I have held my breath. When Louis departed he was or had not been in good health with the two osplets being translocated because of his issues. I really did not believe we would see this beloved osprey male from Loch Arkaig return from migration, but I hoped.
Geemeff has confirmed another miracle. It is Louis and Dorcha.
Louis is home – that was him, I was right about that call! Goes up to cam post, departs 19.47.30, flies off, circles round, lands at 19.47.40. Welcome home Louis!!
I went to the UK as a Commonwealth Scholar in 1990 and received my PhD from the University of Leicester in 1993. After three decades of university teaching, I retired to devote my time to the study of raptor behaviour. I am particularly interested in Ospreys and am working on a long term project on third hatch survival and siblicide in these raptors. My blog is a result of a fascination with my local wildlife and the desire to encourage others to love and care for birds! I live on the Canadian Prairies and prior to the pandemic travelled a lot. I am questioning the use of aviation fuel at the moment as we all strive to help our planet. My early research was in politics and art including British public statues exported to Southeast Asia and Vietnam Resistors that contributed much to Canadian ceramics. Books and articles were published on those subjects over a period of 3 decades. Now I am working on books for children so they can learn about the challenges our raptors face.
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Such a relief, Linda! Everyone was so worried for Louis after last year. Let us hope and send good positive energy that his health is good this season.
Thank you Mary Ann! So glad it is them!❤️❤️
Such a relief, Linda! Everyone was so worried for Louis after last year. Let us hope and send good positive energy that his health is good this season.