Ethel returns home…late Friday in Bird World

17 April 2026 Hello Everyone, What a great day. First, it was Louis returning to Loch Arkaig 2. His latest previous date was the 11th. At Russell Lake, Oscar never took up with the intruding female. He must have known something. Ethel, his mate, was late. BUT she returned home today. So my goodness, thereContinue reading “Ethel returns home…late Friday in Bird World”

Louis arrives home to Loch Arkaig 2

17 April 2026 Hello Everyone, Raise the champagne glasses please! Our dear darling Louis has arrived home to Scotland six days later than his most late date. Dorcha was seen in the afternoon. I sure hope they find one another!!!!!!! What overwhelming wonderful news – Geemeff phoned me and I wish you could have heardContinue reading “Louis arrives home to Loch Arkaig 2”

Lola has been found alive

16 April 2026 Thank you Pam Breci. She sent this just after I hit ‘publish’. Always happens but good news is always welcome and I want everyone to know Lola is alright.

Lola missing after GHO strike…Late Thursday, part 2, in Bird World

16 April 2026 It’s late so it is ‘good night’. Some news has been crossing over my computer that I think you might want to know if you do not already. First up, JBS 24 fledged today. No tree, no branches to practice, just take off and go! That is precisely what this surviving eagletContinue reading “Lola missing after GHO strike…Late Thursday, part 2, in Bird World”

Name Jackie and Shadow’s chicks…Late, late Thursday in Bird World

16 April 2026 Good Evening, Want to help name Jackie and Shadow’s eaglets? Here is the link. Below is a note about the process. Geemeff’s Woodland Trust daily summary for Loch Arkaig Wednesday 15th April 2026 Another quiet day, just the three Ospreys – Dorcha, Garry LV0 and Aurora 536 – around, and no nestContinue reading “Name Jackie and Shadow’s chicks…Late, late Thursday in Bird World”

Jill catches a whopper and her babies eat…late Wednesday in Bird World

15 April 2026 Good Evening Everyone, There have been consistent worries over whether or not Jack would be able to provide for his mate, Jill, and his two osplets at the Achieva Credit Union osprey platform in St Petersburg, Florida. I was one that doubted he could do this based on past history. Today, withContinue reading “Jill catches a whopper and her babies eat…late Wednesday in Bird World”

Osprey eggs galore…Late, late Tuesday in Bird Worl

14 April 2026 Good Evening Everyone, We woke up to snow. I almost cried. By the afternoon, the temperature had risen to 6 C. Tomorrow is to be much warmer before we are plunged into the deep freeze again. Talk about a roller coaster ride to spring! So many Osprey eggs were laid today thatContinue reading “Osprey eggs galore…Late, late Tuesday in Bird Worl”

Peanut fledged…late Monday in Bird World

13 April 2026 Good Evening Everyone, ‘MP’ just sent me the good news that dear Peanut has fledged from the Winter Park Bald Eagle nest in Florida. It looks like a brilliant flight and I bet that eaglet who had been attacked 55 times, according to ‘MP’, was glad to get off that nest. Congratulations!Continue reading “Peanut fledged…late Monday in Bird World”

JJ4 lands on Lock Arkaig 2…late Monday in Bird World

13 April 2026 Hello Everyone, Geemeff was the first to spot the handsome visitor to Loch Arkaig’s nest 2! Here is the video: https://youtu.be/gUBZwBc-KU4? We wait. It is believed that this is the same osprey that intruded on Dorcha when she was on nest 2 on the 9th of April. At the time, Geemeff couldContinue reading “JJ4 lands on Lock Arkaig 2…late Monday in Bird World”

Sadness at Lock Arkaig 2…Sunday in Bird World

12 April 2026 Good Afternoon Everyone, I am writing today’s blog with a very heavy heart. Louis has not returned to Lock Arkaig 2. There was rain late on Saturday. Still, a part of me hopes that he will land on the nest and shock us all. The reality that he is not returning lingers,Continue reading “Sadness at Lock Arkaig 2…Sunday in Bird World”