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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07:17 NN2 was back on the nest for a minute, then flew out to our right.
JaneV said:my thoughts are that until NN2 starts delivering fish nothing is going to change here.
Poor boy hasn't got a clue how to treat a prospective mate, apart from bombarding her with mating attempts - not good enough!
Nest still empty - I think this is just a "Jesus's face on the toast" illusion:
I'm off for a while, SYAL.
Well, I hope this guy doesn't think he can take over Asha's nest - grrr. And I know I've been out of sync for a while but what happened to the nice unringed male that was bringing Asha FISH (hear that NN2 or whatever your designation is)
Settling Catlady, sigh ........ I thought they were sett;ed with the pleasant no ring male with the right eye anomaly. Then the massive internet problems arrived on my PC . Did this chap drive him off? He was bringing Asha fish. Anyway, it's Asha's nest so I hope he doesn't think he can boss the show
Think Asha just landed on nest but only on for a couple of minutes
Fingers crossed, only a back view but….
I know Cirrus, I did think things were settling, she is happy when the URM arrives now and again and mates but not happy with NN2, until he starts to bring fish into Asha and show her at least he can be capable, she is not going to give into him. Then again being a 4 year old and not having experience, if he does start fish bringing, what would he be like if they do mate and have chicks, would he provide. Time will tell but I do hope Asha settles, hopefully with URM and chases off NN2!
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
It was ringed but not sure if it was NN2 - Tried reading it and looks like AXL