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 that I do not know if I can keep up with them –
Frankie and Angel at Roundhouse Loch Doon have their first egg.
Maya and Blue 33 have their fourth egg. Yes, you read that right. Our super couple are aiming for four again!
Nest 7 at Kielder Forest where Mum KX7 laid her first egg of the 2026 season.
CJ7 and Blue 022 have their first egg at Poole Harbour. Will they go for four?
CJ7 Lays Her First Egg!First egg! – Carey Osprey Tours Begin – Osprey Diary 2026 – Spring Safaris – Heathland Bird ID – Seabird Fundraiser  CJ7 with her first egg of the seasonWe are excited to announce that at 12:56 this afternoon, in rather drizzly conditions, CJ7 laid her first egg at the Carey’s Secret Garden nest! This is brilliant news and 1 day later than last year, due to 022’s delayed arrival. Eggs tend to be laid 3 days apart, this means we’ll expect the second egg on Friday. Delayed incubation until the second or third egg is laid is not uncommon. This can bring the hatching times closer together, sometimes resulting in a less significant size and development difference between the chicks. |
Idris and Telyn have their first egg at the Dyfi nest.
I have probably missed some, apologies! Will catch up.
At Glaslyn, it appears that Elen is still the reigning female. Teifi has been feeding her some fish. People have asked if Aran has a ‘nest’. To my knowledge, the answer is no. He does have a tree in an area that he seems to be claiming as his territory. Perhaps someone will put up a platform there! Hey, Darren Moore!!!!!!
We are expecting an egg any time at the Pont Cresor nest of Aeron Z2 and Blue 14.
Geemeff gives us the latest knews from the Woodland Trust:
Woodland Trust daily summary for Loch Arkaig Tuesday 14th April 2026After yesterday’s constant nest swapping, today was very much quieter. Everybody stayed on their own nests, Garry LV0 brought Aurora 536 two fish, taking his tally to thirteen, and Dorcha had an unusual visitor in the form of a Carrion Crow, a species not seen in this area before. JJ4, the male from the western nest who’s visited twice before did not make it three days in a row and sadly neither did our lovable Louis put in a much longed for appearance. While hopes for his return are fading, his nine years in Loch Arkaig have given us many wonderful moments to cherish, and he leaves a legacy of fourteen fledged chicks, six with Aila and eight with Dorcha – not bad for the inept youngster who turned up in 2017.
Today’s videos:https://youtu.be/o6yYQ8JU-Ro N1 Garry lands twice with the first fish 09.11.46
https://youtu.be/DuXk9odvJSo N2 Cheeky Crow (Corvus corone) gets sent packing by Dorcha 15.08.37
https://youtu.be/FgHG5WAl9_g N2 Dorcha waits patiently alone before departing for the day 15.46.33 https://youtu.be/x9rKH2wBU4o N1 Aurora grabs fish number two and leaves the housework to Garry 17.51.23
Bonus watch – birds-eye view of both nests seen via drone footage:
https://youtu.be/HKIxtz_ICXU Nest One
https://youtu.be/wiSNcrl7_mM Nest Two
Blast from the past, this day in previous years:
https://youtu.be/UU44l6A5Vy4 N1 Touchdown – but who? 2020 (slo-mo)
https://youtu.be/09e-9iR9Uvg N1 Lonesome again – Louis waits in vain 2021
https://youtu.be/No4cPpPY9eM N1 Cheeky Crow wants Louis’ fish 2021
https://youtu.be/ZHbPfslJSb4 N2 Dorcha finally gets Louis’ fish 2022
https://youtu.be/epotlXiS6_w N2 Dorcha wants dinner, Louis wants Dorcha 2022
https://youtu.be/GwydfsZfM1s N2 Louis looking magnificent 2023
https://youtu.be/0rLUKr-CEmE Nest One sunset 2023 (quick-time)
https://youtu.be/HIEpIrsKACA Nest Two sunset 2023 (quick-time)
https://youtu.be/PMBJ6rBYv6o N1 Garry LV0 visits the nest then perches on Pole Tree 2024 (zoom)
https://youtu.be/GR5uY71Ebvc N2 FIRST EGG! 2024 (zoom)
https://youtu.be/3xzJPU206Rg N2 Louis has his first incubation session 2024
https://youtu.be/LTAYF-7tmqQ N1 Garry LV0 brings moss and stays a while 2025
https://youtu.be/lL_QYANa9C4 N2 Finally! A fish arrives for Dorcha 2025
https://youtu.be/rvg7SdHjZZg N2 Louis brings a second fish but Dorcha’s not there 2025
You’re invited to join the friendly community at Woodland Trust’s Osprey forum, it’s fun, free and everyone’s welcome:
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/osprey-cam
In the world of eagles, Jackie and Shadow have had to work hard to protect their babies! SK Hideaways has it on video: https://youtu.be/as3C9WW-3ho?si
Suzanne Arnold Horning reminds us of the dates of Big Red and Arthur’s eggs: Big Red and Arthur welcomed their egg#1 of 2026 at 804pm on 3/23, egg #2 appeared at 203pm on 3/26, egg#3 around 11am on 3/29 and egg#4 around 11am on 4/1. This is only the 3rd time the clutch as been 4 eggs (2022 and 2024 as well).
Today seems like a long day and I am ready for a big mug of tea and a chat with The Girls. Toby has been out helping me in the garden and he desperately needs a bath!
I have sadly added two new entries to the Memorial Wall: Louis from Loch Arkaig and Ethel from Russell Lake, Nova Scotia. Neither returned from migration this year. Basic information only at present. Will be filled in within a week, I hope.
Thank you for being with us. Please take care. See you soon!
Thank you to Geemeff for their great summary and videos, SK Hideaways for capturing how challenging life can be for dear Jackie and Shadow, to all the streaming cam owners and people who post information on FB – we are terribly grateful to you!
