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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Good morning Scylla, I think NN2s instruction manual is missing the get a fish page. I can’t think he has supplied a fish off camera because Asha would be a bit more settled with him. I understand he is a 4 year old so maybe hasn’t had a successful nest yet.
JaneV said:Good morning Scylla, I think NN2s instruction manual is missing the get a fish page. I can’t think he has supplied a fish off camera because Asha would be a bit more settled with him. I understand he is a 4 year old so maybe hasn’t had a successful nest yet.
Good morning, Jane - I'm thinking exactly the same.
Poor Asha is confused, I wonder if she knows who she's batting away and I wonder who the other male (I presume) is. This is just up to a point, I think that NN2 has been on 'n off more but don't know about the intruder as I can't do vids and pay attention to live!
I have to leave the room for a while but will catch up later - all reports gratefully received ;)))
Morning all, as yesterday I have to go to work, should have left by now! Things really seem to be settling here, they are much more biddable together. He has to get fishing now and thatwill really please Asha. A young, new male to all this, so I suppose he has to learn as well. Poor Asha must be so confused, with all these males. ,okay, happy watching and I hope the new fellow has provided by tome I look in after dinner. The story continues......
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Lynn L said:Things really seem to be settling here, they are much more biddable together.
That's what I was thinking/hoping, CATLADY, but it's not been going well - as I type NN2 is still waiting on the net for service of some kind! Maybe Asha has gone fishing for herself?
Nap time here, SYAL.
I don’t know maybe Asha is having a dalliance with URM off camera and is hoping NN2 will get the message and leave. If not then she needs to be much more vocal with this one because he hasn’t got the message that fish is required.
(All seized up again.)
Just for the record - NN2's morning ins 'n outs:
Asha's return, mystery male with hay and mating attempt - she did raise her tail but no contact made.
I cannot see a ring on either leg.
These are the snaps included in the vid:
I had to re-upload this because Asha suddenly upped and flew, so had to add that on so it's complete.
The VC's direct line does not suffer from fragmentation and blotching like our stream does, maybe they will let us know the "truth"
EDIT
Couple more leg shots: