This is a celebration of life, for all of your fond memories - whether 'missing in action' or otherwise. I'm starting this off with my very special favorite, little 'Bravery' (chick 3 LG nest 2012).
Here he is, deciding to abandon nestoration to take a good look at his domain.......
OH MARY He was a great favourite of mine Still gutted that he didn't return. Thank you for the links. I hadn't seen the first one before, so that was lovely. Hope he is having
a great time in osprey heaven
I will include the thread Caledonia (Memories of) here.
Tiger Signature
Thanks Tiger. Its so sad but for a freak accident she might be flying the Scottish skies again now.
Just came on for a catch up....thanks to Mary for the wonderful memories of dear 5R. He was a favorite of mine and it was such a shock when he didn't return. So easy to take for granted,an adult returning. I have pics on a memory stick of 5R from the cam but haven't had the time to trawl through. Maybe off season I'll get it done.
Also would like to remember ILMARI, another shock when he was on his way home and they think got exhausted or was predated:-(
Thank you Tiger for bringing our Caledonia 'home' to this thread.
I'm here catching up too, and what a lot I've missed.
MARY, superb work as usual, I'm saving your collage of dear Nora - I only really knew her for one season but she got under my skin :'(
As for 5R, I never got to know him at all, just saw him in passing - but I'll never know why Mrs5R couldn't have kept that name to remind everyone of him whenever she is mentioned.
IMAGICAT
I guess that this thread will be needed. Maybe a thread for Milly too?
EJ's Memorial Balgavies Loch Ospreys 2023
Another legendary Osprey did not return last year also, maybe someone who knows more of the "Great Lady's" history would like to make a post in Memory of her.
Mary, what a lovely account of the life of 11(98) - thank you.
Mary agree with Karen, a lovely tribute to Mr Glaslyn, he contributed so much to the welsh osprey population. Thankyou for the lovely idea. It would be nice for Lady to have a post in memory of her.