Thanks for sharing Carol P's report, Ei. So fascinating about Rhea Mae. They all have such stories!

So - where is everyone this morning? I am ready to play, and no one to play with.

Thanks, Kris! I will be anxious til we know for sure where Blue 44 is! And what a handsome lad!!

 

Thanks Patty and Bobbie! I have no field guide with me so your help in identifying is much appreciated. 

De nada.

HAMlet??? Nooooooooo!

Hey MAK, I think the birds in your album you needed to ID may be meadowlarks.  Check out a field guide if you've got one, especially the non-breeding plumage, and see if you agree.  As always, thanks for sharing your adventures.

I'm with you, Patti - Meadowlarks they are, MAK. Neat birds.

[CHIRPY BIRD-DAY, EI!!!Slainte!]

CHIRPY BIRD-DAY, EI!!!

Slainte!

 

Bobbie, branching is when the eaglet begins to perch on branches outside the nest.

Thanks, Nora!!!

Good to hear!  He branched a few days ago so I figured fledging wasn't too far away! Thanks!

"branched"?

Not sure of this term... Thanks!!

(Global Warming... Climate Change... Uncle Fred?)

Given the amount of water running through the streets, it's a shame that the name Aunt Flo is already taken.

Yup.

Saw that - isn't it sad? Perhaps I should not mention "Global Warming" - but whatever we call it (Global Warming... Climate Change... Uncle Fred?) - something certainly is not right!!

Thanks for your comments ladies, I'm glad some of you are enjoying my adventure with me! 

Very much!!! (Bobbie minus email...)

Hope the videos will open in "your area" - amazing!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/20271751

"We have received new satellite data of our wee osprey adventures over the past few days and we are excited to share it in more detail with you all..."

http://blogs.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/osprey/2012/11/10/osprey-migration-update-10th-november-2012/

I have just seen this sad news and do not know what to say. A lovely lady who loved the wild things.