We had zero chicks at Loch Garten nest this summer, so there are none to follow this winter. EJ and Odin have migrated south and with neither tagged we cannot follow them. Sadly, we have lost Breagha, the last tagged LG offspring. Once again a healthy Loch Garten chick is “lost contact, presumed dead”. Even the camera is away for the winter. Thus we have lost all contact with the Loch Garten nest. For the first time since I found EJ and the Loch Garten nest, there is NOTHING LEFT. Nothing left, that is, except HOPE for a better season in 1916.
On this note of hope I will maintain The Gabfest in a semi-retired state. Thus we will be open for any osprey news which comes through, whether it be from UK or USA or Africa. Also any bird or wildlife photos or news are always appreciated here.
Over Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve some may wish to share photos of their cakes, Christmas Trees and/or some music videos. Winter gardening, trains, anything goes here on the Gabfest that anyone wants to talk about.
So if anyone cares to come in for a wee chat, the Gabfest may be sleeping, but it is open.
Don't know how long this news clip will last, but thought you would be interested. Two moose fighting in an Anchorage, Alaska suberb.
www.local12.com/.../Video-captures-battle-between-two-moose-214997.shtml
http://www.local12.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/Video-captures-battle-between-two-moose-214997.shtml
Bente thankyou for a wonderful post about "Tag der Deutschen Einheit" Good luck with your new plans.
Cincinnati Zoo celebrates Halloween
My favorite is the polar bear going into the water for the floating pumpkin. But the most remarkable picture, I think, is the one of the spotted dog holding a pumpkin in its mouth. That pumpkin is heavy!
Good evening June and all. Your pics are lovely June! We will be going to pick our own soon theres a pick your own pumpkin farm nearby. It looks stunning a field full of bright orange pumpkins.
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Willow, enjoy selecting your pumpkin. I hope to get to Shaw Farm before they close the end of October.
June, Love the pumpkin pics and the Green Heron--what a fantastic photo!
Kind regards, Ann
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