ5xDs5U N2 Dorcha’s injured by the Eagle fight 19 Apr 2024 (zoom)  

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

Thank you so much for being with us today. Also, thank you for your letters and your commitment to helping rectify the terrible situation in the US. It is too late for our little ones this year, but commercial fishing has to be stopped. Menhaden stocks need to be placed in the Bay to reproduce, etc., etc. And Industrial fishing needs to stop. As humans, we need to evaluate what our actions have on wildlife, including the waters that hold the fish needed by the fish-eating birds.

I am taking Sunday off. We will be back with you on Monday. Take care all.

Thank you to SK Hideaways and Geemeff for their videos, to Heidi, who has such a great historical file on all these ospreys as well as a fabulous analytical mind, to all those who posted on FB with information and images, and to the owners of the streaming cams – thank you for allowing us to watch these avian families.

The good and the bad…Late Friday in Bird World

17 July 2026

Hello Everyone,

It is cloudy. We had another thunderstorm last night and that thunder jacket for Toby and Missey really came in handy. Poor things when the first clap rattled the house they yelped and starting running around like someone was chasing them with a cow prod. The jackets certainly worked and both settled into bed with me for a long quiet night.

Have you watched The Last Osprey? If you haven’t, then I urge you to do this.

Here is the link: You will need to watch it with ads which gives them revenue so just click to watch with ads. It is that good.


https://redcoraluniverse.com/en/details/movies/the-last-ospreys-part-1

It will not make your day turn into sunshine but it will highlight what Heidi and I, Michael Academia and others have been saying for years — industrial fishing in The Bay has to stop. The question now is: is it too late? Studies have already been done. Adding another putting off the cessation of industrial fishing only ensures the demise of the osprey and other species in that ecosystem. Why not a moratorium until a study is completed? That makes much more sense based on what we know. But, sitting where I do in Canada, I wonder who has any common sense? We have watched and are now watching – again – adults abandoning their only surviving chicks because of too little or no food. In Norway, Sol was removed from a nest and place in another that is thriving.

I do take exception with one aspect of part 1 of the documentary, The Last Osprey. The myth is that ospreys do not do well in rehabilitation. Our friend who was at the Audubon Raptor Centre in Florida, Lisa, would tell you a different story. I don’t think I mentioned Mr Krispy – he had been electocuted and lost almost all his feathers. He was released a little more than a year after going into care. Pitkin County’s chick fell over and was taken into care and released. Those are only two stories but what about Bailey at the Raptor Centre? The key is to getting them soon enough before their organs begin to shut down. It is too late for those sitting on some of the nests you are watching.

I want to applaud Heidi again. I thank whatever spirit controls this world for her coming into my life many years ago. She is tenacious, and she was not going to let PSEG Oyster Bay get by with having fishing line on that nest. I believe she would have climbed up there herself if she had lived in the area, but she knew to contact Bobby Horvath. If there is a chick in danger in Manhattan or on Long Island, Bobby is your man. That chick is alive today because of her video—but also because of all the phone calls everyone made to PSEG, Bobby, the DEC, etc. It takes more than a village, and you cannot give up!!!!!!!!!

This is Oyster Bay today.

It isn’t fishing line, but it is human debris – a takeaway box. Gosh, humans make messes, and ospreys love to bring things to the nest. There was a running joke that maybe it was fish and chips. The kids are fish calling. These three should fledge. Thank goodness.

Tiny at Blackbush – four of them – continues to do better than I thought it would. This is one determined little osplet.

Different parents at Minnesota has really changed this nest with two thriving osplets.

Osoyoos. This nest needs fish!

One of the discussions in the documentary The Last Osprey is the amount of energy parents must expend to furnish their nests and care for their young when the young are starving, too. Feather development. Emaciated chicks. It is hard to tell, but there is not a lot of fat on this chick at Osoyoos compared to those at some of the other nests. Meanwhile, with the rare exception, the UK nests are thriving, and I have word that the Aviemore ospreys are safe from the wildfire scorching the area.

Pam Breci sent this to me – and we always need to cherish and cheer on those nests that are doing well.

I loved Duke and Daisy. They decided not to breed one year. I wonder what eventually happened to them. Does anyone know?

This is Sandy Hook and instead of eating Menhaden, they are eating fluke.

AI information on Fluke:

AI Overview

Fluke fish, also known as Summer Flounder, are a predatory marine flatfish found in the western Atlantic Ocean. Highly prized by both commercial harvesters and recreational anglers, they are famous for their sweet, mild, and delicate white meat, which is excellent for searing or rolling. 

Key Characteristics

  • Appearance & Camouflage: Fluke are flat and laterally compressed, meaning they swim and lie on the ocean floor on their side. They are nicknamed “chameleons of the sea” for their ability to change their top-side coloration (grays, blues, or browns) to match the ocean floor.
  • The “Left-Eyed” Trait: While born with an eye on each side, the fluke’s right eye migrates to the left side of its head as it matures. When held with the belly facing down and eyes facing up, its head will point to the left. 
  • Distinctive Spots: They typically feature five or more prominent, dark, eye-like spots (ocelli) arranged in a distinct pattern on their back. 
  • Ambush Predators: Unlike bottom-feeding scavengers, fluke are aggressive hunters equipped with large mouths and sharp teeth, feeding on small fish, squid, and crustaceans. 

Fluke vs. Flounder

The relationship often causes confusion, but the easiest way to understand it is that all fluke are flounders, but not all flounders are fluke. “Flounder” is a broader umbrella term for various species of flatfish. Fluke specifically refers to the Summer Flounder, while other species (like the Winter Flounder) are right-eyed, smaller-mouthed, and lack teeth

The fluke being brought in is keeping this nest thriving, and both adults are fishing for their kids. Lots of small fish is just as good as a few big ones.

I want to remember this season with Iris, Clark, and their chick. I know that we cherished the year she bonded with Finnegan and they raised two to fledge: Sum-eh and Antali. Iris is doing great as a mum, and Clark is not only a wonderful provider but also a protector. Each of us should cherish these next weeks with this wonderful family. This year has been hard on Iris because of the heat, yet she will protect her chicks before anything else. She is going to need time to ‘fatten’ up for her own migration later in July before she departs sometime in September. I wonder if there will be a naming contest for the chick? Gosh, I hope so. Maybe I missed it, and they have already started. I must admit to enjoying the newly fledged birds in my garden. I cannot take my eyes off of the gorgeous Blue Jays. The Starlings have moved on to their summer grounds but will return late in the fall and spend the winter. It has just been glorious!

Look how big Iris’s ‘baby’ is!

Posted a week ago:

Chick at day 20! Don’t you just love the attitude?

Wonderful news just keeps coming from Knepp Farm in the UK and their commitment to rewilding.

News from Knepp A boom of a season for butterflies and mothsDownload

News from Border Ospreys:

IGNORANCE OR WILFULNESS? – Border OspreysDownload

The latest report from Geemeff and the Woodland Trust:

Woodland Trust daily summary for Loch Arkaig Thursday 16th July 2026

It was a quiet day, with just a little intruder action, not enough to send an adult in pursuit, and the chicks spent most of today wingercising. Juniper 8P7 in particular was very animated, actually doing a two-footed hop, and moving perilously close to the edge. But she kept inside the cot rails, and had a good look over the side as if figuring out how high up she is. She and Amber 8P6 are looking very strong and fledge-watch can’t be far away. Louis delivered five fish today although Dorcha might argue it was only four as he inadvertently took one of them away with him when he left, dropping it overboard with a clunk. Fortunately it was the smallest fish, a partial flatfish, and he returned forty five minutes later with a decent sized trout so everyone had a good dinner. The Nest Two tally now rises to two hundred and ninety two, while over on Nest One, Garry LV0 brought two fish for Aurora 536, taking the Nest One tally to one hundred and sixty eight. Their unviable egg is still intact, and after delivering the second fish, Garry did settle down on it but soon left. The weather was hot and sunny, and set to continue with an overnight low of 13°C and a more comfortable high tomorrow of 24°C.

Today’s videos:https://youtu.be/9WNkuyhK-E4 N2 Amber’s ready when fish one arrives but Juniper prefers to wingercise 04.26.42https://youtu.be/rUeZlHfmbEQ N2 Juniper’s turn to line up for a feed when fish two arrives 04.47.10https://youtu.be/9xd8JGM6l1A N1 Aurora grabs fish one and departs immediately 08.38.06https://youtu.be/l6Zn6osUFS0 N2 Both chicks are ready and waiting when fish three arrives 15.14.00https://youtu.be/IBT8oQCTLiY N1 Garry settles on the egg when Aurora leaves with fish two 21.01.55https://youtu.be/Y46o-_0cbIc N2 Louis brings number four, a partial flatfish but drops it overboard 22.16.16 https://youtu.be/R8aCXZl_Ar4 N2 Fortunately for the family, Louis soon returns with a fifth fish 23.00.54

Bonus advice: With a wildfire currently raging in a Scottish national park, Woodland Trust explain how wildfires affect our woods:https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/protecting-trees-and-woods/threats-to-woods-and-trees/how-wildfires-affect-our-woods/

Why not 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

===========================================================Mum and Dad slept on the barge in South Australia last night. Dear souls.

Beautiful Lady incubating her two precious eggs at the Olympic Park White-bellied Sea Eagle nest in Sydney.

Gorgeous Diamond. She lost her mate eleven years ago and a miracle happened when Xavier appeared and cared for her and her chicks. We have now sadly had to say goodbye to Xavier, also, and hello to Gimbir who keeps us entertained and who has turned out to be a very good mate.

The week in wildlife in photographs by the Guardian.

Week in wildlife: a stuck raccoon, a hardy mouse and a well-camouflaged wildcat | Environment | TheDownload

Thank you for being with us. Toby and I are going out for a walk. My son and daughter in law will come for a visit today – so good to see them again and Don is out with Ann at the nature centre. It is wonderful to have a day wit no heat ande no rain. All the little birds are so very happy.

I am working with my new camera to see if I can get you some decent images from the garden. Keep your fingers crossed. I have been very frustrated since I sold my DS850 and I might just hve to get a better mirrorless camera.

If you did not know, the Ferguson Museum chick, which was starving, was predated by a Bald Eagle this morning.

Enjoy the weekend. We will be back with you again soon.

Thank you to everyone who posted images and information on FB, to Geemeff, thank you for your daily summary, to PB – special thanks for our chats and the life support line when things get so sad you can’t stand it. To everyone who called about the PSEG nest and especially to Heidi for her persistence, thank you so much. You saved a life. People can create positive change. You just can’t give in to despair. Thank you to the Guardian and the owners of the streaming cams.

Late, late Monday in Bird World

6 July 2026

Hello Again,

There are a couple of items that need to be sent out to you that were not in the earlier post. One of those is SK Hideaway’s videos for the week of the 28th of June. This is a remarkable list of videos covering many nests on several continents, please check all of them out for the latest information on these bird families:

SK Hideaways Videos, week of 28 June 2026

FOBBVCAM Eagles, Big Bear Valley, CA ~ Jackie, Shadow ~ eaglets Sandy and Luna (13 weeks old)
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’s Reaction to Fireworks (2026 Jul 4)
While Sandy and Luna noticed the fireworks, they did not move from their roosts. It was a relief and a joy to see these strong, fearless eaglets hold their ground. 
Video: https://youtu.be/BtLJDMQ16sU
Sandy & Luna Put on Dazzling Flight Displays! A Busy Day Exploring (2026 Jul 3)
What a difference a day or two make. After spending the night together in the nest tree, Sandy and Luna got an early start exploring the habitat. Their flight skills grow stronger every day, along with their confidence. They stayed close together for much of the day ~ perching on a variety of trees. When they both departed the Sunny Hideout, they gave viewers a dazzling airshow that fans won’t soon forget. 
Video:  https://youtu.be/PJYYeCH6kQM

Sandy & Luna Reunite at Nest ~ Get 2-Fish Reward ~ (2026 Jul 2)
Four days after Sandy fell from the nest tree and three days after Luna fledged, the eaglets reunited on the nest. But before they did, they met on adjacent perches in their habitat ~ Luna on the Cactus Snag and Sandy making a great flight to the top of Sunny Hideout. 

They returned to the nest within seconds of each other and it wasn’t long before Shadow delivered the first fish of the day, followed shortly by fishes two and three (#3 not shown here). Fans got their wish of Sandy and Luna reuniting at the nest. We have a suspicion it may have been Shadow’s wish, too.
Video:  https://youtu.be/AMnXeJ1UCQw

Ace Flyer Luna Makes the Rounds ~ Sandy Makes an Appearance (2026 Jul 1)
It was a glorious day seeing the entire family throughout their beautiful habitat. Luna had a busy morning perching not only on all of Jackie and Shadow’s favorite perches, but also his very own, currently nameless, pine tree perch. He ended his camera time on the Lookout Snag and headed in the direction where cam ops later found the elusive Sandy. This reminded me of a time last year when the whole family – Jackie, Shadow, Sunny, and Gizmo – met up on the Lookout Snag, so I included a photo of that special morning in this video.

Sandy claimed a nameless pine tree of her own and snuggled in throughout the afternoon. Turns out this pine tree is very near Jackie and Shadow’s roost tree, so she’ll have four eagle eyes on her overnight. I’m guessing Luna is nearby.
Video:  https://youtu.be/ruisDc0Pm74

Luna Returns to Nest! The Lure of Fish! (2026 Jun 30)
Luna spent the night atop the Simba Tree ~ his first destination and first night away from the nest. He exercised his wings a lot throughout the morning, but when Shadow circle around with his favorite food, Luna put those exercises to work and flew straight home, squeeing all the way. He devoured his fish in about a minute and sent Shadow out for more. But Luna couldn’t wait for the next Dad Dash delivery, so took off again about an hour later, flying like an ace. We have a feeling we’ll see him again soon.
Video:  https://youtu.be/J56GjZBpKoU

Sandy Found!  Food Delivered to Simba Tree and Headless Tree Rock (2026 Jun 29)
Cam ops found Sandy snuggled in the Headless Tree this afternoon as Luna continued adjusting to his new digs atop the Simba Tree. Shadow brought fish to the nest, presumably to lure the eaglets to fly, but that wasn’t to be, so he took it to the Simba Tree. Luna’s not quite ready to make his way down, so Shadow nibbled on the fish himself. Awhile later, Sandy popped out from the bushes onto a nearby rock where a parent soon brought her a snack. All is going very well here.
Video: https://youtu.be/xlEMNAS4DFU

Luna Fledges in Grand Style ~ Meets Shadow on Simba Tree (2026 Jun 29, 9:24:43)
Luna gave it some thought and then launched from the high front porch perch. It was a beautiful sight to see. Well done, Luna!
Video:  https://youtu.be/lNSDqf2Av-s

Sandy Fell From Nest🍂 FOBBV May Have Located Her🎉 Phew! 😮‍💨
After a glorious morning of new milestones by Luna reaching higher heights on the Y branch and Sandy venturing further out on a front porch limb, the day dimmed. In attempting to return to the nest from the front porch by jumping over Sandy, Luna accidentally knocked Sandy off her perch. 

Sandy was lodged in branches at two points below the nest tree for awhile, but soon released and righted herself. She was soaring or flapping as she released ~ a very good sign. Then FOBBV reported that she had been seen flying on their security camera. Hopefully we’ll see her on the webcam soon. (2026 Jun 28)
Video: https://youtu.be/_I12FV2ZfX8


San Jose CH Falcons ~ San Jose, CA ~ Hartley, Monty; chicks Jet, Scout, Stewart & Walton (10 weeks old)
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

Scout and Walton Remain in the Territory ~ Still Ousting Parents in Fleeting Moments (2026 Jul 1)
In the waning moments of our time with Hartley and Monty’s 2026 brood, each sighting and each antic is a joy to see. Here, I also captured how Hartley and Monty slowly resume their lives as empty-nesters. They are bonding frequently, but still getting interrupted by chicks. This time Scout had the job of ousting them from the nest area, while Walton was more interested in snacking on the sunshade below. Video:  https://youtu.be/CVtrzagmHl4

Morning Mayhem with Jet, Scout & Walton
We continue to see Jet, Scout, and Walton regularly, while Stewart is exploring further afield. The three brothers roost together overnight on the louvers and then are often seen together in the morning hours. They still oust parents from the nest area whenever the opportunity presents itself and this morning was no exception. Monty continues to fall for the ploy. So grateful to be able to watch them during this formative time in their growth. (2026 Jun 28)
Video: https://youtu.be/V-ihIWce5MA

Sydney White-Bellied Sea Eagles ~ Australia ~ Lady and Dad
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

Lady Lays Egg #1!🥚 Welcome SE 37 To Be!🎊
Breeding season has begun for Lady and Dad with the arrival of egg #1. Here’s to seeing SE37 in 5 or 6 weeks. Congrats Lady and Dad!
Video:  https://youtu.be/7eusfpBt7ZY


Two Harbors Eagles ~ Catalina Island, CA ~ Cholyn & Chase, 28 years old
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

After 23 Years Together, Cholyn & Chase Still Have Much to Discuss (2026 Jul 4)
In a 2-day compilation, I captured a number of conversations and interactions between Cholyn and Chase. Their relationship is fascinating and heartwarming. This video is an exercise in stopping to smell the roses, appreciating a marvelous partnership, and gratitude for the opportunity to enjoy the life of this spectacular couple. 
Video:  https://youtu.be/1kBjJ-C-8FI

I have been absolutely concerned about number 4, the tiny osplet, at Blackbush Osprey platform in Prince Edward Island. Please remember that it is difficult under the most beneficial conditions to raise four chicks to fledge. Maya and Blue 33 have had several clutches of four but only two clutches of four fledged. We are waiting for Blue 022 and CJ7s latest four to fledge and if they do, it will beat Maya and Blue’s record and another one – fledging four chicks in consecutive years. What makes the UK nests different? First, Blue 33 has fish right below his nest. Rutland is stocked for fishers as well as the wildlife. At Poole Harbour, CJ7 is not afraid to go out fishing for her kids.

I have not seen the female fish at Blackbush. I want you to send me a note and correct me if this is wrong. I check daily, many times, but that does not mean I see everything. Little four had some fish early Monday and bless its heart, had a crop from a later fish – a note from ‘PB’ raised my hopes again for this one. It has lived another day. If it survives, this chick will be able to survive almost anything.

‘PB’ also reports that the female at Santiam is going to fish for her family. What a year this has been in the US – it is the first year that I recall so many females just getting up and getting on with the entire job of caring for their chicks. They have a choice, and I believe, as I have said several times, they are so intelligent to consider the options. They can do nothing, and if the males bring in insufficient fish, one or more of their chicks will die. Second, they can leave their babies and go fishing so they have food to live (Mum, too). This choice means they cannot guard them, so they could be preyed upon. Of course, as Laura Culley would say, if they don’t bring the fish in, the babies will die regardless, so best be hopeful and try fishing. Jill led the pack at the Achieva Osprey nest, and she is still coming to the nest with fish for Big and Little. Those babies have no idea how fortunate they are to have her for their mother. What I hope is that they learned from observing their mother and that, too, will bring in fish for their osplets. What I don’t understand is that when there is just enough fish coming in, why don’t the females go out and fish, too? Like at Blackbush?

Here is Geemeff’s summary for today:

Woodland Trust daily summary for Loch Arkaig Monday 6th July 2026

The weather was wet and windy in spells, fish were delivered and eaten, but the only story of the day was the news of the return of 1JW to the Pego-Oliva marsh in Valencia. 1JW is the 2024 chick who was placed on a translocation programme in Spain, following horrendous weather conditions and Louis unable to provide fish, who went on to fledge and migrate. It is wonderful to see photos of him as a confident two year old back in the area where he fledged, which he now calls home. Link to the press release in the bonus section. Garry brought three fish for Aurora, taking the Nest One tally to one hundred and fifty three, and Louis brought four fish for Dorcha and the chicks, taking the Nest Two tally to two hundred and thirty seven. In other news, a chick appeared to lick raindrops off Dorcha’s plumage, and Garry & Aurora are leaving their nest and unviable egg unattended for much longer periods. Today wasn’t nearly as wet as expected but the forecast remains showing continuous rain through tomorrow evening, with an overnight low of 14°C and a high of 17°C tomorrow.

Today’s videos

https://youtu.be/McoLUkZUXV4 N2 A chick sees dad with fish before mum does 09.58.32

https://youtu.be/oI1WWqcWcUA N2 Louis brings fish two and ignores Dorcha’s calls to leave 16.10.11

https://youtu.be/p0A5bMT2AfQ N1 Garry hands over fish two and they both leave 19.16.52 

https://youtu.be/f-nzb9aWTCU N2 Fish three lasts just two minutes 20.27.15

https://youtu.be/VyRN14hbkJI N1 Aurora and Garry both leave after fish three is delivered 21.41.22

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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At the Osoyoos platform, Mum went for a break or to go fishing and Dad flew in with a fish. He left the whole fish on the nest. Mum returned with a fish, fed the only surviving baby, and then picked up Dad’s fish and began feeding it to. Mum and Baby will go to bed full tonight. Feeling thankful.

Little Clark could not have more devoted parents. Clark is ‘determined, focused, responsible, and very protective’ of his family. Iris has, from the very first bite she fed this chick, taken the best care making sure it is fed well and never in the hot sun. Delighted. The juvenile feathers coming in are so beautiful. They have a rich peach tone to them!

Still two lovelies on the Coeur d’Alene nest in Idaho.

I did not see any Red-tailed fledglings at the nest of Big Red and Arthur today. Big Red prefers that they are fed off the natal nest, and she likes to teach them how to hunt for squirrels and different techniques so they can eventually provide for themselves.

Oh, it is time for Toby and me to set up the camera that Cris gave me to track the visitors to the garden. I am hoping to see Brock at the feeding station. He has been seen, but not on our street. Has he found better food? He was about five city blocks away when spotted this afternoon. I am not technically inclined, so wish me luck. This camera appears to be made for people like me.

I hope the beginning of the week has been kind to you. I am already missing my son and daughter-in-law, and they haven’t even left yet. Tomorrow they will go to the daughter-in-law’s family cottage for a week. Ann will return. Tolu will come back, and life will seem normal. Meanwhile, I will be looking forward to Cris’s return in a week.

See you soon!

Thank you to SK Hideaways and Geemeff for their videos and summaries. I am so terribly grateful. Thank you to ‘PB’ for keeping me informed when I miss something, and to the camera owners; I am so grateful. Without you, we would not know about these families and their challenges.

Monday in Bird World

6 July 2026

Good Morning Everyone,

We have had the most wonderful visits with our son and daughter in law. What a joy it is to see them and spend time. Much of that has focused on my son finding me a camera that would meet all the strange specifics I require – to check and see if Brock comes! It needs good IR, motion activated, ability to store images but without the need for a subscription to one of the cable companies, etc. I believe he has done it. We were going to test it tonight but, once again, we are in a red zone for severe thunderstorm.

It was 31 C today. No walks for Toby. His temperature range is -15 C to 24 C. He did get sprayed with the hose to cool him down, but what made me stop in my tracks was the healthy potted plants at noon, which were completely dead by 1700. Dead. Not a speck of life to recover. If my plants can die like that, think how difficult it is for those little osprey bodies perched on those hot platforms, wishing for fish. Fish are, of course, needed for growth, sustenance, and hydration, but it can get so hot that even with good fish deliveries and meals, the chicks can still die. We saw this with Hennie and Mile’s chick at Cape Henlopen.

So far, many are lucky; others are not. Tom and Audrey are losing their chicks to the heat. But was there something wrong with Audrey before they died? A few of you commented in notes to me that Audrey appeared to act ‘odd’. Adults can also be affected by the heat or succumb to other ailments.

We have news from V in Maryland. V is referring to an image on a nest with chicks. I will try to get it to attach to this blog.

“This was 2 days ago. We’re heading into more awfully hot days, but these guys are feathered and eating well.  #3 didn’t make it, and we’re down to one next door….”

There is good news coming form Ping Shen in Seattle about Harry and Sally: “Harry and Sally continue to do well – all 3 chicks continue to grow and look healthy. I visited today and found them snoozing for a bit before dad showed up with a sculpin – even when they started feeding they had pretty full crops, so it seems they have been eating well. Hope this continues!” Thank you for the lovely photos and news.

Ringing continues in the UK and in Europe. The chicks at Fru Rauer’s nest in Norway were ringed.

This information is posted on the chat: -June 1 2026 – First egg hatch – Nickname – “Yr” Ring nr: 61L – Female; June 3 2026- Second egg hatch – Nickname – “Bris” Ring nr: 63L – Male: -June 6 2026- Third egg hatch – Nickname – “Sol” Ring nr: 62L – Most likely Female

This information is from below the streaming cam:

-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
    -June 1 – First egg hatch – Nickname – “Yr” Ring nr: 61L – Female
    -June 3 – Second egg hatch – Nickname – “Bris” Ring nr: 63L – Male
    -June 6 – Third egg hatch – Nickname – “Sol” Ring nr: 62L – Most likely Female

A short video about Eagles and their feeding habits by Mark Smith. https://youtu.be/37qH_XlugSg?

8R5 has fledged at Manton Bay. He has returned to the nest to get some good fish!

If you missed it, SK Hideaways video list of 21 June.

K Hideaways Videos Week of 21 June 2026

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

FLEDGE WATCH FOR REAL ~ Sandy on Back Porch Edge ~ Luna to High Perch (2026 Jun 27)
Sandy and Luna both took big steps today ~ literally. Sandy perched on two of the back porch branches and exercised her wings with fledge-worthy vigor. Luna walked up the high perch on the front porch and exercised his wings with just as much energy. His dismount back to the nest was 10/10. One release of that back hallux talon from any of those perches and off they’d go. It’s only a matter of time and a few more grey hairs for fans. 
Video:  https://youtu.be/glMMMrK8mmI

Jackie & Shadow Can’t Resist Feeding Sandy & Luna ~ Awww (2026 Jun 26)
Instinct is a powerful thing. Despite the fact that Sandy and Luna are nearly 12 weeks old and have been self-feeding for some time, Jackie and Shadow sometimes cannot resist the urge to feed their big eaglets. Similarly, Sandy and Luna can’t resist being fed. In this video, Jackie and Shadow fed themselves and the eaglets. In addition to just enjoying some nice fish, the parents were also teaching the eaglets to identify opportunities to eat by stealing food from other eagles. This is a vital skill in their first years on their own while they learn to fish for themselves. To fans, these are bittersweet keepsake moments, as we know these eaglets will begin their life journeys very soon. (2026 Jun 26)
Video:  https://youtu.be/VC4KjBSvxPA

Luna & Sandy Take BIG JUMPS ~ Fledge Time Nearly Here (2026 Jun 24)
Luna and Sandy prepare for their next adventure in the big, wide world with BIG wingers, HIGH jumps, and LOTS of energy. At 11-1/2 weeks old, they are well within the fledge watch window. Typically male eaglets fledge first, so Luna could go first, but every eaglet and every nest is different. They both look strong and ready to fly. Holding fast to these moments as their departure time nears.
Video:  https://youtu.be/4GF9N7QnMA0


Fraser Point Eagles ~ 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

Sasha Brings Fish Home~ Cruz Gets Tail ~ Possible Ryder Sighting (2026 Jun 25)
Sasha arrived at the nest with a whole fish, which was likely a gift from a parent (or stolen). Cruz came to see what was for breakfish, but Sasha was not very inviting.  Cruz reverted to Mama role and fed Sasha a bit. When the eaglet remembered that he could self-feed, he snatched the fish and carried on. Later, Cruz returned and took the tail for herself. No one was more shocked than Sasha. As fans hope and await the return of Zuma and Ryder to the nest, we spend much time listening and watching for fleeting fly-bys. I’ve captured both here and invite you to join in the guessing game of who’s who! 
Video: https://youtu.be/wEML1FhAYdY

Ryder Fludges ~ Cruz Makes Beeline for Nest ~ Departs with Fish (2026 Jun 22)
The jump that broke the nest’s back could describe what happened when Ryder challenged that weakening edge of the nest. He slid/flapped down to the ground and could be heard squeeing and rustling around as he explored the ground he’s visited once before. 

If you recall, Ryder fell from that edge on April 24th (here’s the fall: https://youtu.be/WJ6b7BAztF0 / and here’s the rescue https://youtu.be/lKSFIC4irKI). He was just over 3 weeks old then. Now at 12 weeks old, he’s strong enough to have softly hit the ground (only about 15 feet below the nest) and capable of flying (though he has to prove that to himself). 

Cruz arrived just 25 seconds after Ryder fell and did a thorough assessment of the situation, as Sasha arrived and gave her an earful. About 90 minutes later, Cruz took fish leftover off the nest. We’d bet money that Ryder got a private feeding.
Video: https://youtu.be/KwnxmTaoZGM

RYDER BRANCHES!  Returns & Tests Weak Nest Edge Before Branch #2 (2026 Jun 21)
Ryder finally took the short leap to the branch that Zuma chose to branch on a few days ago. It was an easy step-flap and Mama Cruz was right there to witness the grand accomplishment. 

Ryder returned to the nest and explored the weak edge of the nest that partially collapsed yesterday. Not sure about that fixation, but it gives us slight palpitations. Only slight, though, as Ryder is ready and able to fly ~ she just doesn’t quite know it yet.  Enjoy these fleeting moments while they last. 
Video: https://youtu.be/Wz_wtfSMdY0


San Jose City Hall Falcons ~ San Jose, CA ~ Hartley and Monty; Jet, Scout, Stewart, Walton (hatched 4/4/26)
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

Brothers Jet & Walton Hatch Plot to Oust Parents Hartley & MontyJet and Walton partnered in morning aerobatics before settling on the roof for some mischief plotting. When Hartley and Monty attempted to meet up for morning bonding, Jet put the plan to work as he ousted both parents from the nest area. But Hartley and Monty made up for it later with two undisturbed rendezvous in the afternoon. While not captured here, we saw that there were three boys on the louvers at day’s end. (2026 Jun 23)
Video:  https://youtu.be/cQwfc0oKhmU

Hartley & Monty Relaxed Too Soon ~The Terrific Tiercel Terrors Returned (2026 Jun 20)
Hartley and Monty celebrated their wildly successful season with a long bonding session and putting their talons up on the deck. That is until Jet disturbed their peace with an extended screaming session. The cacophony drew Scout and Walton to the balcony to see what the fuss was about, which gave me a perfect opportunity to capture more of the mayhem we’ve all grown to love. We didn’t see Stewart, but know that he showed up today. At day’s end, the brothers roosted on the louvers overnight once again. Enjoying these fleeting moments while they last.
Video:  https://youtu.be/ASVIdmLjiIU


West End Eagles ~  Catalina Island, CA ~ Isla & Lee
Courtesy Institute for Wildlife Studies | explore.org | West End Eagles Cam Ops 
Nest Low Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfuqjSNXZ14
Other Nest Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT1adgYSfbcqI
Overlook Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4VruASFo0A

Lee Jumps, Flees When Creepy-Crawly “Prey” Moves ~ Raven Cleans It Up (2026 Jun 27)
I shouldn’t laugh… but just can’t help myself. Sorry, Lee. 
Video: https://youtu.be/yA8wz1WlzwQ

Geemeff’s Woodland Trust daily summary for Loch Arkaig Sunday 5th July 2026

Dorcha had to deal with an intruder Osprey today, she mantled and covered the chicks while shouting warnings but it didn’t come too near the nest, and if Louis saw it at all, it didn’t hinder his fishing – he delivered six fish, taking the Nest Two tally to two hundred and thirty three. Judging by the size of his crop, his actual tally for today was definitely more than six, but as with Garry LV0 on Nest One, only fish seen on nest cam count towards the tally. Garry brought one fish for Aurora 536, and his tally now stands at one hundred and fifty. It was a damp day but there were dry patches, however a yellow warning for heavy rain is in effect now until 10am tomorrow and at the time of filing this report (23.45) both females are hunkered down in the rain on wet nests. Dorcha’s doing her best to keep the chicks dry but their size makes that difficult. The overnight low is 14°C rising tomorrow to a high of 17°C but there’s not much chance of dry spells before Wednesday.

Today’s videos:

https://youtu.be/00v0bkm1ctU N2 Breakfast lasts 18 minutes then Dorcha calls for more 07.00.16

https://youtu.be/ciA6SN8v5ZI N2 Dorcha warns away a distant intruder Osprey 12.59.18

https://youtu.be/aGkABLK43Ng N2 A second fish finally arrives, small trout 14.16.17

https://youtu.be/RY439YtTK7s N2 Fish three does a flyby before landing 14.32.23

https://youtu.be/ef9X9C6vclI N2 Fish four arrives, the third fish in an hour and a half 15.47.43

https://youtu.be/pYEwUwHI-6g N1 Finally a fish – a flatfish for Aurora 17.59.50

https://youtu.be/9c4dJ93Y4cw N2 Fish number five lasts just 3 minutes 20.36.46

https://youtu.be/Xg53wF5mu8c N2 Dorcha downs the tail of fish six 5 mins after it arrived  21.19.04


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

Lady and Dad have their second egg at the WBSE nest in the Olympic Forest in Sydney.

Fish has come into the Blackbush nest. Little 4 is still alive but is being attacked as it tries to eat. We need lots of fish and two parents feeding at this nest. Come on!

Only surviving chick at Osoyoos is often left alone in the heat but, this has turned out to be the year of little fish again with two out of three dying of hunger and/or heat. I hope some fish come on the nest.

Smiling. The two at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum are doing well – new adults from a couple of years ago??

Two at Cowlitz PUD are getting fish. Feeding is civil.

Lots of concerns about Oyster Bay – twine, not enough fish, etc. Rains coming down, is there fishing line on the nest wrapped around the adult? I can’t tell. I can still see three heads. The concern is whether or not three has enough food to survive. We wait.

Little Dewey is doing just fine – great compared to most!

There is really good news coming out of Loch Arkaig. Of the two translocated males in 2024 (one died), the survivor has returned to its Spanish translocation home this summer after its first migration. The hope is that he will find a mate and start building a family for the future. The male is 1JW.

Ringing news from Border Ospreys – Samson and Augusta!

RINGING DAY

Ringing at Foulshaw Moss took place at both nests today. News to follow.

The ringing news from the Usk Valley in Wales:

https://www.uskvalleyospreys.org/news/g7a68dfzf1g4yo91ighnrsba1twbqt?fbclid=IwY2xjawS5AAJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEesDwu1nvjtK13wDKP9aMjxgDlckkd7Qxx2bpuBiWwsJy2XV47rK2MJHkiQHc_aem_9hPPbZgh7ODtgnZ

The UK ospreys are growing big and healthy as all osprey should be. A nest of FOUR females – imagine – four females – developed with hardly any angst at Poole Harbour under the good care of CJ7 and Blue 022.

All you have to do is look at Blackbush and the issues there and scratch your head. What is happening in the US that cannot be fixed? No food for four. Now this breaks my heart. The chicks at Poole Harbour did not hatch on the same day but you would have a hard time locating the little four in that pile in the image above.

Blackbush:

What has happened to our empathy that an old law – and they are old – keeps us from providing food to these babies?

It has been a long day here today. The heat has tired us out and made Don a bit restless. It is too hot for him to go out and life can be stiffling boring for him when there is so little he can do. Believe me he knows his limitations at times. So take care. We will see you soon.

Thank you to all those who created videos, posted information on FB, sent me notes, to Geemeff for her summaries and videos and SK Hideaways (whose latest video list I cannot locate) and the owners of the streaming cams that let us watch these birds. Thank you.

Supplementary feeding in Europe…late Monday in Bird World

29 June 2026

Hello Everyone,

A brief check-in. Toby has his thunder jacket on as we have storms coming from the SW and moving north from North Dakota. We are saturated with rain. Would love to send it to places that need it!

We will have monarchs! Feeding on the dill.

Thinking of all of you as Europe has 50 C temperatures. At least one nest is receiving supplementary fish. This reminds me of Frenchman’s Creek a few years ago.

Way to go Poland!

Pesticides are harmful. They go through the food chain – the birds eat the insects. If you live in the USA, it is possible that your State has some protections, but it appears that the federal government might undermine that with the new farm bill. Have a read and please contact your representatives if you care about birds!

Keep Harmful Pesticide Language Out of the Farm BillDownload

Just look at Snow. Her parents at the Traverse City Bald Eagle nest would be so proud of their little girl. She was already doing brilliantly – can you imagine a well fed eaglet with no infestations, a clean nest?! That is what Harriet and mate provided this beauty before that nest slid down. I think that is rather rare. Many eaglets have insect infestations and are ’emaciated’.

This is the latest news on Snow:

Snow begins the next phase of her journey! Snow’s healing has continued to progress without setbacks, and she has now been positioned for the next step in her rehabilitation journey.Early last week, the medical team cleared Snow for transition into a slightly larger habitat aimed at accommodating more freedom of movement, while still allowing for reasonably stress free administration of her breathing treatments and anti-fungal medications. Those treatments concluded at the end of last week while observation continues for any indications that symptoms are re-emerging. 
It was then the determination of the team that Snow was ready to move into a full-sized flight enclosure to begin skills training. During Snow’s recovery, we were made aware that one of our collaborating organization’s was hosting an adult Bald eagle on it’s own rehabilitation journey, that could, potentially, serve as an ideal foster for Snow while she develops the skills and strength necessary for the team to evaluate her viability of surviving in the wild. 
After carefully considering the specifics of her case, our avian care team (in collaboration with the veterinarian and A.R.K.) selected this route as providing Snow with the highest likelihood for a successful conclusion to her rehabilitation process💚 
She was officially transferred from our facility into the excellent care of Wildside Rehabilitation and Education Center over the past weekend, where their own highly-trained staff assessed the two eagles compatibility, and took lead on her remaining path to recovery. This option also allowed her to retain the same primary veterinarian who has overseen her treatment from the start, which is preferable.
While we will not be personally leading Snow’s recovery through to it’s conclusion with this path, the fortuitous availability of a viable adult foster provided the highest likelihood of successful recovery, and we couldn’t be more thankful to Wildside for offering this opportunity to her, as their reputation for providing excellent care, and decades of service to our regions wildlife, speaks volumes. 
We can only ask that the passionate community following along on Snow’s journey offers their staff the same grace and support that you have shown, and continue to show, to us
We will endeavor to update the community as Snow’s story continues.

In the meantime, our rehabilitation efforts continue for the many other patients currently in our care!
To support the high quality care provided by our avian care team, you can: -Donate directly at www.northskyraptor.org/donatenow-Empower our rehabilitation efforts year-round with a small monthly recurring donation at: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/snow-recurringdonorcampaign1-Learn about, and support, our work to build Northern Michigan’s first public raptor center by clicking here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/prcfcaThank you so much for your continued support of our mission! 🦉🦅💚
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The chicks have been measured and named at Dyfi – and they have new bling!

Tweed Valley almost broke a record by having the latest osplets to hatch in the UK.

There was also ringing at Kielder Forest – every chick will be ringed in the UK that possibly can! What a concept, eh? So glad they do this.

Nest 1A ringing

Several US streaming cams are down. Some are nests that had chicks in jeopardy due to lack of food.

Chicks are still alive (how alive is unclear) at Osoyoos, BC.

One beautiful feathered chick at Great Bay.

At least one fish at Field Farm for one surviving chick at Field Farm.

Looks good at Minnesota Landscape.

Those boys at San Jose are still causing lots of fun and chaos. Thanks, SK Hideaways. https://youtu.be/V-ihIWce5MA?

Sandy has been caught on camera at Big Bear. https://youtu.be/n1efsuJc44A?

Geemeff’s Woodland Trust daily summary for Loch Arkaig Monday 29th June 2026

It was a peaceful day with no chick fights or intruders, one fish was delivered to Nest One, first seen in Aurora’s talons, but it was almost certainly caught by Garry and delivered to her during the nest cam down time. The Nest One tally now stands at one hundred and forty three. Over on Nest Two, Louis delivered three fish, the first one, a flatfish, was his two hundredth for the season, and the nest tally rises to two hundred and four. The weather was reasonably settled today, not nearly as wet as forecast, but heavy rain is expected overnight, changing to thundery showers tomorrow, with light winds, a low of 12°C and a high of 17°C. The two chicks are now so big it’s hard for Dorcha to keep them covered, but she does her best until the chicks’ juvenile feathers come through which will keep them waterproofed. At the time of filing this report (midnight), the heavy rain has started and both females are hunkered down pearled with raindrops with Dorcha hunched over the chicks to keep them dry, and Aurora still protecting her unviable egg.

Today’s videos:

https://youtu.be/MLxzqGBBmP0 N2 A flatfish arrives – Louis’ 200th for the season 06.12.49

https://youtu.be/R53mUYZnOoc N2 Chicks are ready and waiting when fish two arrives 09.05.11

https://youtu.be/hvTzMvhyp3o N1 Aurora returns with half a trout 11.57.46

https://youtu.be/MfCQZnQZgrE N2 Dorcha encourages Louis to leave after bringing fish three 13.50.23 

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

I am signing off. We are expecting heavy rain and thunderstorms. The sky is getting dark. Take care everyone. Please, please leave out water and if you can, food, for the wildlife.

Thank you to SK Hideways and Geemeff, the owners of the streaming cams, those reporting on FB, and PB for alerting me to Beth’s post about the supplementary fish in Poland.

Some good, some bad…Late Thursday in Bird World

25 June 2026

Hello Everyone,

Greetings. It only got up to 25°C today, but it still felt hot. We had on-and-off rain with Toby running in and out on occasion to ‘do his business’. Miyoung arrived to cut hair and was shocked when I asked for an extra short pixie cut. I laughed and reminded her that when I was her age, I was wearing a miniskirt with thigh-high boots, a nose ring, and a shaved head. I believe she left in shock. I wonder why young people assume us oldies have not had adventurous lives?????

She added some pink, cut it short and life goes on.

As you have noticed, there have been terrible earthquakes around the world, and Europe is just cooking. I know readers whose living room temperatures in London are 27, and in Berlin, even hotter. Please, please take care of yourselves. If you have a fan, great. If you have AC, great. You can also dampen your clothes and your sheets to help cool you. Please do not take your dogs for walks in this heat.

BBC News on the heatwave hitting Europe: https://youtu.be/SIGeKlsSA_c?

Please leave water out for animals and birds. It will save their lives.

Lighting has hit Loch Arkaig’s streaming cams, and they are down. It is unclear whether they will be available for the rest of the season.

While it might have been cooler in Scotland, the Welsh and nests in the South of England have had lots of hight temperatures.

Usk Valley this morning:

Lots of fish coming to the Poole Harbour nest for CJ7 and Blue 022’s four kiddos. What do I mean by lots? Blue 022 delivered TEN fish today to the nest – good size ones. His kids are not going to get dehydrated nor is his mate!

Above the water at Rutland is surely an advantage in the heat.

Tweed Valley 2 had its first hatch today. This is incredibly late. I wonder what will happen in September when it is time to migrate?

Information about the ringing of the Loch Doon nest:

Screenshot

The temperature at the Dyfi nest of Idris and Telyn and chicks is 31.9 C at night.

The third little one at Cape Henlopen State Park’s osprey platform died this afternoon. Poor thing was so battered. Aggressive siblings. Just a whiff of not enough food, and well, the wee little ones suffer. I know people are horrified by storks, but they take a look at their brood, their size, analyse food availability and well – it is quick. This baby suffered.

There are still four at Blackbush Osprey platform on Prince Edward Island. The little one is to the far right and getting bites in the screen capture below.

Two at Cowlitz PUD. This nest IMHO needs more fish.

We have lost one at Osoyoos and the oldest gets most of the fish that I can see. This nest needs more fish, too. Lots more fish.

Pitkin County Trails Osprey platform looks OK. I wish these nests had the temperature at the nest posted.

The two osplets at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum nest are doing splendid.

Only ‘surviving’ Bob at Charlo Montana trying to keep cool. The temperatures were 79 F.

At the US Steel nest of Irv and Stella, both eaglets have now fledged. Hutch flew and met up with Maz. How grand! https://youtu.be/7Juu2c9N1aw?s

Clark continues to bring in whoppers! Iris and Baby are certainly lucky.

The White Storks at Bad Salzungen, Thüringen are ready to fledge. Here is a whole lot of flapping going on. https://youtu.be/H1etyMkz76o?

Fostering. Helping one nest with another. Love it!

Audubon writes about the crisis that is facing all ospreys in the Chesapeake Bay Area. We need more news – every type of news to explain why this is unforgivable.

https://www.audubon.org/magazine/ospreys-chesapeake-bay-are-starving-death-disastrous-rates-what-will-it-take-save-them?fbclid=IwY2xjawSqpw9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFhbGh2NGlnWktjZk5QWXJxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkxcUgBZl8-lgfag-45Q_3fl8EtjPDk7mqCiFP-_-AOO9PRvR2gAej1SJvXz_aem_CTtX_FYQEjDCvNBtFnZfgw

I understand that Whooping Crane protected lands are now NOT protected. With only 500 remaining in the wild, what in the world do these government officials south of where I live think they are doing? I am starting to think the goal is to kill off all wildlife. Can this actually be true? Pacific areas have now also been opened to commercial fishing – trying to create another area that has no wildlife like the Chesapeake? I wake up and shake my head every morning. I have tried to keep politics out of my blog but sometimes it is difficult when it is the politicians killing the wildlife with their inaction or in some cases turning the world upside down actions.

Has anyone had trouble accessing the Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho osprey cam?

Ospreys in the Southern Hemisphere are preparing nests!

At the Port Lincoln barge – home to Mum and Dad, parents of dear Ernie – they are making preparations. Mum is working on the nest and Dad is not sharing his fish. Fish fairies, are you ready?

Some news of Giliath and our dear Ervie from the 20th:

“2026.06.20 – An update on Ervie & Giliath’s trackers. Giliath is still staying local and fishin in the usual spots then heading back to the main wharf for the night. Ervie has gone on another trip to Tumby Bay but has not visited the island as yet. Will be interesting in the morning to see where he spends tonight.”

Ervie’s tracking:

Chesapeake Bay trio.

Geemeff’s Woodland Trust daily summary for Loch Arkaig Thursday 25th June 2026

The day was going very well, with settled weather and both males bringing three fish each – Garry LV0’s Nest One tally now rises to one hundred and thirty eight, and Louis takes the Nest Two tally to one hundred and eighty nine. Aurora continues to incubate the egg but is leaving it for longer periods of time, Dorcha caused havoc with another unsuitable stick, and the chicks had a short and not very serious fight. However – the weather’s changed and around 21.30 a loud clap of thunder and a bolt of lightning scared Louis off the nest and both livestreams have gone down. It may be that the relay signal has been knocked out, we’ll have to wait and see if service can be restored. A weather warning for thunderstorms is in effect for the nest area until midnight tomorrow, and overnight there’ll be light rain with a low of 17°C, continuing tomorrow with a high of 22°C.

Today’s videos:

https://youtu.be/0oO00gR1EJc N2 Very lively first fish 04.26.48https://youtu.be/KlZJimpqT_Q N1 Tiny whole trout for Aurora 06.03.47https://youtu.be/s6UQvIXb0mI N2 Log gate! Dorcha causes havoc with unsuitable sticks 07.33.48https://youtu.be/k2v8jyOTkRA  N2 Second fish arrives – the chicks are growing as we watch!  09.17.54 https://youtu.be/_jFAfUWr1wI N2 A short and not very serious chick fight 13.43.57https://youtu.be/RzL0zmoLWrc N1 Garry’s second fish is a flatfish 15.07.31https://youtu.be/tKJdEVNouN4 N1 Aurora flies to Stick Tree with fish three 18.32.16 (zoom) https://youtu.be/J8R0qOqp6mA N2 Louis brings fish three and shows off an impressive crop 21.15.45

https://youtu.be/6-6pJHei5tY N2 Oh no! Thunder & lightning scare Louis off the nest – both cams go down! 21.29.40

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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One of the Great Bay osplets fell out of the nest and has been rescued. The other one is not doing well – there isn’t enough food. Another starved to death. So sad. I know the law doesn’t allow for retrieval but surely we might establish that humans are responsible or a lack of fish and then it would be alright to intervene.

P3 is often on the nest of Big Red and Arthur alone until food is brought in and big siblings find their way! What a little sweetie. Standing and self-feeding. So far all are doing well.

How can birds in Australia be protected as Bird Flu spreads?

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/24/h5n1-bird-flu-australia-native-bird-mammal-species-at-risk?CMP=share_btn_url

So many, many things our wildlife have to face every day just to even begin trying to survive.

Good night, everyone. Thank you for being with us today. Toby and I are up enjoying some quiet time. Life has been very challenging at home the last week or so as Don’s mental health deteriorates. There are moments of clarity, and then he cannot tell the sink from the bedroom. It eats at my heart, and there is nothing more that I can do for him other than try to make him happy, keep him clean and in as good mental health care as possible. I am going to have a holiday – it is being planned in my head. When I get really tired, I start focusing on the little details. In the meantime, Toby and I are moving furniture. I have a very large silk-and-wool rug that I purchased decades ago. It has been cleaned many times, including the time that a huge mug of hot chocolate went everywhere. Last night I moved the sofas, having decided that the rug had to go. As I rolled it, I noticed that the beautiful natural colours that had faded on the top side were staring me in the face. It is so beautiful. I pulled and pushed, and we got it laid out. That rug isn’t going anywhere! I will enjoy the flat weave side now.

Oh, please do take care of yourselves. Check things you might toss or donate in case they turn out magical like this old rug. I might not see you until Saturday. I am tired today.

Thank you to Geemeff for her daily summary and videos, The Guardian for continually reporting on issues related to wildlife and the environment, to those who post information on FB along with screen captures, to the authors of other newsletters, and the owners of the streaming cams that allow us to watch these families.

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

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

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

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


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 2026Download

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.

Fledge watch at Cornell…late Wednesday in Bird World

17 June 2026

I am feeling very nostalgic. The very first time I visited Japan was in 1988. It was August. My friend, Ikuhiko, introduced me to the culture, the temples, the gardens, the pickles, and the food in a much condensed two-week period. It was the first of so many trips – most of which centred on Kyoto.

Tuesday night, I watched a gardening show from the UK, Monty Don’s Japanese Gardens on YouTube, that looked at Japanese gardens in both spring and fall. It is a strange thing, but I can close my eyes and walk from the JR Station to the little apartment where I stayed a few blocks from the Kamo River and the old area of Kyoto. The place that I found tranquillity, however, was in Ohara, a the Sanzen-in temple on the mountain. It is a very old site, sacred to the Tendai sect, and famous for its gardens. To get there, I had to take the #11 bus, if I recall correctly. At the beginning of the trek were two shops – one with delicious food and the other with textiles created in various techniques using Indigo. They seemed to specialise in Shibori. Away from the road and up the mountain, artists were drawing and painting at the edge of a field. It was the amazing moss gardens at the top that drew me there. I do not have the proper words for how peaceful it was away from the hussle and bussle of Kyoto.

Ironically, one of the other programmes on the telly that Don enjoys, Death in Paradise, is set in Deshaies, Guadeloupe. There are always one or more images we recognise, including Katherine’s restaurant, which is on the beach in the main town.

Wonderful memories.

Tuesday was a very beautiful day. There was a breeze, and the temperature remained mild. No rain, no hail, and dinner was on the deck with the birds singing their little hearts out. Beautiful. Oh, being outside just brightens one’s soul!

Wednesday is busy. We have Tolu; Toby will stay with Ann while Don goes to his psychiatrist’s appointment; and then there is the first day of our South Osborne Farmers’ Market. Think yummy Chinese dumplings and fresh local honey! So this report is shorter than normal.

The weather has been more than windy in Hellgate Canyon. Clark had trouble bringing in a minnow-sized fish. I became concerned for the little one. He stayed with Iris and his baby and finally came in with a good-sized fish around 1020. Relief

Two ospreys resting in their nest at night, with a dimly lit parking lot in the background.
An osprey standing on a nest made of twigs and branches, overlooking a parking lot in the background.
An adult osprey is feeding a young chick in a nest, surrounded by twigs and leaves.
Osprey feeding a chick in its nest, surrounded by twigs and dry leaves.

It is still very windy at Hellgate Canyon. Clark brought in another fish after 1500 (he might well have brought in more earlier).

An osprey nest with two ospreys, one perched and one standing, surrounded by a parking area and greenery in the background.

Iris feeds the baby while Clark keeps guard. Clark is so protective of his family!

Two ospreys perched on a nest made of sticks, with a parking lot and green areas visible in the background.
Close-up view of an osprey nest with a chick and surrounding twigs, leaves, and nest materials.

Geemeff’s Woodland Trust daily summary for Loch Arkaig Wednesday 17th June 2026

Today was calm and routine, no upsets, not much in the way of chick aggression, and no intruders. Louis brought three fish for his family, taking the Nest Two tally to one hundred and fifty one, and Garry LV0 brought one fish for Aurora 536 taking the Nest One tally to one hundred and twenty one. It rained on and off today and rain will continue through the night with light winds and a low of 12°C, continuing tomorrow with light rain, a gentle breeze and a high of 17°C. 

Today’s videos:https://youtu.be/AXFpJ8nfXoU N2 Louis brings his leftovers for breakfast 03.54.38https://youtu.be/Wet3grKylU8 N2 Dorcha’s dulcet tones summon a second fish 06.34.51https://youtu.be/C1actFs_pO8 N2 Louis’ third fish is a magnificent and lively big trout 12.49.59https://youtu.be/rnC3K-WuNTM N

1 Garry remains while Aurora flies off with her fish 17.17.46

Bonus watch – Classic Ospreys series, special moments over the years preserved and set to classical music, quite a few involve sticks!

https://www.youtube.com/@GeemeffGeemeff/playlists

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

Geemeff’s Woodland Trust daily summary for Loch Arkaig Tuesday 16th June 2026

The chicks threw a strop and fought each other, Dorcha took no notice, Louis got his toe nibbled, Aurora got a fish and Garry didn’t spend much time on the nest. He only brought one fish for Aurora, on camera anyway, he almost certainly is bringing fish during the approximately four hours daily cam down time, and his tally now stands at one hundred and twenty. Louis brought four fish for Dorcha and the Nest Two tally rises to one hundred and forty eight. The chicks fought with the eldest coming out on top but then looked ridiculous attacking the nest itself! The weather forecast for the Inver Mallie area is light rain and winds overnight with a low of 13°C, continuing tomorrow with light rain showers, a gentle breeze and scattered sunshine with a high of 17°C.

Today’s videos:

https://youtu.be/boMblyAoBC4 N2 Louis’ first delivery is a large flapping fish 04.47.56https://youtu.be/4YvuTEwPFYs N2 Louis’ second fish is snack-sized 09.41.49 https://youtu.be/mCbfkDybVic N2 Older chick throws a strop, batters the younger then the nest! 11.33.30https://youtu.be/UIH0JbgLebs N1 Both Garry and Aurora leave when he brings a fish 15.48.25https://youtu.be/efCAsuesBwA N2 Is fish blood why C2 keeps nibbling Louis’ toe? 16.58.26https://youtu.be/WJY4sDQmPIE N2 Louis looks magnificent and well fed bringing a fourth fish 19.05.00

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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Fledge watchers are ready and signs will be going up on the Cornell Campus for Big Red and Arthur’s hawklets.

I love Big Red. She knows when her babies are about ready to fly, and she often chooses to feed them. She is an incredible RTH. The number of chicks she has fledged is unknown, as she has only been on camera with her mate, Ezra, since 2012. She hatched in 2003 and was probably raising babies in 2006. She glows when she has chicks. Positively glows.

Four red-tailed hawk chicks huddled together in a nest on a balcony, with a view of a tree-lined street and buildings in the background.

On the rails.

A red-tailed hawk perched on a nest near the edge of a building, overlooking a tree-lined street below.

This one decided to check out the camera! https://youtu.be/x3kee2NoBCc?

A close-up of a young red-tailed hawk perched on a railing, with a nest visible in the background and trees and a road below.

Big and Little fledged, and Jill, with some help from Jack, is still feeding these two at the Achieva nest. What a wonderful nest this turned out to be this year, thanks to Jill.

A post featuring ospreys Jack and Jill engaging in fishing activities, with Jill holding a headless spadefish and siblings fighting over the catch in their nest.

Big and Little waiting for Mum to deliver an evening meal. They ‘trust’ that she will being food back. What an incredible nest.

Two ospreys are perched in their nest, surrounded by greenery and a view of a residential area in the background.

Mum never disappoints. ‘PB’ thinks it could be a mackerel.

A bird holding a fish in its talons near a nest made of twigs and branches, set against a green background.

Hatch at Sandpoint!

An osprey sits in a nest with a visible egg, surrounded by twigs and branches, overlooking a parking lot with trees and buildings in the background.

Not quite sure what is going on with Bety and Bukachek this year. Will keep monitoring. Gosh, that nest is full of human debris.

A stork standing on a nest filled with twigs and grass, with a village and mountains in the background under a blue sky.

Baby being fed at Cowlitz.

An aerial view of an eagle sitting in its nest made of twigs and branches beside a road.

The trio at Dyfi are fantastic. Telyn and Idris are exceptional.

An adult osprey is perched on a nest surrounded by three young chicks. The nest is made of twigs and is situated in a green, grassy area.

We have a second hatch at Ilomantsin sääkset #2. It is rainy and wet, and I hate that when there are babies in the nest. They get cold and die – let’s hope for sunshine.

An osprey in a nest made of sticks and moss, feeding its chicks near a body of water.

Storks being banded: https://youtu.be/xI-AJgtA6Fc?

A person in a safety harness is interacting with young storks in a nest on top of a structure, with a scenic landscape in the background.
A person in a safety harness is working on a large stork nest on a rooftop, with several chicks visible in the nest. The background shows a lush green landscape and houses.

Boys being boys at San Jose City Hall. https://youtu.be/u0dIuFbxwBs?

It is really raining in Estonia at the nests of the Golden Eagle and Lesser Spotted Eagle. Both Lesser Spotted chicks have eaten, with the oldest having more – a rat that came in later. Wish them better weather.

Some have been worried about Little Bob at Poole Harbour. He was in a food coma earlier and gets up and eats when he is hungry. Everything looks fine to me.

A bird nest containing three chicks and one adult bird, surrounded by twigs and greenery in a forested area.
An aerial view of an osprey nest, featuring several young chicks and one adult osprey, surrounded by twigs and greenery.

Family portrait at Rutland with swans. Chicks will be ringed soon.

A nest of osprey chicks surrounded by adult ospreys near a body of water, showcasing the birds in their natural habitat.
A group of ducklings resting in a nest made of twigs and branches by a body of water.

Smile. Little Dewey at Dewey Beach has had seven fish so far today.

An adult osprey stands in a nest with two chicks, surrounded by twigs and foliage, overlooking a waterway.

Thank you so much for being with us – there is so much happening, fledges, hatches, and sadly, what looks like pending deaths at some nests. Will try to catch everyone up on the latest tomorrow or Friday. I may take tomorrow off -. Need to enjoy some time with Don in the country! In the meantime, take care! See you soon.

Thank you to Geemeff for those two great reports on Loch Arkaig, PB for alerting me to some nest news, SK Hideaways for their wonderful videos. I am grateful to everyone who posted information and images on FB and to the owners of the streaming cams that allow us to watch these incredible bird families. Thank you.