Can I be so bold as to start this new thread for the most iconic Osprey nest in the world?
Hopefully if the season progresses the way all of us would like it can be changed to a monthly, weekly then daily threads!
Question: are we having a sweepstake for the first confirmed sighting of a bird on the nest this year? If so I will get my prediction in now - 21st March 7.53 am Osprey without a fish.
We can only hope that we shall be able to witness it ourselves via a camera rather than having to read a report.
Some people think Ospreys are a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.
Lynn L said:Been out all day, only back and having a quick catch up and wondered just what all the fuss has been about!!!! Well...............are you all ready...............seated comfortably..............here it is................Drum roll please....... I can can confirm that we have our winner, our very own dearest CC, a nest landing at 11.48am, only 12 minutes earlier from her guess @ 12.00 NOON (CC I had changed this from what I originally wrote as 12pm, even confirmed it to you as well, and it still shows 12am, Grrrrr), never mind you are now the recipient of those lovely mugs, with a picture of our beloved and special Osprey EJ, so very kindly donated by our very own CRinger, something for you to treasure forever. Well done and thanks everyone for joining in with this bit of fun and excitement.
Been out all day, only back and having a quick catch up and wondered just what all the fuss has been about!!!! Well...............are you all ready...............seated comfortably..............here it is................Drum roll please....... I can can confirm that we have our winner, our very own dearest CC, a nest landing at 11.48am, only 12 minutes earlier from her guess @ 12.00 NOON (CC I had changed this from what I originally wrote as 12pm, even confirmed it to you as well, and it still shows 12am, Grrrrr), never mind you are now the recipient of those lovely mugs, with a picture of our beloved and special Osprey EJ, so very kindly donated by our very own CRinger, something for you to treasure forever. Well done and thanks everyone for joining in with this bit of fun and excitement.
In an attempt to avoid a possible 'steward's enquiry'; into the result - I thinlk I should point out that CCs guess was for ,MONDAY, not today,TUESDAY - BUT by my calculation CC is still the closest. All agreed?
CRinger said:
OMG, I' ve now GOT THE DAY WRONG.
Last night I knew perfectly well that there were no gusse's for today, as I had nowt to post until tomorrow, just got carried away in the excitement!!
No need for any enquiry CRinger yes, CC is the winner.
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The quantity of mugs I order will depend on the capacity - ie, fluid ounces or litres. Failing that info being easily forthcoming, height and diameter would suffice.
I do hope I'm not looking an almost gift-horse in the mouth.
Much appreciated, CRINGER
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