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.
Hello Sheila
It will be good to see 5F active on the Glaslyn again. I think for a while she will be a bit like Blue 24 hanging around and awaiting her opportunity. It would be great to see two more nests in Wales featuring Blue 24 and 5F.
I was wondering who F93 was as I am not so up on overseas birds although I am sure I have read about her many times - however great to know they all do well and spotted regularly by Chris.
ODIN is back home and re-united after flying off.
ODIN BACK HOME
Keith, You had me going there for a moment! I thought you were referring to the Osprey!
Kind regards, Ann
Keith!!
You did that on purpose! I almost had a heart attack thinking how abnormal for Odin to show up in the middle of winter. Then I realized it must be a video from last spring. But it isn't OUR Odin at all, nor even an osprey.
It is good to see this owner reunited with HIS pet bald eagle. But that isn't what I mean when I say OUR Odin. Our Odin is wild and free, not anyone's pet at all.
I'm looking forward to his return but next spring in his own good time, not now.
Hello, Ann
You came in while I was typing.
Hi June, And I logged off to have our evening meal, so did not see your note until now--nearly bedtime! What's the weather like there where you are? We have only had winds and a bit of rain down here in balmy Surrey--feel so sorry for those affected by the heavy rains and flooding up north.
Good evening all. Really good news that 5F has been seen at Tanji Marsh! Where can the photos of her be seen is it a Facebook page? Will be interesting to see what she does next year (2016) Also Blue 24 who I really feel sorry for. Always the brides maid but never the Bride! I think her time will come :) Only 3 months to go until the return of our ospreys
Hello Willow.
Ann, it is COLD - 40F, calm with mostly grey skies. Typical southern Ohio weather for this time of year.
Now I ask you, does thi look like a fish nursery?
I'm sorry people are having these difficulties.
Hello all. Seems like you are having similar weather to us June! I do feel so sorry for those in Scotland and Cumbria who are floodedout of their homes and just before Christmas