Shadow and banded eagle KD1 spent Sunday morning moving through Big Bear before sharing the Twin Pines and exchanging vocals. Then the rain started, while questions swirled about what KD1’s continued presence really means.
Two days before the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally officially begins, the Black Hills are already rumbling. From Full Throttle Saloon to Deadwood and Main Street, the first wave of riders is turning final preparations into the rally’s opening act.
Jackie came through anesthesia after a contrast CT scan and bone marrow biopsy, but the most difficult part now begins: waiting for the tests to reveal what has kept the Big Bear eagle so ill.
Clark’s breakfast delivery sparked a noisy tug-of-war at the Hellgate nest, but Wensi’s tumble was only the beginning. Later that morning, the young osprey stood over the trout and tore off bites alone, turning a funny family scramble into a powerful step toward independence.
Star had spent the morning practicing her wingbeats beside Spangle. Then, with one powerful launch, the young osprey disappeared beyond the Dunrovin nest and left her sibling calling behind her.