The Wild Thing? NOW?! Anyone know whether this is unheard of? (Well... duh... probably not much is unheard of, but ya know...)

This is perfectly normal and expected Bobbie. That's why we're so happy...a bonded pair always "renews" their bond at the end of the season...so Beauty & Dot.ca consider themselves a bonded pair!

Well, I have learned something. Thanks, Ei. That IS good news! Knowing so little, I was worried they might be thinking about a new brood. Phew!

The Wild Thing? NOW?! Anyone know whether this is unheard of? (Well... duh... probably not much is unheard of, but ya know...)

Mornin', MAK. Have a good one!

is in the air

Noooooooooooo!

I've seen a few of these delightful Bee-eater species but never knew there were so many.

http://10000birds.com/the-bee-eaters-of-africa.htm

[loheron (loheron):]

loheron (loheron): downtown falcon watch. On pedestrian bridge and looking. Nobody on broad street bridge this morning.

Link:
http://twitter.com/loheron/statuses/235320875140923392

Whoa! MAK's late!!!

A cuckoo found dying in a garden which was nursed back to health in Surrey (UK) is flying to Italy later - by plane.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-surrey-19252645

[MAKfalcon (MAK):]

MAKfalcon (MAK): I just got asked if I'm making a documentary! I guess I kind of am through my watch reports. lol

Link:
http://twitter.com/MAKfalcon/statuses/235014507200643073

You ARE, MAK... you ARE!!

[MAKfalcon (MAK):]

MAKfalcon (MAK): I encourage anyone who can get DT to see Orion to do so while he is still around. You won't be disappointed!

Link:
http://twitter.com/MAKfalcon/statuses/234990089602756608

We can sense your excitement, MAK!!!

Orion going to move Orville out further on the deck!

Should we mount a rescue? Such things take planning, so there is no time to lose!!!

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

CHIRPY BIRD-DAY, SHARON!!!

Slainte!

 

A sweet yet sad account of seeing the Lady of the Loch depart... imagine being there for that magnificent moment.

"It’s been a relatively quiet day here at the loch although our big female intruder was back circulating around. Our male had just caught a Perch so was jealously guarding it and alarm calling at her. Our young Osprey, Blue 44, has been doing a bit of flying around and a lot of shouting at his dad for fish. Our female, affectionately known as Lady/Isla/Marge has been gone for over a week now. Kate O’Regan, one of our volunteers and myself reckon we were lucky enough to see her leave. She took off from the nest and headed in a South Westerly direction, which is where we would expect her to go. What caught our attention was how she was flying as it was different to what we normally saw. It was steady and deliberate, exactly what you would expect for the start of a long journey, in the same way we might pace ourselves at the beginning of a long hike. We watched her until she was out of sight and both looked at each other with the same thought ‘She’s gone’. Strangely enough the loch felt empty for a couple of days and it still feels as if there’s a piece missing. Who will go next – our male or precocious chick? We’ll just have to see."

Thanks, Ei! Most enjoyable report and pix!

(movie) Beauty knocks Orville off the perch.

Ooops! Should have waited before posting... (And should have guessed Donna would catch it.) NOW what do we do?!

Where's Orville???