As CLARACH 2R(13) from the DYFI Osprey Project has settled on the FCS Aberfoyle's main nest for the last week or so, it is probably best that there be a dedicated thread for Aberfoyle.
ABERFOYLE WEBCAM LINK - It operates between the hours of 09.30 am to 5.30 pm.
THE LODGE AT FOREST VISITOR CENTRE - Facebook Page where you will find current information and also historic info on the project.
Some history of Clarach's return to Wales - CLICK ON THE PHOTO TO TAKE YOU TO the excellent blog about her return.
Lets hope Clarach settles here, lays eggs and generally has a successful season.
KEY POINTS
The Lodge announce that Clarach has arrived on the nest at Aberfoyle - 20 APRIL 2017
Report from the Lodge - 9 APRIL 2017
Clarach tidies up the nest - 21 APRIL 2017
The Lodge comment on the Live Streaming - 28 APRIL 2017
Clarach sits on the Cam Post - 28 APRIL 2017
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The male has returned. I must say he looks very proud! Clarach rises, goes to the back of the nest and flies off. It does look like she has something in her talons? I wonder if it is the fish tail from earlier that perhaps she didn't eat on the nest?
the male settles down to incubate
(c) Aberfoyle
hopefully Clarach will take a decent break this time
Super news for this nest, thanks for the updates.
Clarach returns. Stands for a couple of seconds
the male then rises and immediately flies off
Clarach settles down to incubate in the lovely evening sunshine
Well done, Karen, for capturing the second egg. Dyfi has posted on FB
7 May 2017
Dyfi Osprey Project
2 hrs ·
CLARACH HAS LAID EGG NO 2!!
When a female osprey receives several reproductive cues at once, especially for her first ever breeding year, she may lay an egg. A kind of hormone egg that may or may not be fertilised.
When a female lays a second egg around 70 hours after the first, it means that these reproductive cues are strong, repetitive and consistent. In other words, a male is catching fish for her, defending the nest, bringing in nesting material and, of course, mating.
This egg is at the early end of the time window it takes a female to produce an egg - it means that she would have started to produce it immediately after laying the first.
These are good signs that she is in full breeding mode and is not just plopping out eggs like a Bingo machine.
All of us at DOP are utterly delighted, we're sure you are too :-)
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SheilaFE said: Well done, Karen, for capturing the second egg. Dyfi has posted on FB 7 May 2017 Dyfi Osprey Project 2 hrs · CLARACH HAS LAID EGG NO 2!! When a female osprey receives several reproductive cues at once, especially for her first ever breeding year, she may lay an egg. A kind of hormone egg that may or may not be fertilised. When a female lays a second egg around 70 hours after the first, it means that these reproductive cues are strong, repetitive and consistent. In other words, a male is catching fish for her, defending the nest, bringing in nesting material and, of course, mating. This egg is at the early end of the time window it takes a female to produce an egg - it means that she would have started to produce it immediately after laying the first. These are good signs that she is in full breeding mode and is not just plopping out eggs like a Bingo machine. All of us at DOP are utterly delighted, we're sure you are too :-)
Thanks Sheila :-)
I always feel it is a privilege being able to watch these birds and a bonus if fortunate enough to witness an egg being laid or hatching - wonderful.
And thank you for posting Dyfi's post which is very encouraging.
I am really routing for Clarach and her mate.
Anyone doing stats for this nest?
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UPDATE FROM THE LODGE - with some nice captures of the two eggs and Clarach with her Beau!
Thanks for posting the link from DYFI Sheila
It is looking good for them, hope it all works out well and we see the first grand-chicks for Monty and Glesni.
Good to see an update from the Lodge on the second egg. I couldn't find it so thanks for the link Mary
Does anyone know if the male has any distinguishing marks to easily ID him?
I am also wondering if Aberfoyle will give him a name? I hope so and a nice, strong Scottish one :-)
Cam up and it is Clarach who is incubating in what looks to be a nice day
(c) Aberfoyle Ospreys
It doesn't appear as if anything more has been added to the nest overnight.
While we suspect the male is not far away, it would be nice to see a little more of him. And while everything is moving along nicely, it would be good to see some mating here as I have not seen any in two days.
Intruder ... Clarach defending the nest
Clarach remains alert
Clarach then checks and settles on her eggs