Well it's the start of another week. I've input the most recent data for Rothes - she stayed on Ilha de Orango until 9am on 30th Novemeber (last Monday), then headed to I. de Unhocomo for 24 hours. By 5pm on 1st December she was heading back NE, passing Ilha Carache and Ilha de Caravela on 2nd Decemeber. She continued N and was back near Varela on the mainland by 5pm on the 2nd. The latest point I have for her was 5pm on the 5th (Saturday) when she was settled back in the area near Varela. Maybe she'll have another explore next week? - tune in next week to find out.

Mallachie meanwhile - ? it's hard to say. The data didn't come through for last week. This will be due to a transmitter type problem, not a bird problem, so please don't panic. When there is a bird type problem we get data - it just shows no movement or an inability to get a 3D fix. When there is no data at all, that's because something in the transmitter or satellite download isn't working. We'll be looking into it, and hopefully get this resolved as soon as possible. In the meantime, please don't get concerned.

Now to change the subject a bit... If you are stuck for ideas for Christmas presents - have you considered giving a gift memership to RSPB? It's a great present to give because it lasts all year and it helps us to do more to help birds and the environment. If you would like to give a gift membership, go to the link below:

http://www.rspb.org.uk/supporting/join/

The last order date for Christmas gift membership is 14th December - that's next Monday, so don't delay....

 

Richard Thaxton  Site Manager-Loch Garten

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