The usual updated blog will be written some time in the next few days.... this entry is merely information for our many viewers and readers.
Firstly, the sound issue...... We are aware that there are problems with the sound from the nest, we are trying to fix this as quickly as we can. The problem has been reported to the technical staff and they assure us that it is a priority. PLEASE DO NOT ring the Osprey Centre regarding this problem as we can not give you any more information that what I have already given you here. I apologise if the lack of sound is spoiling your enjoyment of the live viewing... the problem is being addressed.
Next, the hatching of our eggs. The average incubation period is 37 days, however, we have had incubation periods as short as 31 days and as long as 42 days so we can never definitely say when it is going to happen. We will, of course, post a blog immediately when the hatching(s) take place, saying that, I would expect to see at least one chick by Wednesday morning.
Blog comments....... (1) Please keep these relevent to the ospreys and (2) Your comments may not be posted immediately as they need to be vetted for abusive language or inappropriate statements. Please be patient, if your comment is appropriate and relates to the ospreys there is little doubt that it will be accepted.
Finally, a thank you to those people who have supported our work this season and joined the RSPB via the blog, it is good to know that all the efforts of my team are being appreciated.
The next blog will be on Saturday, unless of course we have some extra-ordinary events.
Many thanks for all of your comment, e-mails, suggestions and of course support.
If you want to specifically help the Loch Garten Osprey Team 2008, you might consider supporting the RSPB. You can do this online via the RSPB website: http://www.rspb.org.uk/join, if you add the code PR08, your membership will be credited to the Loch Garten team.