This thread has been set up to follow the travels of Caledonia and Alba, the young ospreys raised at Loch Garten in 2012.
Their mother is “EJ”, the resident female at Loch Garten since 2003; there is some doubt about the identity of their biological father, given EJ’s dalliance with a male from a neighbouring nest, Blue XD, both before and after the return of her regular partner Odin, who raised them.
Caledonia hatched on 16th May and Alba on 18th May; they both fledged on 14th July.
This is a link to the Loch Garten blog describing the ringing and satellite tagging.
Caledonia’s ring is Blue/White AA1, reading downwards. Alba’s is Blue/White AA2, reading upwards.
Following the tracking
This page gives a quick overview of the routes on a map, which will be more useful once they start migrating.
If you want to look at the routes in more detail on Google Earth, this page contains instructions on setting up your PC to do this.
This blog contains some useful information about how the tracking works – we are now on a 3-day reporting period.
Can't wait for an update from LG. All fingers crossed they have both turned a little bit eastwards....
Yep indeed SHIELA - I keep looking at GE in hope. When will GE next be upated anyone please?
Richard said on his last blog, that there would be more info today. Nothing yet. GE has been updating at around 7pm on the days that it updates.
Loch Garten stats. and All the important links for LG.
Hi CIRRUS SHEILA & MOFFER I too am anxious for news
I joined here last year just before Bynack made his first journey. Were they being updated daily last year as opposed to 3 days this year? Just hoping they are safe.
No I don't think the updates were daily 3 days I think Somebody correct me if I am wrong
You must be correct but it just didnt seem to be so long in waiting for information on them.
My spreadsheet was uploaded on the 24th at 4.46pm, with the last update for A and C. I recall the blog about Caledonia in the midddle of the Channel was posted about one hour earlier. But with today being a Bank Holiday in England (excl Scotland) perhaps this may cause a delay? They did say a three day cycle.
ChloeB & Tiger's Osprey Data Site
Sat track schedule Spring 2014
LG 7 days; RW & SWT nil; LDOP varies
Still nothing :o( Richard finished his last blog (3 days ago) with "More osprey news on Monday".
moffer, we are all wating patiently. Or maybe not.
I am sure there will be an update and need to check but still early.
Not sure if it was promised but was suggested Monday