Hi folks,
Wasn't around for most of the day but found out I hadn't missed much. Just two hungry osps waiting all day for a meal which never came. Thanks to you all for your posts and pics yesterday.
It looks increasingly likely that EJ has begun her migration as she has not been seen since early on Saturday morning according to official sources.
Time is running out for us all for this year, I wonder how many more days before Odin leaves and then the juves will have to go if they are to survive and learn to fish on their way to fresh pastures new....sighhhhhhhhhh
Over to the early morning crew - keep us going. Night, Night.
http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/things-to-do/wildlife-webcams/loch-of-lowes/
RSPB Giving Nature a Home
Thanks Tiger and Cirrus. She has left 5 day's earlier than last year then. Was it Mallachie (my favourite) and Garten thas was left?
If nothing goes right, go left! :-)
Like your caption, ChloeB, ENS once again. Back later, have to do dinner.
Cirrus. I know how you are feeling. I was so heartbroken and choked with tears when Lady of the Loch left us!!
We all love these birds so much!
Both calling from the camera post.
I take comfort from the fact that as someone pointed out, Mallachie was reluctant to go last year but was still sighted by the wonderful Xalbai much later, so had managed to migrate without many problems. Of course, this year is different without any of them being able to be tracked :-(
ps - loved your caption, Chloe!
Sandra P said: Thanks Tiger and Cirrus. She has left 5 day's earlier than last year then. Was it Mallachie (my favourite) and Garten thas was left?
Yes Sandra, but if memory serves Garten took off a couple of days before Mallachie. I'm sure I have those facts in my file but now I've got to get ready for work so maybe Tiger will confirm (or otherwise) that.
Do have a good evening everyone.
Thank you Lynette and Lindybird :)
ChloeB & Tiger's Osprey Data
Garten was last seen at 8.30pm on 26th August 2009. EJ was last seen at 8am on 27th August. 2009. Thus Garten probably left at around the same time as EJ.
See http://www.osprey2005.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/LG_2009.jpg
Tiger Signature
Then Mallachie went on the 29th.
Thanks Tiger.
It looks as if Odin left on the same date as last year then.