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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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.
