Morning all: Much ballyhooed snow didn't materialize, we had a sunny day but very cold tonight with temps just below freezing. Spent the first couple of hours today online with Dell Tech Support after a website I clicked on (via Google) delivered a spyware program disguised as an anti-virus program (one of those things that suddenly lights up your desktop with alarming messages about threats to your computer). I ignored it and immediately launched McAffee to scan my computer, which found nothing. However, the spyware program (called Internet Security Essentials) wouldn't go away until Dell's remote support took over and did a super-scan and clean up (LOVE that service! So glad I signed up for it!)
Trish: They said it will take a while for the autopsies on the dolphins. Glad your OH remembered his training and sat still, even if Mia forgot!
Diane: Have never heard of the Nevada Triangle. Will certainly keekp an eye out for the program - we're watching DVD of The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest right now. The UK is (it's rumored) is warmed by the Gulf Stream, which perhaps accounts for the daffodils, etc., while you're still dealing with weather from what I believe is called the Canadian Shield...
AQ: Our plants are in danger of drowning right now; have moved some of the potted plants under the eaves to protect them from any frost.
Lindybird: Had big laugh at image of you scraping your pizza off the floor - I'm a firm believer in keeping our immune systems challenged!! :-)) I shall be tuned in to the Oscars from the silly "red-carpet arrivals" pre-show all the way to the final curtain call, although I must confess to shouting a lot at the telly during the entire show. I think The King's Speech will do OK; Colin Firth was nominated last year for A Single Man but didn't get it; think he stands a good chance this time round (and if he doesn't get it, you'll hear me yelling at the telly all the way to the UK)!!
Margobird: Your sister sounds like a real gem.
OG: So glad you had a chance to make various plans with son.
dibnlib: "My fried egg has landed upside down on the floor?" Maybe that happens a lot in Russia? :-))
Hi to all I missed. Have a lovely Sunday!
Great captures from osprey cams and especially Decorah cam Alan. Don't know why but I had to sign in again to post a reply, a gremlin in here somewhere.
Margobird
Afternoon all ...bit of a gloomy day here ... misty and no sun. I can't complain because the previous three days were beautiful. OH and I had lunch out today and on the way it was lovely to see lambs in the fields and daffodils starting to come out, along with leaves on some of the bushes ... Spring is nearly here!!
Diane - how lovely to see an owl in the nestbox ... did you notice if it was a ringed bird? I am so hoping that the barn owls nest again this year ... I love watching them. Great news about the safe release of the Cooper's Hawk!
Alan - lovely mental pic of you speeding along on the trolley! Great pics you posted of the eagles.
Annette - cleaning a self-cleaning oven? I did that too , with my new oven :-((
OG - sorry you were feeling a bit 'off' this morning ... I hope it has cleared up by now with no ill effects.
margobird - pleased to hear that your sister had a better sleep last night. Billy is certainly keeping you entertained ... it won't be long until he ventures even closer I am sure.
Thanks to everyone else for chat etc.
Take care.
Joan - avid bird and nature watcher in Northumberland!
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Caught up will all your news.
Did some ironing of curtains!!!! this morning, what a task, and then went to sort out clothing for one of the charity bags that frequently drop through the door. Normally I just sort out for the Northants and Worcs Air Ambulance but as that had just gone and I'd sorted some things out for them I thought that maybe someone else could benefit as well. My good deed for the day.
Just been panning the wildlife cams and there was a perigrine on the Nottingham cam. ospreys on all three of the American cams. Wildebeast near the waterhole at Djuma and of course the numerous eagles' nests.
Lovely captures of the takeover at Dunedin, and of the Panama City one, Alan.
http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/things-to-do/wildlife-webcams/loch-of-lowes/
RSPB Giving Nature a Home
Its been another gloomy day down here, Mr. Sun is up there but just can't penetrate through. Caught the weather forecast for tomorrow and they said it should brighten up in the afternoon!
Caught these captures about 30 mins ago;
One or two more - can't resist.
OG - sounds interesting about the bunfight also the saying No rest for the wicked , I also add No peace for the perfect!
AQ -- interesting work with maps and finding out what happened all those years ago. I'm finding my research into ancestry quite interesting but it does get frustrating at times. I have not taken up a full subscription yet to view certain archives - it maybe that I will have to as with some ancestors I can't get much further on. Also like your bit on healthy exercise - that puts me "dead" in about 10 years at that rate!!!!!!!!
Hello Everyone. I just had to get my last quick fix before we set leave tomorrow (4.30am ugh) for Switzerland. Some really super pics have been added, particularly from Alan and Lynette. I had a quick peek at Lily and co this evening but all was quiet. Diane Lovely to hear the news of the Coopers Hawk. TerryM I loved the video of Undercover Orchestra Bolero!! I think I spotted you - with the red scarf?
Take care one and all. I hate to say it, but I will be looking forward to getting back here on 15 March - then not long until....
Birdie's DU Summaries 2018 https://www.imagicat.com/
Woods Hole osprey cam is now live:
http://www.whoi.edu/ospreycam/page.do?pid=41115
Also 3 eggs now for the California West End eagles:
Sheila: Have a super wonderful trip!!! I look forward to hearing all about it.
2 eggs for Duke Farms eagles:
http://www.dukefarms.org/Education/Eagle-Cam/