I have just had a look at Sanibel cam and I see an Osprey has arrived. No idea who it is - is it Ripply from last year or a new bird. I remember last year finding a facebook/blog page about this nest but for the life of me can't remember what it was so can't compare images from last season, so if anyone else can remember......
Lovely report Keith, and super photos of birds we don't usually hear about. It is good to know of returning birds. Thank you.
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wonderful to know of another returnee thanks keith
Well I moved to another nest tonight and watched another returning pair for a couple of hours.
Alan P reported the return of one of the ospreys at Lochter and I can now report both pairings from last season have returned.
The male was very busy this evening some housework and other matters to see to.
PHEW I need a rest
Before more business
The male is last seasons as he has just the metal ring and I have compared the female with many photos I have of her last season.
Great news and great pics Keith.
Esthwaite ospreys are reporting that there were 6 ospreys on the lake on 12th. April.
thanks for the pictures keith and news :-)
Thanks Alan, interesting to hear of 6 ospreys at Esthwaite! I wonder how many are resident locally. They do like a fisheries though...
I will go there when I get a chance it is only 20 minutes away, though longer when roads are busy, as at the moment.
Val Gall's "M" is back
Wonderful news Karen, I hope Valgall has a successful nest this year....
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Tweet from Aberfoyle - they are planning to sat tag a couple of chicks this year