I'm starting this thread in case it's not possible for MARY to do it due to the first-of-the-month freeze-up.
Aila, Louis and their 3 chicks are flourishing, with Louis proving a great provider to the biggest family he's had so far.
I might add some snaps 'n things if I last a bit longer, but let's get the thread on the road first ;)
IMAGICAT
MaryGK said:JJ6 just fledged at 06.13 yeah..... a wonderful fledge it was too
Well captured Mary. I love to watch the faces of the other 2 as he disappears
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Unknown said:Lovely to see these three, especially given the report of the poor breeding season on the Poole Harbour thread which means the translocation won't be happening this year.
Korky, yes, makes us very lucky to have three eggs hatch and raised successfully to where one's fledged and the other two will do so shortly. Very bad news for the rest of the area though.
"It quickly became clear, however, that this has been one of the worst seasons for ospreys in Roy’s part of Scotland for nearly 50 years. A large proportion of nests, including some of which have been established since the 1960’s, appear to have either lost breeding individuals or failed to successfully raise any chicks."
Here's the link to the article:
www.birdsofpooleharbour.co.uk/.../
11.39, JJ6 has returned. A textbook landing to go with his excellent take off. Ian
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patily said:Thanks IAN That's a relief that he's back safely That was a long first fly around They'll be no stopping him now
He's been shouting a bit, probaby fancies a late breakfast or early lunch Ian
Ian S said:
patily said:
Thanks IAN That's a relief that he's back safely That was a long first fly around They'll be no stopping him now
Must be hungry after all that work! Nice smooth landing
Geemeff said:he's back safely
Classy landing!!