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IN THE HUMAN BREAST HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL
In February we said goodbye to Millicent, EJ's 100th chick to fledge from the famous nest. We continue to watch Breagha, our only remaining tagged osprey juvenile.
In March we await the arrival of EJ and Oden, to start another family of fascinating bobbleheads.
Thanks willow, for the thread info. I know where to look now and will do so later.
I am familiar with the little iris. They are available here potted in the flower section of grocery stores, also same flower but taller stems are available as cut flowers. Also available as bulbs, which I planted several years ago and they are still blooming for me. But not until later here, maybe end of March or April.
Best of all, when I was a child, there was a ravine with a creek at the bottom within easy walking distance of our home. Wild iris not 100% the same, but very similar grew along the banks of this creek. I loved to find them when I went exploring in the early spring.
WOW! raspberries! Sounds like you are off to a good start.
I doubt very much if mine make it through this below average cold weather in their above ground pots. If they don't. I'll not buy more to replace.
COUNTDOWN FOR LOCH GARTEN NEST
21 days till EJ'S RETURN on Wed March 25th
27 days till ODIN'S RETURN on Wed March 31st
I have heard second hand that BEATRICE is on her way north.
Unknown said: I have heard second hand that BEATRICE is on her way north.
Roy reported on March 2 she was not far off Madrid and probably be now will have made her favourite stop over just over the border to France on the River Ardour
Last year 2014 she left on 28 February reaching the River Ardour on March 3 where she stayed until March 29.
So far her path is mirror image.
28.2.2014 to 3.3.2014
27.2.2015 to 28.2.2015
I can also report that Roy checked out her nest a few days ago and it is fine - glistening in the sun and awaiting its owner.
I can tell you she has switched nests in the past.
Beatrice is very much a favourite.
I have done much work with Talisman Energy in the North Sea including spells on Talisman Beatrice Platform and it was them that sponsored her in 2008.
Funny thing my next job is with Talisman at the Flotta Oil Terminal on Orkney Islands.
DUNEDIN OSPREY CAM
As we have been anxiously awaiting the installation of our new cam, here's an update from Barbara Walker:
Hi,
When they guys went to install the cam they were attacked by most likely Stirling and had to call off the cam installation. There may be a window later that would work for install.
The facilities crew also reported seeing 8 eggs in the nest - not sure what they have seen.
Barbara continues:-
Well, I don’t think they should disturb during incubation because it could be a violation. I would suggest waiting until after hatch and brooding and then try again so we at least catch mid-season. I just don’t think the bucket truck can work on Stirling’s schedule and since the osprey eggs have a such a narrow range of temperature that they must be kept in I think it would be better not to risk her coming up off the eggs. Not that she will do that easily… but it will be worse if she fails."
Willow, Yes, I am very lucky to have seen a Red Kite twice here at home. However we have seen them for many years when about mid-way up on the M40, in fact, we've seen them there from shortly after they were re-introduced to that area. And Hubby has seen them several times over his workplace, but until a couple weeks ago we had not seen them here.
June, What wonderful memories you have of the Carolinas. And the tale of 7H is a wonderful story. The two Ospreyholics who found her deserve a huge round of applause. The blog from the Dyfi reserve states that they are also volunteers there as well.
Keith, Thanks for the maps of Beatrice's journeys. Interesting that she began her return migration only one day out from last year. Hope she has good weather for the rest of her trip.
Kind regards, Ann
Royal Mail today honour a 200 year old bridge in the heart of Speyside spanning the River Spey just outside Cragellachie.
The Craigellachie Bridge (designed by Thomas Telford)was cast in sections in Wales and transported by sea to the Moray Firth.
From there it was taken by horse-drawn wagons to Craigellachie.
If you wish to view this yourself head out of Craigellachie to the T Junction (A941) and stop on the A941 road bridge and look left. I have stopped many a time near to this point and walked to the road bridge where you get a good picture.
View from the A941 Rothes Road (Road Bridge), You can also street walk up to the Turrets and there is a wee car park and picnic spot right here - a stop over for me for a flask of tea on my way to Loch Garten..
Now eagerly awaiting the birds arrival and an excuse to go to Loch Garten and also capture the stamp view of the bridge.
Nine other bridges were honoured some maybe near to you - LANDMARK BRIDGES
Daisy dog and I were there on Tuesday as it a nice walk from Fiddich Bridge.
Daisy has to peer through railings and watch the Spey as for me I hold her lead and look away as I hate heights...