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, there is cause for celebration on both sides of the pond.
I could not be more delighted.
‘PB’ sent me a great interview about Lola at Charlo Montana and why she might have been on the ground.
‘PB’ writes: “Good interview by Denver Holt gives more in depth view of finding Lola. Why would she be in the grass so long? She then flew up a tree? I hope she can fish? Anyway, its a short 9 minute interview. ” https://youtu.be/ymbeVxJOrAI?si=gE1u-kZCsynlTwOz
Just good news all around and what a way to start the weekend.
Take care everyone. See you soon!
Thank you to Connie Dennis, ‘PB’, and the owners of the streaming cams that allowed us to witness the return of these much-loved ospreys.
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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Thank you Mary Ann for these great updates! So glad that Louis and Ethel are home to their nests with their mates. Thanks for these great updates video and glad Lola is ok !
Take care and have a good weekend.
See you here soon !
Linda
Thanks for all your wonderful news, Mary Ann!
Thank you Mary Ann for these great updates! So glad that Louis and Ethel are home to their nests with their mates. Thanks for these great updates video and glad Lola is ok !
Take care and have a good weekend.
See you here soon !
Linda