Hellgate Canyon MT Osprey Nest .. 2019
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9:20p
IR is on at the empty Goodnight Helgate , Carolyn, Heather , Ferenz and everyone !
IR is on at the empty Goodnight Helgate , Carolyn, Heather , Ferenz and everyone !
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Wow that is great news Bev about the ir and focus on cam. Nice to see no snow on nest. Sure hope flooding isn't as bad this year. Goodnight and Thank you Bev. Goodnight Ferenz and Carolyn.
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I wonder where Iris is hanging out?
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An upside down dog is a happy dog dreaming sweet dreams.
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Louis came back this AM! Cam chat post copied. I hope I did it right this time Bev?
Now where is Iris and have they found each other?
carolyn
Cornell Lab Bird Cams
Published on Apr 5, 2019
A male Osprey swooped onto the Hellgate nest in Missoula, Montana this morning. Watch the bird make a confident landing and immediately begin making arrangements to the nest. By the looks of it, this male is likely Louis—the patriarch of the nest and Iris's mate. If this visit does mark Louis's return, he would be right on time! In 2018, Louis completed his long journey back to the nest on April 4.
Now where is Iris and have they found each other?
carolyn
Cornell Lab Bird Cams
Published on Apr 5, 2019
A male Osprey swooped onto the Hellgate nest in Missoula, Montana this morning. Watch the bird make a confident landing and immediately begin making arrangements to the nest. By the looks of it, this male is likely Louis—the patriarch of the nest and Iris's mate. If this visit does mark Louis's return, he would be right on time! In 2018, Louis completed his long journey back to the nest on April 4.
An upside down dog is a happy dog dreaming sweet dreams.
carolyn
carolyn
Re: Hellgate Canyon MT Osprey Nest .. 2019
Hi Carolyn , Wow, Just checked Hellgate Cam and Twitter said he was back and came here pronto. Thanks so much Carolyn, exciting news!
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Just checking cam and maybe Louis with a big fish 5:36 pm April 5
Zoomie got in closer 5:40 pm
5:41 pm
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Twitter says it is Louis , but waiting official confirmation 5:42 april 5
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Louis flew off nest to owl pole with fish
Louis and the ravens 6:08 pm
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Excellent Carolyn !Woodlands Bleu wrote: ↑Fri Apr 05, 2019 3:13 pmLouis came back this AM! Cam chat post copied. I hope I did it right this time Bev?
Now where is Iris and have they found each other?
carolyn
Cornell Lab Bird Cams
Published on Apr 5, 2019
A male Osprey swooped onto the Hellgate nest in Missoula, Montana this morning. Watch the bird make a confident landing and immediately begin making arrangements to the nest. By the looks of it, this male is likely Louis—the patriarch of the nest and Iris's mate. If this visit does mark Louis's return, he would be right on time! In 2018, Louis completed his long journey back to the nest on April 4.
Welcome Home Louis

Thansk Heather for the scaps and Obs.

Hope to be back tomorrow!

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I think Louis is waiting for Iris , he would have devoured this fish by now and he is taking tiny bites
6:13 pm 6:14 pm
6:13 pm 6:14 pm
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Hi Bev , Hope you back tomorrow tooIrishEyes wrote: ↑Fri Apr 05, 2019 5:16 pmExcellent Carolyn !Woodlands Bleu wrote: ↑Fri Apr 05, 2019 3:13 pmLouis came back this AM! Cam chat post copied. I hope I did it right this time Bev?
Now where is Iris and have they found each other?
carolyn
Cornell Lab Bird Cams
Published on Apr 5, 2019
A male Osprey swooped onto the Hellgate nest in Missoula, Montana this morning. Watch the bird make a confident landing and immediately begin making arrangements to the nest. By the looks of it, this male is likely Louis—the patriarch of the nest and Iris's mate. If this visit does mark Louis's return, he would be right on time! In 2018, Louis completed his long journey back to the nest on April 4.
Welcome Home Louis![]()
Thansk Heather for the scaps and Obs.![]()
Hope to be back tomorrow!![]()

Re: Hellgate Canyon MT Osprey Nest .. 2019
Louis taking little bites, pausing and looking around 6: 18 pm April 5
Getting darker out 6:19 pm
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Still working on fish 6:25 pm April 5
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Still taking his time eating fish , keeps looking 6: 31 pm April 5
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Louis relaxing on the owl pole 6:40 pm April 5
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Louis no hurry to leave 6:43 pm April 5
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Re: Hellgate Canyon MT Osprey Nest .. 2019
Thank you Heather, great captures of Louis eating. Where is Iris?
carolyn
and Good Night
carolyn
and Good Night
An upside down dog is a happy dog dreaming sweet dreams.
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carolyn
Re: Hellgate Canyon MT Osprey Nest .. 2019
No changes Louis still on owl pole 6:49 pm April 5
6:51 pm
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Goodnight Carolyn and Thank you !Woodlands Bleu wrote: ↑Fri Apr 05, 2019 5:48 pmThank you Heather, great captures of Louis eating. Where is Iris?
carolyn
and Good Night
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Louis still waiting and looking 6:58 pm April 5
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Louis is one determined Male Osprey 7:13 pm
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Maybe Louis will sleep on owl pole tonight lol I might have times out the clocks on cams are different , last scap will check later.
7:28 pm
7:28 pm
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From the DVR Louis flew off the owl pole and left the remainder of fish @ 8:03 pm April 5

Now empty nest 10:03 pm
Goodnight Bev, Carolyn and all. Now just need Louis and Iris to reunite 
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SATURDAY, APRIL 6 , 2019
Good Morning Hellgate , Carolyn, Heather and everyone!
Weather Report 5:59a
Dark at the empty nest
Good Morning Hellgate , Carolyn, Heather and everyone!
Weather Report 5:59a
Dark at the empty nest
Here is the video of Louis's return April 5 with thanks to Cornell Lab Bird Cams .. Louis touched down at 10:49am according to the time on the screen cam
https://youtu.be/lahTQL-6SA0
Scap from the video .Handsome Louis!


Scap from the video .Handsome Louis!

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Sorry I am late posting these
7:14a
Windy Louis is perched above the nest looking for Iris
7:27 Cam op zoomed in on him
7:29a
7:14a
Windy Louis is perched above the nest looking for Iris
7:27 Cam op zoomed in on him
7:29a
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Louis is on the Owl Pole with a fish
7:52a
7:52a
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9:02a
Quiet at the empty Keeping good thoughts that Iris shows up soon!
ADDED
1:36p
Nest is empty I checked the DVR back as far as it would go to 9:37a and no nest visits and the chat isn't reporting any either !
Quiet at the empty Keeping good thoughts that Iris shows up soon!
ADDED
1:36p
Nest is empty I checked the DVR back as far as it would go to 9:37a and no nest visits and the chat isn't reporting any either !
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2:54 pm
Hang on for the ride! Iris is on nest, apparently another female had landed prior to her, but it is her, I recognize her calling. Louis brought fish and she followed I believe.....the saga is starting.....oh what fun!
carolyn
Oh boy does she want a fish!
She got a fish at 3:08 their time. She had to wait a bit. So official first fish delivery.
Hang on for the ride! Iris is on nest, apparently another female had landed prior to her, but it is her, I recognize her calling. Louis brought fish and she followed I believe.....the saga is starting.....oh what fun!
carolyn
Oh boy does she want a fish!
She got a fish at 3:08 their time. She had to wait a bit. So official first fish delivery.
An upside down dog is a happy dog dreaming sweet dreams.
carolyn
carolyn
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Hi Carolyn just looked and saw an Osprey and read chat and quickly grabbed this scap
Louis and Iris 2:04 pm April 6
Louis and Iris 2:04 pm April 6