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MontanaMama

(23,238 posts)
Fri Apr 14, 2023, 04:20 PM Apr 2023

Iris is BACK!!!

Locally beloved Iris the Osprey has returned to her nest at the mouth of Hellgate Canyon. Experts believe Iris to be over 25 years old. I can tell you that spring must finally be coming to Missoula if Iris has made her way home. Lots of us have been patiently waiting for her. Her return takes place just one day after her most common return date, April 7. She's spent the past few days sprucing up her nest and battling some annoying starlings.

Hellgate Osprey live-cam:

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Iris is BACK!!! (Original Post) MontanaMama Apr 2023 OP
Cool! 2naSalit Apr 2023 #1
Speaking of dead stuff... MontanaMama Apr 2023 #2

2naSalit

(86,048 posts)
1. Cool!
Fri Apr 14, 2023, 04:24 PM
Apr 2023

I went down river to Columbus last week and saw dozens of eagles eating dead stuff in the fields but I have not seen any osprey yet.

MontanaMama

(23,238 posts)
2. Speaking of dead stuff...
Fri Apr 14, 2023, 04:32 PM
Apr 2023

I was talking to a FWP warden yesterday and he was describing the winter kill down in WY. I guess there are dead deer everywhere. The eagles are going to have a big old time as the snow recedes.

I've been checking Iris' webcam hoping to see her return. At 25 years old, one of these seasons will be her last but I'm so happy we get to enjoy her another year. She needs to open a can of whoop ass on those starlings imho.

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