The Osprey Chat Thread for September 2011

I wonder if global warming will mean that birds don't have to venture so far south to sustain themselves over our winter?  Maybe Tore is just precocious? ;-D  But I'm dying to see her cross the channel safely.

MOFFER, thanks for all those links!

Those Florida osprey pics appear to be copyrighted, but only to prevent commercial use by the look of it.  Beautiful, but I think the Perth family are more "real" to me, maybe because they've been strung out over many months and are narrated.  Both lots of pictures are to die for and I am so sad (any excuse, me!) that dearest EJ and Odin and chicks cannot be so honoured, as they deserve.

I've not noted down all the people I should greet and thank, so please all know that you are thanked and valued :-*

Unknown said:

Interesting thought Tiger.  In my search to try and  find out I came across a  2004 discussion which you took part in, on the subject.

Now where was that? DPOF?

As above Tiger. Birdforum

Rachel R said:

An amazing series of photos from a nest in Florida - 'nestoration' to fledging in 30 brilliant photos. Apologies if this link has already been posted. 

Rachel thank you so much for posting this link. They are the best osprey pics I have ever seen! Absolutely gobsmacking aren't they?

Thanks Tiger and Brenda H... I shall study these shortly....

Sue C   created a really excellent thread on translocations.

 

www.birdforum.net/.../t-19825.html

Tiger, this one

Unknown said:

www.birdforum.net/.../t-19825.html

Tiger, this one

It must have been very early  in my time on BirdForum as if memory serves me right I registered on 21st July 2004.

 

Apologies to Sue. I had forgotten about her excellent thread. Thanks Tiger.

Hazel b said:

....as if memory serves me right I registered on 21st July 2004.

 

It usually does Tiger :))