So the month of the ospreys has arrived. It is hard to believe that it is here already.
The very sad news of the last month is the demise of Blue XD. No more will he be coming over to Loch Garten in the hope of getting it together with EJ or demonstrate his fishing skills at Aviemore. He has been part of our lives since he touched down at Loch Garten on Wednesday 28 March 2012.
We know that Beatrice started off on her migration on 23 February which as far as we know is her earliest start ever. Will this mean that the birds will be early?
Of course the main birds awaited at Loch Garten are EJ and Odin. EJ will be 19 years old this year and so is very mature bird. It will be her 14th season at Loch Garten. As always she will be keenly awaited.
Let us hope that things are a little bit less traumatic at Loch Garten this year.
We can expect to see Mrs Glaslyn early as usual but the big question is when Aran will turn up? We just do not know.
The very first osprey expected to arrive will be 3 (97) at Rutland. He has been arriving about 17 March in recent years.
Laddie at Loch of the Lowes is something of an early bird too, arriving on 21 March in the last two years.
So it is all beginning. Are you excited?
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Just wishing them all a safe return and no problems for Odin or Mr Rutland this year. Wonder if Lassie will also return to Lowes.
Hazel b said:Are you excited?
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Thanks Tiger for a great intro. I just love when March arrives as March to me means "ospreys":-) Yes I am excited .. we are just a couple of weeks away from hearing of the first arrival. I think it will be 03(97) again.
I too wish them all a safe journey. As well as wishing for a more peaceful season for EJ and Odin, I hope this is the case for also 03(97) and his mate. Also I am hoping for a better season at Tweed Valley and Caerlaverock. Two great experienced males so lets hope White SS's new female has matured and Yellow 80 gets a mate this year.
Thank you Tiger.
Excitement and worry, chewed nails until they all return safe.
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Nice intro Tiger.
I am with you Starling, excited, worried, dreading.! I sooooooo want them ALL to return safely.
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Thanks Tiger. It was such sad news to hear that Blue XD won't be returning this year. There are worries about returnees, joys and sorrow to look forward to, as well as, I suspect, much entertainment. My worry is EJ, but she has certainly not shown any signs of frailty despite her age. Will we learn of new nests and new pairings. All will be revealed in due course!
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