Lyn Heideman

I'm only here for the birds. And it turns out, what's good for birds is good for people, too.

[Lyn Heideman @LynHeideman9]

@HellgateOsprey Dr. Erick Greene in the webinar mentioned that he thinks Wensi is a female. Is the thinking now that Wensi is a male. Whatever, Wensi fish-calls on par with Iris.

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@HellgateOsprey It's a good thing osprey chicks' bones are designed to withstand all the bumps in the nest.

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@bethpratt Me, too! "Potato bunnies" is a perfect description.

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@HellgateOsprey At 11:08:26, Iris removes the egg shells. Hard to see the chick because of the grass.

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@HellgateOsprey At 10:30:18 you can see the egg hatching!

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@HellgateOsprey Has NG2 given up on the idea that a fish delivery might result in a cozy dinner for two?

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@HellgateOsprey I love NG's quirks and the wing-flappies!

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@HellgateOsprey NG was always a bit awkward as a mate. Looks like Iris still has some training to do. But she's got to "love" that he returned and does seem "devoted" to her. (Trying not to anthropomorphize here.) Louis hasn't made an appearance? NG dispatched him last year, no 2nd match?

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@HellgateOsprey When I saw him land and immediately start doing nestorations, I thought...may be...could be...please be New Guy. He loved doing nestorations last year. This would be such great news!

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@BirdCentralPark Gorgeous photo: she looks golden!

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@TomVeganMan Thanks, yes, he could be molting. I think you're right: he's just having fun. He's delightfully acrobatic.

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@TomVeganMan One of the squirrels in my yard rolls around on his back in the grass. I wondered if it itched but could it just be molting?

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@BirdCentralPark @StellaH07773809 Thank you all so much for the updates. I've been checking in daily to see that Astoria and her friends are weathering the storms and doing fine. 💛

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@_AnkeFrohlich I'm so glad Astoria is finding places to shelter and rest. Thank you--and everyone--for taking such good care of Astoria and keeping the rest of us informed that's she's doing fine. ♥️

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@StellaH07773809 Thank you all for taking care of Astoria! I was so worried when I read the Battery had 20+ inches of snow. I shouldn't have worried: you are heroic for braving the weather and making sure she's ok.

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...bugling bull elk, wetland-building beavers, desert-adapted rattlesnakes, a fledging California Condor, and more. The film also confronts the ecological impacts of dams and water overuse on the river and advocates for balance. Trailer, where to stream: https://t.co/DDTtL08dUH.

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"The American Southwest" takes you on a gorgeous, unforgettable journey down the Colorado River, along the way exploring the region’s iconic wildlife and plants, cultural history, and uncertain future. The story travels through legendary landscapes from the viewpoints of...

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~1 billion birds die every year in NA in collisions with manmade structures. A statewide campaign of education and action, Lights Out, Texas! focuses on protecting the 2 billion migratory birds traveling yearly through TX (35-min award-winning film): https://t.co/Vp5D24Q7wp.

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~1 of every 4 birds migrating through the US in the fall passes through TX. Most NA birds travel at night to avoid predators, take advantage of cooler/calmer air, and use the stars/moon to navigate. City lights can disorient birds, making them vulnerable to building collisions.

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... from the islands. He’s on a quest to clear as much of the garbage as he can, while also working to convince Floridians to cut down on plastic pollution and update waste systems that carry trash into the ocean. Photos & video: https://t.co/8hLq47Ymjj.

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The barrier islands in Florida's Biscayne Bay contain mangrove wetlands that provide habitat for numerous plants and animals. They’re also full of trash—and that has become one man’s mission. In addition to running his PR firm, Andrew Otazo has hauled out >17 tons of trash...