I cannot find a new thread for Rutland 2015. Is that right?
News of new map today here
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EJ's Memorial Balgavies Loch Ospreys 2023
sorry Scylla posted at same time Doh!!!
Back for a potter, left of its own accord. Well camouflaged!
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Oh it's back again, pretty bird :-)
Mike B said: Great to hear such joyous news, thanks all & a good blog as usual! Just been reading again the history of this wonderful bird on translocation page, still have so much to learn!
Great to hear such joyous news, thanks all & a good blog as usual! Just been reading again the history of this wonderful bird on translocation page, still have so much to learn!
I agree Wendy. It was the first year that I helped on the project which makes it even more special.
[/quote]very interesting subject M & quite envy your involvement, the Osprey chick is so large & handsome, it must be a thrill to see them up close ... did you get to hold one?
2013 photos & vids here
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Good morning MIKE, KATE, and WENDY from previous page if it was this morning ;-)
Now the male mandarin is on the nest.
Back come the EGs, dominant and posturing.
Good morning, well it's all go this morning.
Good captures Scylla & SK2, Mrs M looking a bit too interested in that nest cup, thought she was going to fall in!! Lol
Edit: Sorry, forgot my manners ... Good morning peeps!
"very interesting subject M & quite envy your involvement, the Osprey chick is so large & handsome, it must be a thrill to see them up close ... did you get to hold one?"
Wendy it was a very special time and no I did not get to hold one. The only time they were handled was when they were placed in the release pens by the team, seen by the vets before release, or on the odd occasion if one got into trouble after release!. I did get to help feed them in the pens but that was done out of sight of the birds using just a small 'spyhole' in the back of the pen whilst putting fish in through a small trap at the bottom of the pen using a 'litter picker'. Believe me up that close they are spectacular!. An unforgettable experience all round.
Birdies LG DU update.
Thanks for sharing your experience M!