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
JJ6 just fledged at 06.13 yeah..... a wonderful fledge it was too
https://youtu.be/oMTKxCKES20
EDIT - No idea why you tube has decided to play up and not show the preview.... grrr. Just want to see him back safely now
EJ's Memorial Balgavies Loch Ospreys 2023
Ian I couldn’t quite believe my eyes as I thought it was JJ8 at first, then when I took a screen shot and expanded it I then seen it was JJ6 should have known better as he was the one I said would fledge first all along
07.21, nice fish from Louis. As yet JJ6 has not come back for any, he must be off exploring his new world. Ian
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For the pedants (me) and cricket statisticians (Geemeff) it looks like fledge was 06.13.29. Ian
Ian S said:For the pedants (me) and cricket statisticians (Geemeff) it looks like fledge was 06.13.29. Ian
Actually I think I fit both categories, Ian! Yes, 06.13.29 was the exact moment he leapt up into the air, and instead of coming back down, just beat those wings and took off towards Stick Tree, then wheeled round to the right. A magical moment, spoiled only by me spilling my tea in excitement! But avoided getting it on my laptop so saved it and the live video I was doing, which is pretty much the same as Mary's so I won't post it here, it's up on twitter and getting retweets.
09.19, headless fish. JJ7 & 8 better tuck in while they can as JJ6 will be hungry when he returns. Ian
EDIT - I don't think any of Aila, 7 or 8 have taken any fish yet (09.28).