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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It could just as easily happen with a younger male who may not have the experience necessary to provide and defend .... I take each season as it comes .... whether its robins, ospreys or lambs ...
No-one has ever said life was easy .... look back on all of the good times Odin and EJ have seen and given to us .... They didn't plan or ask what has been thrown at them ..... Neither did the LG team
Oh no - seeing her like this is heart breaking.
Well said!
Stayed away from the cam the last few days, but this is so sad seeing EJ on the nest like that.
Get over it - this is real life. Think of all the Animal's and Birds of whom we don't see into the daily lives; there is life, there is death. Wildlife accepts them, so must we.
Ospreys Rule OK, but Goldfinches come a close second!
I do feel sorry for the LG team. Having to relive this every day for the visitors. I'm so glad that I'm not in FH. I'd be a dithering, sobbing idiot. No good to record anything.
Apologies to all.
Birdie Num Num's brilliant DU summary 2017
Well said OG...
Those are the words that have eluded me all weekend..
Okay OG. I'm off. Bye.
She is still there even now. Only for those who need it:
EJ On Nest Part 2 (17.20): EJ On Nest Part 3 and last even though it continues after (11.37): https://youtu.be/ezcHd0wguu8
She got up for a moment and sat back down.© RSPB - Loch Garten and Carnyx Wild