As we near the end of the year and the nights start to draw out again (thanks for pointing that out, Tiger) thoughts will inevitably start to turn to the coming season at LG. It is likely that we have less than 100 days to wait now. After such a successful year in 2009 what will 2010 hold for the most famous nest site in the UK?Will EJ, after an uncharacteristically late departure, return early enough to claim the nest? Will the magnificent Odin make it back to partner EJ and to entertain us all again this year?Post here to let us know what you hope and/or think will happen in the coming season (don’t forget we are viewing a fixed camera watching a single nest so we get to follow whoever successfully claims it). Who will return, and when? Will there be a struggle for the nest? etc, etc. Predictions please!
Ok I will take a punt. I think EJ will lay four eggs this year!
68 days now.
See http://people.rit.edu/cwcnvs/share/birds/
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"Ok, Here;s a prediction , Two males and a female this year?" (from Soosin)
Heart in mouth and with a very deep breath I'll predict : Three more girls with Odin as 'dad'.
Unknown said: "Ok, Here;s a prediction , Two males and a female this year?" (from Soosin) Heart in mouth and with a very deep breath I'll predict : Three more girls with Odin as 'dad'.
If Odin has three more girls then people will be saying that he can only sire girls. Not sure what that is called. Anyone know what Henry sired?
Anyone miss Henry? :(
I will go with three eggs for EJ this year and yes Tiger, I DO miss Henry :(
ChloeB & Tiger's Osprey Data
There is a lot of Loch Garten stuff on Birdforum. See http://www.birdforum.net/search.php?searchid=8299599&pp=25&page=3
Thanks for that link Tiger. I am quite reluctant to make a prediction as it may tempt fate. I just have a feeling that whatever happens it will probably be unpredictable. Talk about sitting on the fence. LOL
Unknown said: Thanks for that link Tiger. I am quite reluctant to make a prediction as it may tempt fate. I just have a feeling that whatever happens it will probably be unpredictable. Talk about sitting on the fence. LOL
Sorry I am not sure that link works. It was a search I did when I was logged in.
This will work. See http://www.birdforum.net/forumdisplay.php?f=117
I believe that in birds especially ospreys it is the female who decides the sex of the chicks so Odin has doesn't get a look in!
The only source of knowledge is experience. Albert Einstein
Carol W said: I believe that in birds especially ospreys it is the female who decides the sex of the chicks so Odin has doesn't get a look in!
Oh that is something I never knew before. My first new fact of the day.
WB Carol.