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
20.35.17 And she’s gone! How nice of her to give us a good long look. Unusually long visit, ate the entire fish despite the harassing Hoodie. Interested to see what tomorrow will bring..
06.35 Sunday 4th September: Cleaners arrive too early, no one’s there yet but Sarafina can be heard in the background
06.45.13 Fish number one, tiddler trout, still flapping. Sarafina gets Louis' leg in her eagerness, gives it a good pull.
07.01.45 A Hoodie approaches Sarafina who leaves with a jump takeoff. The Hoodie’s then straight in checking for scraps. She doesn't go far as she can be heard in the distance.
Mind you, with that voice, she could be quite far away!
10.32.18 Fish number two, mackerel
11.10.44 Having eaten the whole fish, Sarafina departs
15.16.51 Fish number three, leftover trout - good to see Louis had a munch first
Edited zoomed video shows Louis and Sarafina's arrival and departure, plus Hoodies
16.19.51 Fish number four arrives, headless BT. Lots of excited squeaking and flying around before Sarafina thumps down. Thought she - or Louis - might lose a few wing feathers as they tangle and nearly go over the edge! (zoomed)
Sandra P said:Sarafina's right talons appeared to be caught in Louis' tail feathers, Geemeff? What an amazing provider he is! :)
Morning Sandra, there was entanglement, it was difficult to see what was what, or who nearly pulled the other over the edge.
I did another video, edited to include her departure at 16.47.