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Tributes continue for Jackie…Tuesday in Bird World

18 August 2026

Greetings Everyone,

We hope that the beginning of the week has been good to each and every one of you. The weather has certainly cooled off on the Canadian prairies, and it’s wonderful! We seem to have a bit of a spring in our step – at least in the morning before we get too tired!!!!!!!

Ann took Don to Fort Whyte today, and they walked the Buffalo Trail and saw pelicans and Cormorants. Don said, ‘It was a good day!’ That is wonderful. Toby and I are still doing the Swedish death cleaning. We had things from the attic that needed sorting, and we got that done today while Don and Ann were gone. It felt good. Tomorrow is my ‘running around’ day, but for now we are going to enjoy a fresh peach crisp with ice cream and a quick dinner of salad and chicken. Oh, I love these easy end-of-summer meals.

We are all concerned about the environment and the changes that we are seeing. I am profoundly concerned about the impact on wildlife, especially the raptors. Roy Dennis’ the founder of the Roy Dennis Foundation and the individual who reintroduced ospreys to Scotland amongst other places has written an blog that should be of interest to us all.

Roy’s Blog: August 2026

Past news from Geemeff about the goings on at Loch Arkaig:

Woodland Trust daily summary for Loch Arkaig Monday 17th August 2026

Garry LV0 is still here, he visited Nest One today, bringing a stick and staying for a minute before flying off, perching on Pole Tree then flying eastward out of sight. A few small feathered visitors investigated the nest but there was no sign of Aurora 536, last seen on the 14th, and Garry didn’t bring any fish so his tally remains at two hundred and one. The Nest Two cam is still out until probably Wednesday, therefore using Steve Quinn’s formula, the adjusted fish total for Nest Two is now four hundred and thirty four. Thanks to LizB and her spotting scope, we know a chick was seen at 15.10 eating on the nest, with attendant Hoodie on the cam post. A chick was also seen at other times in the morning, whether both sisters or the same one, can’t be determined. There was heavy rain in the afternoon and evening and at the time of filing this report (22.30) it’s still raining. Heavy rain is forecast throughout the night with a low of 13°C, changing to light rain showers, a gentle breeze and occasional sunny spells with a high of 16°C tomorrow.

Today’s videos:

https://youtu.be/ALTuMyCGsZI N1 Still here! Garry visits then perches on Pole Tree 09.34.12 (zoom)

https://youtu.be/2IkVwajpYlI N1 Various little birds and a bee visit 14.01.38

Woodland Trust daily summary for Loch Arkaig Sunday 16th August 2026  
Nest Two cam is still down, Nest One cam is up for two thirds of the day but no one came to the nest today, and no one was observed in the area. Have Garry LV0 and Aurora 536 left? Garry was last seen on nest cam at 

17.28.25 on Thursday 13th, and Aurora at 08.55.46 on Friday 14th, however, an Osprey was observed near the nest yesterday 15th, and recorded via long lens from across the loch by LizB, but too far away to identify. She also recorded one of the chicks chasing a Hoodie today, both clips are in the today’s videos section, and observed a fascinating sequence where a chick and a Kestrel chased a White-tailed Eagle! Hyvor no longer allows active links to comments, so scroll to LizB N2 17.08, and you’ll be able to read about the whole episode. Steve Quinn posted his weekly analysis of the fishing stats for Louis, currently being estimated daily until the cam is back on line, and still showing clear differences between years with males and years with females – search for Nest 2 fish summary to week 17 to read the full post. After overnight rain, the weather was mainly settled today and forecast to be cloudy and dry overnight with a low of 12°C, changing to heavy rain with a high of 19°C tomorrow

If you missed it, Jackie made The Guardian. Thanks, ‘B’.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/16/california-jackie-the-bald-eagle-legacy

There continue to be tributes. If you see an exceptional one, please do send me the link and I will post it for everyone.

People continue to post images of the cards, flowers, and toys being left at the site near the lake.

What an image from the Dyfi cam and staff today!

Concern over little 4 at Blackbush as there are no fish deliveries to the nest in the past day and a half. Is he eating off nest?

The Dads are sure having to protect those talons. Just look at the three at Poole Harbour waiting for a fish drop!

On many of the nests, fish deliveries are picking up in the hope of getting those kids fat and ready to fly.

News from Kielder Forest:

Update on some nests

News from Rutland and it is their 30th anniversary!

Rutland Osprey Project

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2026 RUTLAND OSPREYS RINGING DETAILS

Just announced by Tim Mackrill, here are this season’s Osprey chick ringing details. There are 24 chicks across 12 nests, comprising 14 males and 10 females. All have now fledged successfully.

Ringing date: 19/06/2026

Nest: Site C

Female parent: 25(10)

Male parent: 11(10)

8R4 (F)

Ringing date: 23/06/2026

Nest: Manton Bay

Female parent: Maya

Male parent: 33(11)

8R5 (M)

8R6 (F)

8R7 (M)

Ringing date:25/06/2026

Nest: Site K

Female parent: 00(09)

Male parent: 06(09)

8R8 (F)

Ringing date: 26/06/2026

Nest: Site B

Female parent: HJ8

Male parent: 359(21)

8R9 (F)

9R0 (F)

Ringing date: 29/06/2026

Nest: Site N

Female parent: Metal-ringed

Male parent: 6K(14)

9R1 (M)

9R2 (M)

9R3 (F)

Ringing date: 30/06/2026

Nest: Site L

Female parent: Unringed

Male parent: 3AH(17)

9R4 (M)

Ringing date: 30/06/2026

Nest: Site J

Female parent: 2AF(16)

Male parent: 1K(13)

9R5 (M)

9R6 (M)

Ringing date: 03/07/2026

Nest: Site Z

Female parent: 5H1(22)

Male parent: 3AY(19)

9R7 (M)

9R8 (M)

9R9 (F)

Ringing date: 05/07/2026

Nest: Site O

Female parent: Unringed

Male parent: 093(20)

9S0 (M)

9S1 (F)

9S2 (M)

Ringing date: 06/07/2026

Nest: Site Y

Female parent: Unringed

Male parent: 355(21)

9S3 (F)

9S4 (F)

Ringing date: 06/07/2026

Nest: Site S

Female parent: 30(05)

Male parent: T3(16)

3R9 (M)

Ringing date: 17/07/2026

Nest: Site W

Female parent: 3H9(23)

Male parent: 1H7(22)

9S5 (M)

9S6 (M)

I am happy to report that locals have been to the Osoyoos Osprey Platform and say the chick is big, healthy, and getting fish. Bravo!

Blue NC0 is still with Clyde at Alyth SS.

How to be an osprey? Some tips from Rutland!!!!!!!! Smile.

Looks like an adult at the Coeur d’ Alene nest in Idaho.

Sea eaglets are very cute. SK Hideaways catches up with 37 and 38. https://youtu.be/x-hHNirjBWA?

CBS LA has a live look at Jackie’s Memorial: https://youtu.be/zNLckuDRveM?

Another tribute – https://youtube.com/shorts/49DQeydr9rY?

Children remembering Jackie: https://youtu.be/2Q66x3RD-xU?

Gimbir captures a swallow for Diamond: https://youtu.be/iZ2Nx3hm-hY?

Like Clark, Gimbir has turned out to be a great provider!

We can see the rescue of the two condors in the release cages! Oh, my. You have to love the dedication of the folks from the Ventana Wildlife Society. https://youtu.be/WSb3GKTESh0?

Thank you for being with us today. It is a breezy evening, and it is about 22 C. Gorgeous. We are heading out for our next-to-last walk of the day. Take care of yourself. Take a breath. Send best wishes to all those fledgling ospreys struggling to find fish in the NE US.

Thank you to SK Hideaways, Geemeff, Roy Dennis, Rutland Water, and to all those who contributed on FB, including Jeff Kear and the UK Osprey Info FB Group. Thank you to the owners of the streaming cams and the news groups that are covering the life of our raptors.

A fish at Cape Henlopen…relief. Late Friday in Bird World

31 July 2026

Hello Everyone,

This is going to be a very, very short hello to everyone and a wish that each of you has a lovely weekend – and if it is a long one like it is in Canada, then please get out and enjoy some birdsong in the shade, if possible. It remains very hot here. Ann has taken Don out, and I plan on having a cuddling nap with Toby! The Girls are all sound asleep. Calico and Missey have not been happy with one another, so I am trying another one of those calming diffusers from the vet. I really do feel gutted when they are not getting along.

There is relief. ‘PB’ writes: “Hennie brought CH1 a dogfish (which was to tough to eat) and 2 menhaden which baby devoured. Hennie looks thin this morning but took off after 3rd fish delivery hopefully to get her own fish or eat some of it and bring back a partial.”

There was no help coming for CH1 like at South Cape May Meadows and those who care dearly for the adults and chicks at this nest – namely our Heidi – were devastated that CH1 would wither and die on that nest. Why not feed them? The answer was that the chick might fledge early. My response is – they can’t fledge if they are starving to death. Let us hope that more fish arrives for the adults, too.

There is other good news. Jackie is continuing to improve.

Geemeff’s Woodland Trust daily summary for Loch Arkaig Thursday 30th July 2026 

The chicks spent today flying around making constant short flights, landing on the nearby Scots Pine, returning to the nest for fish, competing for fish with each other and with Dorcha, and generally enjoying their new found freedom. For the first time since the season began in April, the nest is empty as both chicks are spending their first night elsewhere. This is another side of nest cam watching – we’re willing the chicks on to fledge, and then suddenly have to cope with empty nest syndrome! But we will have the pleasure of the chicks’ company for a few weeks longer as they fatten up and prepare for migration, historically Dorcha doesn’t stay too long after her chicks fledge but Louis will stick around bringing fish until the chicks leave. From now on every sighting is to be treasured. This time last year Aurora had already left but both she and Garry are still here, Garry brought her one fish today taking the Nest One tally to one hundred and eighty seven, while Louis brought five fish, taking the Nest Two tally to three hundred and fifty one. After a damp start the weather was settled although the ‘moderate breezes’ sounded very loud on nest cam, and it’s forecast to be dry overnight with a low of 9 °C, changing to thundery showers tomorrow with gentle breezes and a high of 15 °C.

Today’s videos:

https://youtu.be/oOXarBAKpW8 N2 Juniper attacks Dorcha and gets both fish one 04.59.33 and fish two 05.05.35https://youtu.be/IicSVqhKqsk N2 Amber gets fish three and Dorcha loses out again 10.09.13https://youtu.be/uga2QueDe1g N2 Dorcha gets fish four to herself as both chicks are absent 12.47.18https://youtu.be/kHmRBZU5Jcg N1 

Garry follows Aurora to the nest and gives her a fish 14.12.57

https://youtu.be/6ktLd4RWAKU N2 Dorcha gets fish five first then gives it to Amber 14.21.04


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

It has been confirmed that little Sol will not be returned to the Fru Rauer nest in Norway but will be placed with a more experienced pair of adults where there is plenty of fish.

It seems that many places are suffering this year from a lack of fish. The wildfires and heat across the UK and Europe have had an impact as well as in North America.

The latest Condor Chat from the Ventana Wildlife Society. https://www.youtube.com/live/DRuhlA8PXig?

Sadly there are a lot of condors dying from lead poisoning.

I cannot get enough of Iris and Wensi!

Nearing fledge in Minnesota. Two beautiful osplets.

Smile. There are still four feathered chicks at Blackbush!

Take care, all. I will be back on Monday. I am going to take a few days off. We are having some plumbing renovations done, and the plumbers are not here, so if the weather allows, I hope to get Don and Toby out for some walks and to visit with some friends and family this weekend.

Remember – please leave a dish of water out and food if you can!

Thank you to Geemeff, to PB, and to everyone who posted on FB, to the Ventana Wildlife Society and the owners of the streaming cams that allow us to view the lives of these magnificent creatures.