DAILY UPDATE ~ Loch Garten nest ~ Monday, 22 May 2017

CC 22/05/2017 06:59

Odin not seen since 18 May 2017 early afternoon --- 3 days. We have one chick left, no fish deliveries, and an unringed male hanging about the nest. I am personally moved by the greatest forum participants I have ever seen. Many opinions expressed with no personal rancor in the disagreements. I believe all are opening their hearts and minds in a fervent unified wish for the best for EJ. As one forum poster said, "If only EJ knew how many are thinking of her." I am back in town and stricken to see all the news, yet so very honored to be in the company of such courageous nature watchers. Thank you all.

At this moment EJ is sleeping on a mercifully quiet nest with a light wind but no precipitation. May she have peaceful dreams that come true for her.© RSPB - Loch Garten and Carnyx Wild

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THOMO 23/05/2017 00:30 in reply to Starling

Starling said:

Two well known webcams have been closed already and sooner or later more will follow.

Anyone choosing to criticise the RSPB in this most difficult of situations should consider what might happen if they pulled the plug.

My question would by who would put up a wildlife webcam and not expect criticism when things go wrong, or close them down! if they don't like what is being said?

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Yes if webcams where pulled, where would that end.

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Ian.
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Stuart B 23/05/2017 00:35 in reply to THOMO

Naw, it's both.

And I don't live in a bubble where I expect everything to be sweetness and light. But this is about intervention really and having drawn people into a reality show by installing the webcam, i believe that in these particular circumstances, it was wrong not to try to feed the chicks.

I won't be replying again, will take the advice to switch off for good and finish by saying that I fully respect your viewpoint.

Oldshoremore 23/05/2017 00:41 in reply to scylla

Thanks Scylla - I will probably remain in the woodwork for most of the time, but rest assured, I ALWAYS enjoy reading yours, and everybody else's contributions. Regards, OSM (not sure whether the previous sentence is entirely grammatical, but never mind....)

Clare 23/05/2017 00:52 in reply to Starling

Starling said:
My question would by who would put up a wildlife webcam and not expect criticism when things go wrong, or close them down! if they don't like what is being said?

Mine would be who would watch a webcam and always expect everything to be as we would wish it? It has been heartbreaking to follow the events of the last week, but imagine it if we had never ever watched anything here because the live stream was permanently closed.

EJ, you remain my Number One osprey. You are amazing, strong, determined and Beautiful.

Our herring gulls are red listed birds. Think about that the next time you hear some flaming idiot calling for a cull of them.

Clare 23/05/2017 00:54 in reply to THOMO

Unknown said:

What is stopping me is that I am human. It's like telling me to stop biting my nails or eating chocolate.

And my point is that if the RSPB want to turn this into armchair entertainment and make money from it at LG by installing lots of elaborate equipment AND maintaining a certain infrastructure for the Ospreys, then it is they that are edging away from nature and they should have some thought for the emotions of those that tune in.

So have some thought for the audience of the show they are putting on, or don't put it on.

It's not entertainment at all, its educational. You've got to except the joy and sadness whatever it brings. And I'm afraid it's like this in nature. You've got to except it's not all perfect in nature or in life.

[/quote]Thomo, spot on. You have made some excellent comments today.

Our herring gulls are red listed birds. Think about that the next time you hear some flaming idiot calling for a cull of them.