Link to August 2022
With last year’s male LJ2 arriving on the 6th of April and partner LM6 the 10th of April, I thought I would start a thread now for the new season in case they return earlier after a successful breeding season last year. The nest and surrounding area has recently been prepared by Welsh Water for our pair’s arrival.
Background to the nest:-
Many thanks to AG who wrote this preface to the Llyn Brenig thread for us below. (I’ve just edited extra information)
Llyn Brenig is a reservoir on the border between Denbighshire and County Conwy in North Wales. It is managed by Welsh Water; the osprey project is a partnership between them and North Wales Wildlife Trust.
One pair of ospreys (Blue HR7 (M) 2014 Lake Menteith, Scotland and Blue 24 (F) 2010 nr Rutland) raised a single chick here each year from 2018-2020, Z9 (F) Luned, KA5 (M) Roli and KC5 (F) respectively. Sadly, KC5 died after fledging, colliding with a wind turbine.
Neither of this breeding pair returned in 2021, when the nest was taken over by 2 Scottish birds, LJ2 (male) and LM6 (female), both 2018 chicks. The nest was vandalised the night after LM6 had laid her first egg; while the two could not continue to breed they did stay close to the site until normal migration time.
A new nest was erected in 2022 with additional security and a streaming camera in place. A new hide was also built.
LJ2 and LM6 returned and successfully fledged 2 chicks, X6 Olwen (F) and KA9 Gelert (M)
LM6 lost her blue darvic ring on the nest. It was recently recovered by Welsh Water and kept for display in the exhibition later this year.
Links to
North Wales Wildlife Trust Page https://www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/days-out/ospreys-llyn-brenig
Welsh Water Page https://llynbrenig.com/llyn-brenig-osprey/
Osprey Project Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/brenigospreyproject
Friends of Llyn Brenig Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FriendsofLlynBrenigBlue24
Llyn Brenig YouTube Channel for Live Stream https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_OrcBilBcFmDQ
All captures and videos ©️ NWWT, Welsh Water, Brenig Osprey Project
20.20 Both birds on the nest. LM6 is asking for fish, first I’ve heard today. I’m wondering if she had an early fish and I missed it? LJ2 usually brings one in the evening.
LM6 stays on the nest after night cam comes on for the first time this season. 20.20
20.35 and she’s now on the perch.
Tuesday 11th April
Good morning, a lovely dry morning here.
Both birds first on the nest at 05.26 and have been away and back since. LM6 asking for fish.
LM6 currently on the nest just now 06.27.
LM6 didn’t have long to wait on her fish delivery this morning.
07.10 LJ2 flies in with a good sized headless fish.
LM6 was quickly over at his feet to collect it.
She had a wee nibble then flew off to the right of the nest with her breakfast.
10.46 LJ2 flies up after an attempted mating
He collides with the camera
Hope it’s just his ego that’s bruised!
The weather turned as the day went on. Mid afternoon.
The birds have been back and forward. LM6 was fish calling
LJ2 flew in, LM6 tilted her head to see what he’d brought……………. Meh, just a stick! LM6 remained on the nest for a good couple of hours, the weather is torrid.
The feed for me is intermittent.
18.40 LJ2 lands with another stick. His tail on top of LM6’s head.
2013 photos & vids here
eff37 on Flickr
LM6 braved the elements until about 19.50 then retired for the night.
Hope the weather’s better tomorrow.
WendyBartter said:The likes are for your perseverance Glider, not the grim weather conditions!
Haha, thanks Wendy! Yeah it’s pretty bad sometimes just trying to make out what’s happening with a lot of watery blobs on the screen!
Wednesday 12th April
Good morning, very cold looking today again.
Yes Karen, hopefully it won’t be long until this dreadful weather passes.
06.36 LM6 asking for breakfast just now.