All the HISTORY of Balgavies Loch Ospreys can be found at the start of the 2019 THREAD.
It is a SWT Nature Reserve near Forfar, Angus, Scotland. There is no webcam on the nest, and there is no Visitor Centre, only a small Hide with limited car parking spaces.
They have a FACEBOOK Page - LINK HERE
LINK TO BALGAVIES LOCH OSPREYS - 2020
LINK TO BALGAVIES LOCH OSPREYS - 2019
LINK TO BALGAVIES LOCH OSPREYS - 2018
LINK TO BALGAVIES LOCH OSPREYS - 2017
LINK TO BALGAVIES LOCH OSPREYS - 2016
LINK TO BALGAVIES LOCH OSPREYS - 2015
LINK TO BALGAVIES LOCH OSPREYS - 2014
The nest failed in 2020 and 2019 but the new male KR3 and Unringed female were seen at the nest last season, so lets hope they both return this season and are able to occupy the nest before the geese take residence.
A few of Darren's fab Photos from last year
Blue KR3 - Male
Unringed Female
Location of Balgavies Loch
© DARREN DAWSON
EJ's Memorial Balgavies Loch Ospreys 2023
I am sure Norman won't mind me sharing his photos here, they are such stunning photos of Blue YD would be nice to have them on this thread.
© NORMAN DAVIDSON
Kind regards, Ann
Looks like Blue YD is checking his natal nest out. Spotter thought it was resident male KR3 but correction made to post.
www.facebook.com/.../3884579244944634
Some of the guys have been at the Loch today, and Blue YD is still there.
It would be wonderful if he took over his natal nest, just want a good season this year, I just hope KR3 doesn't turn up and they fight for the nest. It would be too raw after what happened to Green BF.
https://www.facebook.com/BalgaviesLochOspreys/posts/3889390574463501?
Darren is at the Loch just now, he thinks it is Mrs.BF on the nest, calling for fish. Blue YD has attempted mating this morning again.
Darren has been at the loch since before 9 am this morning, he sent me a couple of cracking photos of Blue YD. No doubt he will post on the Facebook Page himself later.
Patily, UKOspreys site says Blue YD hatched at Balgavies in 2012; he's 9 years old this year.