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.
I came across this link and thought June might find it fun to follow the various locations. I have been to a few of the places referred to, and stayed at Mar Lodge. It begins with Loch Lomond which of course is the Loch that Keith mentioned.
Birdie's DU Summaries 2018 https://www.imagicat.com/
Limpy and Wendy, Yes, agreed, and thanks, Limpy, for the poem and poppy.
June, My calendars (ours and 2 for gifts) arrived Saturday morning but we were on our way out so I could not have a good look until late last night. The parcel had broken (paper envelope torn) and it had been encased in plastic by the post office. But the contents were completely undamaged so no harm done and they are gorgeous. Also very nice to have important events noted inside and Dyfi's Ospreys' histories shown in a table on the back page.
Sheila, Interesting link--thanks.
Kind regards, Ann
SheilaFe, your link presents an interesting concept and of course I tried it. I started with Glenfinnan, which I have streetwalked before. I will explore others as time allows. Thanks for sharing it.
More photos by Fred Shaw.