Really sad news about Beatrice. I was concerned about her.
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I came here to express my sadness at the loss of Beatrice and have only just discovered that Blue XD has been lost too. Such bad news...
When I put my guess forward for EJ's return date, I was wondering if she would go look for Blue XD if she was early and Odin late.
So sad to lose what feel like old friends but much hope for success for the new generations of ospreys.
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Mike, Thanks for e-mailing Roy with condolences from all of us. I was hoping someone would do that.
Kind regards, Ann
Ladies and Gentleman I have received the following reply from Roy. It is important to note that her legacy lives on as had been suggested.
"Hi Mike. Thanks for that. It's sad she died but there will be a good number of her young breeding in Scotland. Best wishes. Roy"
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Thank you so much, Mike.
My pleasure.
I have replied indicating that the number of members expressing their sorrow increases by the hour both here and on Facebook.
Thanks Mike for updating us with Roy's reply.
What is so frustrating about the loss of Beatrice, is that despite all her experience it wasn't enough to deal with the cruel hand of fate, she was in the wrong place at the wrong time, and shows how big a part the weather plays in migration. I hope that all the other birds that we know and care about arrive back safely, I think this highlights what they are up against and that each and every one of them who returns should be cherished for each and every season.
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Have just read this heart breaking news Poor Beatrice; after all her wonderful years to die so tragically and cruelly. RIP dear lady.
Not a good start to the season. Lets hope that is the last of devastating news.
Thank you Mike for contacting poor RD
It's so sad to lose Beatrice, so soon after Blue XD. Rest in Peace, Beatrice. Great Ospreys are never forgotten.
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Mary GK I could not sum up any better my feelings on the loss of Beatrice and, as you say, the dangers they face. I just dread to think of her misery and how I wish she had gone back further South.
Such sad news of Beatrices passing. Indeed a sad start to the season with the loss of Blue XD as well. It just shows (horribly) how precarious their lives are and each return of every osprey and any other migrating bird that returns should be celbrated as Mary has said and none can be taken for granted. I cant bear the thought that she died of starvation too much to bear but a cruel reality :( RIP Beatrice