NEWS FROM OTHER NESTS - 2011

Just a wee update to say that all is well at Osprey HQ despite another horrendous week with torrential rain, few fish & another long absence of M. I have aged 30 years this season - up to now!! I am hoping that the chicks will be ringed very soon but no word yet. XL is not fishing yet but I am sure she will any day.

Tried to upload pic but not letting mr for somr reason so here is a link.....

http://www.valgall.com/#/latest-from-osprey-hq/4553216639

Thanks for the link Val - fab photos as always.

Thanks Valmc pleased to see the good news despite all the bad weather and good pic.

Ringing photos and other osprey news from Wigtown Bay:

www.rspb.org.uk/.../default.aspx

Almost lift off at Caerlaverock:

www.wwt.org.uk/.../almost-lift-off

One question - Nest B at Rutland. When Mark went up to collect the 1 surviving chick to be ringed 33(11) was it reported whether there were any unhatched eggs within the nest. There were reports earlier in the season that the eggs may have become chilled when the nest was left unattended for a while.

Amazing news from Terrapin Cove in New Jersey. See  Great Horned Owl Takes Osprey Chick.

All part of the food chain I suppose. Not good for osprey fans though!

It seems that the owl came back for second helpings :(

I do not think I have ever seen that happen before.