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 ;)
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Chick names: Here's George's post about the naming shortlist and the link to vote - closes 8pm tomorrow (Sunday) I've included the bit about disrespectful posts being deleted, we've had a serious troll attack over the last couple of days, really unpleasant, he was deleted and came back under another name, hope he's finally gone now. So when I was locked out of here, wondered if this forum was doing a bit of housekeeping too, had to input my details several times before they 'took' this morning.
George Woodland Trust Moderator
Welcome to Loch Arkaig Pine Forest Osprey Cam!
This weekend we are voting to name our three chicks.
Just click through here and make your choice.
Voting closes on Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. We will be announcing the winning names on Monday morning.
"Doddie" is to honour Scottish rugby legend and charity campaigner Doddie Weir.
"Vera" is to honour Dame Vera Lynn
"Captain" is to honour Captain Tom Moore, WWII veteran and fundraiser.
Ally Bally Bee comes from the words of a Scottish lullaby - Coulter's Candy.
These comments are largely to keep tabs on what has been happening on the camera.
Please ask questions. The community has a lot of knowledge and we are all here to share.
Please be respectful. Disrespectful posts will be deleted. If you see a disrespectful post don't respond to it. It will be deleted.
Two more fish today:
Fish number two headless trout 07.15.28
Fish number three, headless trout 10.48.21
Fish number four, lively flapper trout 13.58.53
Brilliant Geemeff glad you are keeping note of the fish deliveries
Aila is going to need safety glasses soon as she just dodges a poke in the eye
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MaryGK said:
https://youtu.be/Rd51PbGlFU0
Hi Mary, I saw that, poor Aila, she had several nips yesterday, and now this! Think she must be getting fed up and wondering when they'll fledge so she can have more me-time. Was it you who did the photo with the headphones? Aila would look good in those safety googles as you suggest!
She also had a comedy moment on the perch yesterday, I clipped it in slo-mo:
Richard B
Oh Richard, that is hilarious! lol
Unknown said:
Richard, that's fantastic! Thanks for a good laugh..