Daily Update (LG Nest) Wednesday 25th August

Alan.  How about this one?  http://blog.cairngormswildlife.co.uk/?p=23

Kinrara Osprey, (ring- blue xe)

Lynette D said:

Looking in at Operation Osprey on Facebook, came across this photo of an osprey (black ring YF) Does anyone know who it is, is it EJ??

posted 2nd June by Graham Orchard for the RSPB Operation Osprey site.

Great pic Lynette.

BTW EJ has a white ring with EJ on it, hence her name, EJ.

Lynette D said:

Looking in at Operation Osprey on Facebook, came across this photo of an osprey (black ring YF) Does anyone know who it is, is it EJ??

posted 2nd June by Graham Orchard for the RSPB Operation Osprey site.

funnily enough.. EJ's tag is EJ.. original, i know

Unknown said:

Just had a close look at that ring and it looks like Blue XE to me? Any other thoughts?

Alan,

If it is Blue XE, the photo wasn't taken this year, because Roy Dennis posted on 21st April:

Red 8T has changed nests - he's moved a bit closer to the Rothiemurchus Fishery! To nest A10 where the older male blue/white XE has not returned yet from migration.

Good evening all and was relieved to log in and find that there have not been any sightings of the youngsters since earlier today.  I am beginning now to think that they have left and no doubt Odin has left too.  Perhaps he will be watching over them, fanciful thinking I know.  Feel a lot happier now knowing they are probably doing what they should be doing at long last.  Just a quick viist as I am keeping my eye on the levels of water we have in our drive, was flooded when OH came in from work and he had a dreadful journey home.  So much standing water and he can't understand why some people choose to drive like idiots when the weather is so bad.  Dark already here but hoping that the rain will ease before I go to bed or there will be another sleepless night.

Have a good evening each and everyone.  I am off now to watch football with OH.  Tottenham Hotspur are his team and he is shouting loudly at the moment as they have just scored a goal.  Pouring with rain in London as well.

Didn't think I'd ever say this but isn't it a treat to see an empty nest. With the news that Odin is still about (what a hero) and the youngsters missing maybe the've set out on their  great adventure (I was getting concerned they seemed to have no inclination to migrate) - good luck and favourable weather to them all.

I have had so much enjoyment watching LG this season - Thank you.

ChloeB said:

LOL at the funny verse Lindybird, that's great :)

Was your mug the Facebook LG Bloggers logo that I designed? As they print them to order and they still have my design you will be able to get more anytime.

Think that's the one, Chloe - I keep meaning to call in and get one for myself.

Have been eating our meal & then watching great prog. about the Mountain Gorillas on BBC2.

That sounds interesting, must try and watch it on catch up tv later.

I never thought I would say that I am pleased that no ospreys have been near the nest all day! I was dreading the day that the nest would be empty, but after the last few days of listening to them screeching for fish, I am delighted that the nest is empty. I really do hope that they have departed on their long journey.