Just noticed it is Monday. It is my honor to start the new thread. Though I have not had much to contribute this season, I am nevertheless moved by the circumstances and events in the last week, not the least of which is the return of our dear ODIN.
Yesterday began with most of us resigning ourselves to OC (Orange Chest) being the new dominant male of the nest, especially after he kicked 2 eggs out of the nest, and destroyed the third in the nest cup. However, though EJ eventually accepted fish from him, she nevertheless refused to mate with him, shrugging him off time after time. Today OC brought a good sized brown trout to the nest, but promptly took off, after which a brief view of the chasing "intruder" was seen on the nest. This chasing "intruder" looked like ODIN, first mentioned by scylla, and commented upon similarly by other posters such as Moffer and Lindybird among others. Here is scylla's video of the fish and its disappearance followed by an osprey looking very much like Odin.
He did not return until late at night, caught by this video by BirdieNumNum, to our delight. We dearly hope to see him return victorious in the daylight.
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EJ's chirps are coming across weedily, I expect the sound is on the blink again.
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EJ is chatting. I think Odin is around. She's watching the cam tree direction.
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Oldshoremore said: Back for 2 mins. So OC is definitely still around, then. Not good news for Odin. RE Cirrus' comment about missing Richard:- Jen this year has been really good about providing info very quickly - I get the impression she has a similar outlook to most of us on here, and is possibly willing to appear more emotionally involved with the birds than Richard did. I always felt that Richard, who obviously had a deep and abiding love for, and expert knowledge of all birds, was able to remain calm and dispassionate in the face of any crisis, perhaps because of his long experience of all the ups and downs that can occur -(what was it he used to say on the blog, when the forum was going into meltdown - was it "Chill, people"? We always got the info in the end, in a calm and measured manner, but possibly not as promptly as some of us would have liked. So - two different approaches, both equally valid.
Back for 2 mins. So OC is definitely still around, then. Not good news for Odin.
RE Cirrus' comment about missing Richard:-
Jen this year has been really good about providing info very quickly - I get the impression she has a similar outlook to most of us on here, and is possibly willing to appear more emotionally involved with the birds than Richard did.
I always felt that Richard, who obviously had a deep and abiding love for, and expert knowledge of all birds, was able to remain calm and dispassionate in the face of any crisis, perhaps because of his long experience of all the ups and downs that can occur -(what was it he used to say on the blog, when the forum was going into meltdown - was it "Chill, people"? We always got the info in the end, in a calm and measured manner, but possibly not as promptly as some of us would have liked.
So - two different approaches, both equally valid.
I believe a career in the Diplomatic Service awaits you....either that or you've just retired from it!. LOL
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scylla said: A Man Who Didn't Like MeSubtly put! Was it a reincarnation of a notorious troll? [/quote] Unfortunately not - it was a well-established, knowledgeable, respected, distinguished member whose name escapes me ;-) [/quote]Scylla, I've PM'd you. Our herring gulls are red listed birds. Think about that the next time you hear some flaming idiot calling for a cull of them.
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Unfortunately not - it was a well-established, knowledgeable, respected, distinguished member whose name escapes me ;-)
[/quote]Scylla, I've PM'd you.
Our herring gulls are red listed birds. Think about that the next time you hear some flaming idiot calling for a cull of them.
Good morning everyone. Thanks to CC for the latest DU thread and to everyone for their screen grabs videos and observations.
I must say that the DU community is now working as well as it has ever done and additions like Oldshoremore have helped a lot. Great to have Cringer back too.
Not sure why BNN think they have not contributed a lot. Over the years your contribution has been huge but then so has that given by so many.
Really nice to know that the DU thread is vibrant and that has been helped by a board that now works.
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Hi, Tiger. Nice to see you!
Mike B said:I believe a career in the Diplomatic Service awaits you....either that or you've just retired from it!. LOL
Ah, that is so so sad! surely with her experience she should be aware...... anyone tell me exactly how( I'm getting on a bit these days) to find the video of the fish delivery people are talking about?/ I actually spent 2 solid hours looking around here yesterday after the news of Odin's return. We must be a bunch of softies!!!
"that has been helped by a board that now works."
I agree there Tiger. If ever it was to be tested it was yesterday shortly after 5pm. I think a comment was made about it in the flurry of posts. Long may it continue. If only we could get a camera stream.......
Unknown said: With all due respect to Richard you should understand that his role was not just to greet visitors in the VC. He had the whole of Abernethy to monitor.
With all due respect to Richard you should understand that his role was not just to greet visitors in the VC. He had the whole of Abernethy to monitor.
Yes indeed, of course LMAC . I'm sorry he's left the RSPB and wish him great success in his endeavours