Figured since all the other ospreys have new threads, I'd start a new thread for the nearest (visitable) nest to me, Balgavies Loch. There seemed to be a few people in the hide so I didn't go in as I had the dogs with me to read the log to see what has been happening. I know most people don't mind the dogs but if it is busy we give the hide a miss. We did the walk around the loch and saw plenty of action from the ospreys. The male chased off a heron and flew overhead before he got down to some frisky stuff with the female, so I guess that means they don't have eggs yet?
Millie & Fly the Border Collies
Oh there are loads of fowl on the Loch, lots of Golden Eye this year as well as all the other types of duck, reed buntings too, I saw a bird that I haven't managed to identify yet, will probably be some kind of warbler.
So yes LOTS to see Lowry.
EJ's Memorial Balgavies Loch Ospreys 2023
There is a slightly better picture of the sat tagged bird in Kent, but still not conclusive.
Birdie's DU Summaries 2018 https://www.imagicat.com/
@ MaryGK... Not only have I enjoyed your Balgavies videos... but you have also now got me hooked on Ludovico Einaud's Music. Just listened to an over 3 hour compilation of his music.. and felt totally moved.. fantastic. Thanks Mary
Just watched your wonderful vid again Mary with sound this time as I had some peace & quiet ... just fabulous, so relaxing & such great images! Thank you
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SheilaFE said: There is a slightly better picture of the sat tagged bird in Kent, but still not conclusive.
I have asked on their FB page if anyone had a good photograph of Blue YD's under wing pattern, so hopefully someone will find one.
Thanks Wendy and Trying - yes Ludovico's music is very relaxing and enjoyable.
Some more fabulous photos of Green BF from Balgavies Facebook Page
HERE and HERE
MaryGK said: There is a slightly better picture of the sat tagged bird in Kent, but still not conclusive.
Thanks SueC I was caught up in the excitement of it maybe being Blue YD, I forgot about any changes to under wing pattern in adulthood.
Will be nice to see some early photos of Blue YD if they post any though.
See the LATEST PHOTOS posted on Balgavies Facebook Page. A wonderful Heron shot too.