I know before I begin that this is not going to be a popular thread but then all the more reason why we should have it.
As it looks now Orange Chested male may well be the new male in residence at Loch Garten. Of course he may not either.
However just in case he is I am starting this thread to record his reign right from the start.
This morning he has disposed of the remains of what was the 2015 clutch of eggs.
Now in doing so he was just exhibiting normal osprey behaviour. Male ospreys do not like raising chicks that belong to another male.
If he had been smarter and took a strategic view then he might have accepted the eggs and helped raise three chicks. However if he did he would not be an osprey. Have you ever tried to tell your cat not to kill birds? Well in my experience, admittedly from long ago, the cats did not want to know.
So let us use this thread to record the history of this new male, just as we have done with other ospreys including Odin.
I am not yet 100% convinced that Odin is dead. Who knows he may well reappear.
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I think Orange Chest looks like an offspring of Blue XD. He has the "Barney Fife" look and mannerisms of Blue XD.
(For those who don't know, Barney Fife was an iconic character in The Andy Griffith Show, a beloved American comedy from the 1960s. In my mind, I always called Blue XD Barney. :-)
Thanks Mike, I was aware of the necklace but this is like a big stain I agree, not very attractive. Some lovely photos from Karen but cant find them again!!!
Thankyou so much!! I just love this forum!!
Unknown said: yes, so I get my first check in about 7 am your time!! where are you Clare?
yes, so I get my first check in about 7 am your time!! where are you Clare?
Our herring gulls are red listed birds. Think about that the next time you hear some flaming idiot calling for a cull of them.
I neglected to say: Hi, Vivienne. Welcome!
Thanks Diane, I've been away from the Osprey blog for a year or so, full internet connection is so necessary!!
As Mike said, Vivienne, scroll to the foot of the page and click on 2 (the previous page) and you will find Karen's photos there.
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Thanks Mike and SheilaFE, simple when you know, it was so teasing to keep having split second views !! lol!!1
I wonder if we shouldn't just call him Splodge. Or does that sound too cute?
Oh I guess that is bad news for the orange chested male.