Last season it was decided to restrict live streaming to one cam only (no PTZ) and with no IR for nightcam - this was because the pair who'd been so promising in 2021 had apparently been scared off while they were still bonding, so advice was taken from Roy Dennis on how to avoid unnecessarily alarming the birds and that was the result.
We trust that "normal service will be resumed" this season.
On the 10th of April 2022 our female from 2021, whom Mike had named Mistle, returned - and two days later her partner AX6 Axel duly arrived. Both were spotted by Ailie and CRinger, and both of those talents we have lost - the latter due to the unwelcome renaming of Mistle to Asha, which the rest of us have accepted... because we had no choice
Breeding commenced late, and Axel wasn't the best provider nor the best nest-builder we'd ever seen - nevertheless the pair went on to fledge two beautiful chicks, one of whom tragically died thru, a necropsy determined, salmonella infection.
Asha left very early and we thought Axel had gone early too - but he made surprise appearances until quite late (dates anyone?).
I'll have to do it myself then - Axel was last seen on 10 September @ 11:09, when he flew off after first a visit to the nest and campost, and then a 5-minute preen on the perch.
"Axel", Blue AX6(16) male (yes he does have strong chest markings), a single chick (possibly from 3 eggs) hatched Glen Affric, near Beauly, seen Lossiemouth 2020, then at LG in 2021
"Asha"- Female - Unringed - partnered Axel in 2021.
Chicks:
Blue 1C2 Male
Blue 1C1 Female (died)
Sometimes Asha had to be quite assertive to get Axel off the eggs - always a good sign
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IMAGICAT
Asha has been working and waiting, working and waiting... and it's breaking my heart... which I know is silly, before you say anything.
Hardly any of the tartan patterns in PhotoScapeX (freebie from Microsoft Store) are suitable for the LG colour scheme - I hope she doesn't mind this one - "Asha waiting"
Asha stood standin' - the movie
More Asha stood standin' - changing light:
Last one... for now ;)))
Not what we are hoping for but a beautiful woodpecker.
Richard B
Oh, I do wish Axel would come home, I work WTF and have been looking in after dinner, in the hope that his is on the nest. Hate this waiting and poor Mistle is busying herself and looking out and around, it tugs at the heart strings. Wish these birds did not have the grip on us like they do. Yes, I do. What else would I pass my time doing !!!! Come on my boy, get yourself home.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Oh CATLADY - ditto in spades
JaneV said:a beautiful woodpecker
I'm running on empty and have had trouble finding it on the nest - but Lady Luck shone, and here's a little surprise for you, JANE
The white head in the smaller circle was a birdie up and down that branch - I wonder if it was the GSW:
As darkness fell, Asha was on a branch to the right of the mast.
14 April
Asha flew in before proper daylight, I had to use a lightener to see her - as I type she's standing centre front looking to our left
Live snap in a heckuva rush!