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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EJ's Memorial Balgavies Loch Ospreys 2023
11.26.05 Fish number three, whole BT, arrives and departs - Dorcha snaffles it and flies away 11.26.34
11.27.01 Someone flying right to left from under the logo, circles round, flies back left to right around the nearest line of trees
11.33.56 Osprey flies on the right, upwards, around, and past the nest right to left
11.34.10 Dorcha reappears with now headless fish, Willow grabs it, Dorcha flies up to the perch
Liz B tells us there's been a Golden Eagle flying around the nest area, chased by Dorcha and mobbed by a buzzard too. So that might be why Willow is holding off on fledging.
13.09.01 and 13.09.21 She does a really high off-the-screen helicopter. Nearly, nearly!
off screen helicopter!
FLEDGE !!!!!!! 15.43.59 off and away! off to see the world, well done Willow LW5
Willow's fledging and return 15.43.59
Sarafina reacting to seeing Willow perched at the side of the nest 16.53.29
Here's Willow's wonderfully neat return to the nest from her lower perch 17.26
Both sisters cuddled up waiting for dad to bring the next fish - it's been a busy day!
Willow usurps her mum’s favourite perch 20.03
Willow’s second flight 20.30
https://youtu.be/8-Wb41wJuH8
Louis delivers fish number five, headless BT 21.25.15