13 March 2025
Hello Everyone,
I had to leave for appointments this morning and I just want to catch you up on a lot of happenings.
First, there is a pip at the nest of Jak and Audacity at Sauces Canyon. Their only surviving egg appears to be viable!
They are thinking this could take longer as it appears to be a crushed hatch.
I am just speechless. Is it possible that this is another miracle unfolding under a lot of feathers? Oh, send them good wishes. That egg is tough. We want this baby out safely.
The Ospreys are arriving at the nests in the UK. This morning we had Blue 35, Blue 25, and Maya’s mate, Blue 33 all at Rutland.
River Gwash Ospreys announced:
“The first Osprey has arrived back to Rutland. Blue 25 has recently been spotted on the nearby Manton Bay nest at Rutland Water. We’ll keep you posted as to when one arrives here, hopefully next week!
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Most of you know that Blue 33 is my favourite male of all the UK ospreys – and he is in amazing company!
1612 was the arrival time. Within two hours Blue 33 has a big fish on the nest waiting for his Maya.
Jackie and the triplets survived the snow storm! https://youtu.be/4uLYptc_QFE?
At NEFlorida Bodie is self feeding.
In other news, Milda laid her second WTE egg in Latvia while the second egg at Port Tobacco has pipped. Many think Cholyn might lay a second egg at Two Harbours. Be on the lookout.
I am going to take a break tomorrow and I will be back with you on Saturday. I hope to welcome a baby eaglet at Sauces! If this happens, that feels like a magnum of the best champagne!!!!!!!!!
Take care everyone. See you soon.
Thank you to Barbara Wolfsong, IWS/Explore, SK Hideaways, FOBBV, NEFL-AEF, Rutland Water, River Gwash Ospreys
Thanks Mary Ann! Love all the pictures and updates no matter the time! We appreciate you and your wonderful newsletters!
Linda
Thank you Mary Ann! Prayers and best wishes for Sauces! Good to see Rutland Ospreys are home! Congratulations to Bodie! Take care and see you here on Saturday!
Linda
Yes, good positive wishes. It is hard to tell how long that little one has and if it can break that membrane. I sure hope so.
You know how I feel about Audacity and how long I have been hoping she will get to raise an eaglet. I am sick with anxiety about the crushed hatch – I hope this little one gets out safely. I don’t think any other chick this season will bring as much joy this season – even the miracle that is Bodie could not top it. Poor Audacity has literally put everything into trying for an egg that lasts the distance, and it appears this one has. Talons crossed for this brave and determined couple.
It is so hard to wait and to watch. You just wish an adult would take a talon and rip tht membrane off.