That is very sad news. Coldilocks was a beautiful bear. I think it is also sad that during her long life, she never had a chance to know freedom, even for a short time. 

I feel the same, about her never living free..very sad. 

                                                 

Newest update on Bailey from Audubon Center for Birds of Prey FB page ❤️

After careful consideration we’ve been forced to make a very tough decision about the future of “Bailey� osprey, patient 799-17. She’s had extensive rehabilitation time and it is clear that she will never be able to hover, migrate or survive on her own in the wild because of her injuries. Amidst this sad news we have been comforted by knowing that there is a happy outcome for her. We’re quite pleased to announce that Bailey will be staying with us at the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey and be a part of our family for the rest of her life.
At the Center she has recently been moved into her new enclosure with her new roommate, Smedley! Like Bailey, Smedley had a rough beginning, falling out of his nest and fracturing his wing in numerous places when he was just 3 weeks old. He was housed with a female osprey companion for 18 years, but she recently passed away from old age leaving Smedley alone. For more about Smedley check out this video (https://www.facebook.com/AudubonCenterforBirdsofPrey/videos/1767425739936999/).
From day one Smedley was very smitten with Bailey, running over to her as soon as she was placed in her new home. She is quickly learning to appreciate Smedley’s favorite activity, getting a shower each morning from the person cleaning their enclosure. Dinner is served nightly with an array of various Florida fish species, all of which Bailey devours. She even gets an occasional live fish caught in Lake Sybelia, the lake that her new home overlooks.
Under human care Bailey will be free from any predators and receive a lifetime of room, board and yearly medical physical care. This along with healthy food means that osprey in a captive setting tend to live a lot longer, between 20-25 years usually. Bailey has had a difficult life up until now and she is already settled into her new life. We’re excited that she’ll have a good home with us for all the years to come!
The Osprey enclosure is viewable to visitors during Center operating hours, so we invite you to come visit and help welcome Bailey to her new forever home!

(Photo - Bailey is on the perch, and Smedley is on the ground with the great view of the lake in the background)

Congratulations to Wisdom and Akeakamai on their brand new chick, who hatched on February 6! What an amazing bird Wisdom is. 



https://twitter.com/AlbatrossCam/status/963977969680068608

https://ww2.kqed.org/science/2018/02/14/dance-like-an-albatross-this-valentines-day/

   She sure is and she has a great mate!

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Both there this AM

Site opens tomorrow!

https://www.vogelbescherming.nl/beleefdelente

Any thoughts this might be the one that was with Stormin?  I wonder what’s going on with him? Any sightings?

Not sure what's going on there Kris. Trying to find out.

Thanks, Carol.

Any thoughts this might be the one that was with Stormin?  I wonder what’s going on with him? Any sightings?

Looks like 38/S and Niecey have been bonding in the nest box this morning.  yesterday Lil Dad was there.

             

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Visit by DC

Just an FYI, they never finished the windows back in December and are back on the tower today working on them.   

         

                 

       

Some not so good news.

“Bailey, has unfortunately not made any progress since our last update. She continues to be unable to regularly reach high perches and sustain high flights in the rehab barn.�

No mention as to what the next step is for Bailey.