News from Other Nests - 2023

scylla said:

A big surprise herein is the "turtle maternity ward",

You do find some very interesting 'stuff' to enlighten us Scylla, thank you

The chicks at Loch Doon have been ringed
Blue 4B7 Female ...Blue 4B8 Male

Blue 4B7 and 4B8 just wont be confusing enough when seen from a distance greater than 5m. Blue 488 was a female ringed at Esthwaite in 2022.
Personally I think the use of B is not a good idea.

4B8 and 488 should not be a problem. Different legs I presume with one ringed in England and the other in Scotland. May pose a problem if and when they clash in same country of ringing though.

Yes, Black 80 has done a wonderful job , thanks for your post Alan

Sad news from Border ospreys
borderospreys.co.uk/.../

Oh, how sad, Alan. Thanks for posting :(

Called in at Threaves nature reserve today and had a good view of the 4 young Ospreys on their nest. One of them was helicoptering well, almost ready to take it's maiden flight I guess. No sign of the parents, but there were 3 Peregrines feeding on the top of the castle walls.

Unknown said:

Sad news from Border ospreys
borderospreys.co.uk/.../

Such a sad loss. I can empathise with Rosie. Fly high #3