I think this will be an interesting season at Loch Arkaig - who is going to take residence is the big question?
For me it doesn't matter who, just as long as the nest is occupied.
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11. 05.26 Fish number two arrives and departs… and returns! Dorcha grabs it from Louis, he departs then she departs, alarm calls. She returns a minute later with the fish.
11.05.26 Fish number two arrives and departs… and returns again!
Blast from the past - this day in 2019, Mallie JJ0 took her first flight.
17.18.31 A third and final fish arrives Wednesday 20th
George and the Arkaig Ospreys starring on STV evening news last night 20 July:
Louis will need to step up deliveries if anyone other than LW5 is going to eat - she grabs both of the first two fish this morning.
04.50.58 Fish number one, headless BT
09.03.51 Fish number two, tiny minnow-sized whole BT
Louis must have realised more fish is needed as two more arrive before 1pm
10.09.42 Fish number three.
12.51.25 Fish number four
Then there's quite a bit of drama with intruder Ospreys overflying the nest and perching in the nearby tree - both Loius and Dorcha react. While this is still going on, a cheeky Hoodie pops up and perches on the nest!
Intruders near the nest: Dorcha & Louis react furiously 13.18
Opportunistic Crow invades the nest 13.54
When fish number five arrives, LW6 decides she wants it and a ferocious tug-of-trout ensues. LW6 wins, but not for long. Dorcha just sits on the perch ignoring them.
19.59 Louis is on a roll - fish number six arrives