The nest has collapsed with two near fledglings.
Thank you to Jeff Kear and the UK Osprey Information FB group and to all the folks at Balgravies searching for 4L1. Sending our best wishes for the recovery of this little one.
Second Monday in Bird World news…21 July..Sadness at Balgravies
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Thank you Mary Ann. So sad and praying they find the missing one. So many nests have had this happen this season. Please keep us posted on any updates. 🙏
Linda
Very sad indeed.
I wake up shaking.
😢
Always sad to lose them, isn’t it? We get so attached.
That is so true.
Thank you.
You’re welcome.
More heartbreaking news… 💔 Thank you for all your latest news, Mary Ann – both good and bad. Will try to email you soon….
I wake up aching every morning. 5000 sq miles of protected marine sanctuary was just opened to commercial fishing by the federal govt
I really dislike putting in sad news…but we have to appreciate those that are living now.