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.
LINK TO 2021 THREAD
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EJ's Memorial Balgavies Loch Ospreys 2023
22.00 Very colourful! I wanted to take a screenshot but couldn’t decide what time was best so did a video instead, in double time.
Sunset screenshots
Ending the day with a lovely shot of the three females on the nest.
00.09 Midnight callisthenics - extended flapping by the chicks while Dorcha, who'd just returned to the nest, watches from the perch
Louis brings two early fish within 20 minutes
Fish number one, medium whole BT 04.25.53
Fish number two, small whole BT 04.45.22
Louis chases a Hooded Crow away, watched intently by the chicks 13.17 (zoomed)
Fish number three, headless BT 16.22.08
19.13 Nearly but not quite! LW5 preparing for lift-off - will she fledge tomorrow? She'll be 53 days old tomorrow..
Louis brings a fourth fish at 20.51.03. Is this the final one today? He has turned up as late as 23.30 with a fish!