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Pip/hatch for Big Red, Aran breeding at Glaslyn…late Friday in Bird World

1 May 2026

Happy May Day to everyone,

It is 6 C and what a wonderful sunny day it has been.

There is great news coming out of Glaslyn. Our dear Aran, once the mate of Mrs G and then Elen, ousted from his nest at Glaslyn in 2025 by Teifi, is now with a new mate and there are eggs!

From the Glaslyn Osprey Group FB:

Update on Ospreys breeding activities: Aran is nesting with Blue 7C1, and Blue 499 is bonding with Blue 3C2. A pair of Ospreys is also residing at the Ty'n Llwyn nest.

Big Red and Arthur will have a lovely little chick soon.

Look at the front egg!!!!!!!

A red-tailed hawk is shown on its nest with several eggs, surrounded by straw and twigs.

There is now some concern for Winken at Moorings Park who was seen with a fishing line hanging from its beak.

Fish continue to be delivered by Jill at the Achieva nest with a fish arriving from Jack around 11:18 this morning.

Ping Shen reports on the Seattle couple, Harry and Sally: “Making up for lost time – Harry has been busy delivering both fish and nesting material, and also spent some time today excavating the “bowl” of the nest (you can see things flying out behind his talon, almost like a dog), sitting in it, etc. Hopefully Sally is pleased, despite his late arrival! Great to see them both back…no eggs yet, but perhaps soon…”

An osprey standing on a nest with twigs, looking down at another osprey lying on its back.
An osprey standing over its nest, looking down at its offspring, surrounded by twigs and nesting materials.

Viki writes with good news from Maryland: “I discovered a 22nd nest on the island, and it had 2 osprey – looked a very bare platform so  perhaps they’re new. And another of my original 21 has 2 osprey now (maybe with eggs) so that’s 15 of 21 with a pair

And as for LB (the M4 young father who is fiddling around with Ethel on the side), Lily, F4, has figured it out. What LB wants to do is brood those eggs – if he brings a fish, she lets him incubate; if he shows up on N4 antsy, she lets him incubate. She no longer takes her fish to N3, which is on the way to Ethel’s N2, but takes it the other direction to N4’s traditional perch in the North Copse of pine trees. Lily also let LB mate with her-once after I’d seen him copulating with Ethel. (I think she must have a nest full of eggs given how long ago she started seriously incubating and the continued flurry of mating afterwards.  Do you think the new father is satisfying himself with brooding?  Possibly similar urges ?????”

Geemeff’s Woodland Trust daily summary for Loch Arkaig Thursday 30th April 2026

What a glorious day – Aurora 536 produced her first egg, which clearly took a lot of effort but gave us our first egg on Nest One since Aila had her lockdown trio there in 2020. Six years is a long time to wait and hope for chicks on the original Loch Arkaig camera nest but today that wish is coming true. Garry LV0 was surprised and did a comical double take when he first saw the egg – shortly before it was laid, he came steaming in for a mating attempt and was roundly told off by Aurora, who pecked him and winged him away, and although he offered fish later, she wasn’t interested – had a bit of a hard day! Garry brought her four fish in total, taking his tally to thirty nine, and over on Nest Two, all was calm with Louis bringing one fish for Dorcha, taking the nest tally to thirty three.
Today’s videos:

https://youtu.be/Sz6L4ZP7T48 N1 Fish number one – Aurora digs out a fresh fish tail from the nest cup 08.35.53https://youtu.be/89V2Fz4ZCZM N1 Garry brings fish number two, a huge headless trout 15.12.48https://youtu.be/NIAf0M7jHRA N2 Dorcha flies off with a colourful trout 16.45.56

https://youtu.be/qpAE26laGGw N1 Aurora attacks Garry when he tries to mate – is an egg imminent? 18.53.13https://youtu.be/3FEsX0EqE1k N1 First egg on Nest One in six years! 19.18.37 (zoom)https://youtu.be/gDogiAUcptE N1 Garry brings a third fish but Aurora’s busy with the egg 19.58.38 https://youtu.be/YCUepaMGHv8 N1 Garry does a double take 20.04.42https://youtu.be/aVg4jZpwsGE N1 Garry brings a fourth fish but Aurora’s still not interested 21.38.54

Bonus read – while we have eggs on our mind, discover Woodland Trust’s partnership with Sainsburys:

https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/partnerships/our-partners/sainsburys

Blast from the past, this day in previous years:

https://youtu.be/ZIC6oJaL_EM  N1 Cheeky Hoodie annoys Louis 2017

https://youtu.be/tg86hWM2aIA   N1 Is it the Tawny Owl disturbing Aila? 2020

https://youtu.be/PoQ1BlwQBTE  N1 Little plucker! Aila’s drastic action to make Louis move 2020

https://youtu.be/dDUQS2FK7Yw  N2 Shouldn’t laugh but.. poor Dorcha! 2022

https://youtu.be/PhoMl4grLhI  N2 Louis removal aids! 2023

https://youtu.be/Rwc5CsbBa3w  N1 She’s back and she’s got a name – meet Aida! 2024  

https://youtu.be/3rZnQ5f8Qn4  N1 Aida’s willing, Garry makes several attempts but no success 2024

https://youtu.be/k5rxoSg2D44  N2 Intruder Osprey touches down next to Dorcha 2024 (slo-mo repeat)https://youtu.be/SsW5LJKZSBk N1 Garry LV0 brings Blue 536 the first fish of the day 2025

https://youtu.be/s52rukepjLI N2 DeliverLouis: A nice fish supper arrives for Dorcha 2025

You’re invited to join the lively community at Woodland Trust’s Osprey forum, it’s friendly, free and everyone’s welcome:

https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/osprey-cam


That’s it for me today. Don will be returning with Ann for some dessert after a full afternoon at the nature centre. Thank you for being with us. Take care everyone. Keep an eye on Big Red and Arthur’s nest – we will have some of the cutest babies filling that nest at Cornell shortly.

Thank you to Ping Shen, Geemeff, PB, and Viki for keeping me up to date on their nests. I am terribly grateful to them and those who post on FB and who own the streaming cams that allow us into the lives of these magnificent birds.

2 babies for Oren and Ruth…Late Tuesday in Bird World

28 April 2026

Good Evening Everyone,

Oren and Ruth have two little fluff balls.

Close-up view of fluffy chick birds in a nest surrounded by pine needles and twigs, with one chick peeking out.

They have four little eyases, pink beaks, pink toes…white fluff. They are readying to be able to see (it usually takes 4-5 days). Monty and Hartley’s little falcon babies are so cute. Each one is doing so well.

A peregrine falcon standing beside its fluffy, hatchling chicks in a nesting box, with a backdrop of a slightly dirty interior and some scattered debris.
A peregrine falcon feeding its chicks inside a nesting box, with several fluffy, white chicks eagerly reaching for food.

Audubon Florida has published their annual report. These summaries are very interesting and you can learn a lot! Take, for example, how hurricanes benefit some shorebirds: “When multiple hurricanes and storms in 2024 rearranged habitats across the Gulf Coast, the resulting expanses of bare sand created ideal conditions for beach-nesting birds, especially Wilson’s Plovers. Combined with a lack of major storms in 2025, our team saw encouraging results for many coastal bird species all around the Sunshine State, thanks in large part to the dedication of our incredible shorebird steward staff and volunteers.”

Check it out. We can all learn something and what is happening in one region might give some insight into what is occuring in others.

AudubonFloridaCoastalReport2025Download

Ospreys have returned to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum platform.

An osprey sitting on a nest made of sticks and twigs, captured from a high angle with a view of the surrounding green fields and dirt paths.
An osprey perched in its nest made of twigs and branches, with agricultural fields visible in the background.

Ospreys have also returned to a very sad nest at Collins Marsh in Wisconsin. It is on top of the roof of an old fire watch tower that was hauled in to the nature centre. This nest has always needed attention and I feel for these two because it looks as if there are no rails at all and the whole is sloping downwards. My wish would be that every owner of a streaming cam connected to an osprey platform make an effort during the off season to clean and refurbish – and strengthen the nests and the platforms.

A bird's nest made of twigs and branches, with a red plastic object visible, located on a flat surface with a blurred background of greenery and roads.
An osprey sitting on a large nest made of sticks, with a red object visible on the nest, captured from the Collins Marsh Osprey Camera.

I just want to call it ‘evil’. I am still trying to wrap my head around the mind of an individual who would shoot a mute female swan incubating eggs and then stomp on her eggs, leaving her life-long partner to mourn. Now, the poaching of Bald Eagles in Michigan. These inconceivable acts of abuse and violence against animals happen in every country. No region is immune. Some blocks away from where I live, but close enough for discomfort, a seemingly normal couple tortured and killed cats on the dark web for money. They were looking for a child to be next when they were caught. The cruelty by the individuals against the swan, the eagles, and the raptors in places like Scotland tells me that if a person would hurt an animal, what in the world would they do to a human? They have no heart.

Five deceased bald eagles lying on a metallic table, with their wings spread out. The image is being used to report an investigation by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources into the causes of their deaths.

There is great news coming from the Snow Lane Osprey Platform in Newfoundland, Canada – Beaumont has just returned. Let’s hope his new mate arrives safely!

We have egg number 3 at Lyn Brenig in Wales.

The female at Loch Garten returned today after a week’s absence and laid her first egg.

Things going very well with Andor and Cruz’s triplets after the return of Ryder who fell out of the nest by the IWS.

A family of bald eagles gathers in their nest, with one adult eagle providing a fish for the chicks. The chicks are visibly healthy and well-fed, surrounded by foliage.

Beautiful eggs of Teifi and Elen.

Three speckled eggs in a nest made of twigs and debris.

‘PB’ sent me a note that USS 11 was returned to the nest along with some nice fish gifts! Congratulations. Well done.

A close-up view of a bald eagle nest containing three eaglets, surrounded by twigs and several fish.

Third egg for Samson and Augusta at the Borders.

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Thank you so much for being with us today for this quick report. We hope that you are well and enjoying the beginning of your week! Take care. We will be back in a couple of days – unless Big Red and Arthur have hatches and we will be back sooner.

Thank you so much to ‘PB’ for her alert, to the owners of the streaming cams for allowing us to view the lives of our bird friends, to Jeff Kear at UK Ospreys FB for keeping me on my toes, and to all who post information and images on FB to keep us up to date on what is happening.

Monty and Hartley’s little cuties…Late Wednesday in Bird World

22 April 2026

Good Evening Everyone,

Happy Earth Day!

We had a splendid day in the country today, the warm sun on our faces with a beautiful, gentle breeze. Everyone was appreciating nature!

Toby was completely fascinated by the pig at the petting zoo at Pineridge.

A dog in a bright orange harness observing a sleeping pig through a fence in a farm setting.

Oh, what a beautiful evening we are having. There is a gentle, warm breeze flowing through the garden. Instead of being in the deep dark at 1630, we have a golden light from the setting sun. The fairy lights are just beginning to show and there are still squirrels and a few birds in the garden. The number of Starlings seems to have diminished significantly – something that needs to be noted in the garden journal.

Don went to the Zoo today with Ann (Tuesday). They walked for over 2.5 hours with a snack squeezed in. Don loves going to the little cafe next to the tundra area where the polar bears live. To their delight, all of the bears were active. One was sleeping by the cafe, another was swimming, and the others were in various areas of the large enclosure. With temperatures reaching 16 C, it is not a surprise that Don was very tired when they returned. I had woke with a head cold so Toby and I spent the day lounging in the garden after a short walk. We tried putting up the supports for the peony plants but, alas, the ground is still frozen! It was a lovely day to recover because we really hope to go to the country tomorrow to feed the chickadees before they disappear into the forest and then to Pineridge for burgers eaten on the picnic tables. This little ritual is another marker of the arrival of spring on the Canadian prairies.

For those following Charlo Montana, Lola has been spotted about two miles from the nest. She appears to be favouring the wing that was injured in the altercation with the owl. She appears to have lost her nest and mate, Charlie, to another female, but she is alive – and isn’t that all that matters?

Peanut was on the Winter Park nest, but I have not seen Brutus return despite being released under the nest. Connor has stated that Peanut is a female – she is huge compared to Brutus. This might well be the reason that she survived his attacks. Females can be determined, even second hatches.

As I mentioned in my previous blog, one of my favourite male ospreys, Aran, lost his nest at Glaslyn. Some wonderful locals are sharing news and images, and he has ‘hooked up’ with another female and has a new nest platform. I am very happy for him. He is a very good dad, although I was rather miffed with him when he was bonded with Mrs G while also keeping Blue 5F Seren on the side. Seren finally figured out what was going on and left the area – she is the mate to Dylan at Lyn Clywedog, and they have raised many to fledge, with a large number of those returning.

How cruel can people be? (If you are wondering, Powys is a county in Wales).

Buzzard dies after being tied to a tree root in Powys RSPCA appeals for informationDownload

So far it looks like a good day on Wednesday at Achieva.

An osprey stands in its large nest made of twigs and branches, surrounded by greenery. The background includes a residential area with houses and a street.

They ate well on Wednesday. ‘PB’ writes that Jill brought in a huge catfish around her usual time. How wonderful! I hope that this nest has had a great turn around.

Siblings eating side by side. Little with a huge crop. There is a sense of ‘food security’ now that Jack is back bringing several fish a day.

A bird is standing on its nest made of twigs, overlooking a tree-lined street. Some houses and cars are visible in the background.

Geemeff is busy putting together her report for Loch Arkaig today. Here is yesterday’s offering:

Woodland Trust daily summary for Loch Arkaig Tuesday 21st April 2026

Apart from some distant intruders, it was another reassuringly boring day where not much happened. There were mating encounters, nest scraping, and a few sticks, bits of bark and clumps of moss arriving and occasionally departing on both nests.  Two fish were delivered for Dorcha and one for Aurora 536, Nest One tally now stands at twenty two fish, and Nest Two catching up quickly at eleven. No eggs yet.Today’s videos:https://youtu.be/E37u26fbzL0 N2 Louis hands over the fish then does nest prep 14.29.20https://youtu.be/S_MpJqktiiU N1 Flying fish arrives and departs several times 15.23.19https://youtu.be/JAdYmXPjQuw N2 Louis moves loose branches so Dorcha can leave with her fish 20.54.32

Bonus watch: Nest Two being built by intrepid licensed raptor experts Lewis Pate and Justin Grant (by climbing a 70ft tree!):https://youtu.be/xtwK6Yz1YNQ

Blast from the past, this day in previous years:https://youtu.be/DTX8U2NE7Cg  N1 That’s not a fish! Aila attacks Louis 2020
https://youtu.be/zHAY_VCv_qE  N1 RAF Typhoons disturb Aila 2020
https://youtu.be/iem0–gNv-M  N1 Louis sees off a determined Hoodie 2021
https://youtu.be/_aOu-EIRKIE  N2 First egg! Well done Dorcha! 2023
https://youtu.be/o0RwzsSpsvQ  N2 Louis gets his first go at incubating 2023
https://youtu.be/kpUzCIo4Wpc  N2 Hoodie disturbs Dorcha 2023https://youtu.be/S6oy9ymBRzM  N2 Gunshots at midnight startle Dorcha 2024
https://youtu.be/DJxMmArqkFI  N1 Garry LV0 brings fish 2024
https://youtu.be/JGy17RT7faA  N1 A dapper ‘Lord Hood’ arrives and poses for the camera 2024 (zoom)https://youtu.be/5BJ6Ow6l8f8 N2 Louis brings an early breakfast 2025

https://youtu.be/YzkWDfUjGHk N1 Luncheon fish for Blue 536 from Garry LV0 2025

Why not come and join the lively community at Woodland Trust’s Osprey forum, it’s friendly, free and everyone’s welcome:

https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/osprey-cam

Ah….Geemeff beat me…we got both days reports. How wonderful.

Woodland Trust daily summary for Loch Arkaig Wednesday 22nd April 2026

Another mainly uneventful day, just the odd distant interaction getting rid of a few bothersome corvids but not so many fish – Garry LV0 and Louis each delivered one fish, however, Louis’ was tiny, and Garry’s ultimately got lost! Aurora had difficulty grasping the big fish and flew off without it, circled back but Garry had picked it up again and started to fly off with it but dropped it as he left! He flew backwards and forwards looking for it but some forest floor dweller is going to luck out with a nice free meal. Garry’s total now stands at 23 while Louis’ moves up to ten, twelve total for the nest including Dorcha’s two deliveries. Just before midnight, Dorcha returned to the nest and is still perched there as this report is filed at half past midnight.

Today’s videos:

https://youtu.be/ZvVDSATGOmg N2 Finally! A fish for Dorcha but it’s tiny 14.19.09

https://youtu.be/zugSnnD-a5I N1 Comedy of errors ans Garry LV0 brings and loses a fish 16.06.11

Bonus retail therapy – buy a jigsaw of artist Lee Scammacca’s beautiful painting of Louis & Dorcha:

https://shop.woodlandtrust.org.uk/woodland-trust-loch-arkaig-osprey-jigsaw

Blast from the past, this day in previous years:

https://youtu.be/uPIkehlZIXw  N1 Aila gives chase 2020 (slo-mo)

https://youtu.be/-YjzEre5Ex8  N2 Midnight owl strike 2022 (slo-mo)

https://youtu.be/olQdCvN9Vj4  N2 Another owl strike an hour after the first 2022 (slo-mo)

https://youtu.be/odF55TOSvUY N2 Louis chases an intruder osprey off the nest 2022

https://youtu.be/iOH80Okm7ZY N2 Yet another intruder Osprey on the nest 2022

https://youtu.be/uOeWEzk6yos  N2 Cheeky Hoodie intrudes on Louis 2023

https://youtu.be/iVpqJIxEVCE N2 Golden Eagle scares Louis and touches down on Nest Two 2023 (zoom)

https://youtu.be/nQJirIJiue4 N1 Garry stops coy-mantling, unsuccessfully attempts mating with Affric 2024

https://youtu.be/bVMPL7NSoN4  N1 Ill-tempered mating encounter between Affric & Prince 2024 

https://youtu.be/dXwt2HSZ1fk  N2 A fish supper arrives during a colourful sunset 2024

https://youtu.be/F-c8ExCby2Y N2 Egg number three! Congratulations Dorcha! 2025

https://youtu.be/zG281Jn64sg N2 Louis gets a good look and takes over egg duty 2025

https://youtu.be/ikIcnpBI7Kg N2 Intruder Osprey buzzes Dorcha 2025

https://youtu.be/2uVh32TZTaE N1 Blue 536 grabs the fish and leaves Garry LV0 to tidy up 2025

The two surviving ospreys at Moorings Park are looking good to me.

Three juvenile ospreys on a nest with branches and vegetation, overlooking a body of water.

We have a second egg at Usk Valley today in Wales.

News from Glaslyn: “Bywyd Gwyllt Glaslyn Wildlife – Glaslyn Ospreys.

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Er na allen ni weld y wyau’n glir yn nyth Cyfeillion y Gweilch Pont Croesor, o’i hymddygiad roedden ni’n eitha’ siŵr fod Glas 014 wedi dodwy ei hail wy am 14:40 pnawn ddoe.

Yn y cyfamser, ar nyth Glaslyn, mi ddodwyodd Elen ei hail wy am 19:24 neithiwr.

Disgwyliem i’r ddwy iâr ddodwy eu trydydd wy ar ddydd Gwener, ond pwy fydd y cyntaf i ddodwy?

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Although we were unable to get a clear view of the eggs in the Friends of the Ospreys Pont Croesor nest to confirm, from her behaviour we are pretty certain that Blue 014 laid her second egg at 14:40 yesterday afternoon.

Meanwhile at the Glaslyn nest Elen laid her second egg at 19:24 yesterday evening.

We expect to see both females laying their third eggs on Friday, but who will be the first to lay?”

What a beautiful sight – the quadruplets of Monty and Hartley having a meal.

A peregrine falcon feeds its chicks in a nesting box, surrounded by feathers and eggshells.

I am afraid that is it for me today. It was beautiful and warm and I am super tired but smiling. Take care all. Thursday is pajama day here – I will be back with you on Friday then.

Thank you to Geemeff for their great reporting, to ‘PB’ for keeping me informed on all things Achieva, to everyone who posted information on FB and to the owners of the streaming cams that allow us to look into the world of our favourite bird families. Thank you also to Raptor Persecution UK for their great investigative reporting. Check them out. I only cover a part of the stories.

Dorcha waits for Louis while we seem to have a new ‘Queen’ at Glaslyn…Saturday in Bird World

11 April 2026

Hello Everyone,

Morning update:

There is news later about Aran. He does have a nest and he does have a female at that nest with him. Perhaps it is Elen? That would be wonderful. Or it could be the other female. We wait and wonder.

At the Glaslyn nest, Teifi is skydancing and courting Blue 432/Eschells.

An osprey sitting in a nest made of sticks, surrounded by greenery and water in the background.

Dorcha continues to wait for Louis at Loch Arkaig 2. It is extremely windy. Will Louis blow in?

A young osprey standing in a nest made of twigs and branches, with a scenic landscape of hills and a body of water in the background.

Jean-marie Dupart has reported the youngsters are still in Senegal but also some older birds that are either migrating late or not leaving their winter homes.

In Nova Scotia, Oscar continues to wait for Ethel at Russell Lake.

Again, thank you so much for your kind notes. I am feeling much better. Much better, indeed. It was 7 C on Friday, and I got to spend almost all of the day outside with Toby and Don. It was glorious. In the afternoon, Ann took Don to the zoo, where they watched polar bears rolling on their backs in the crisp air and bright sunshine.

Today is the 11th of April. It is the latest day that the male osprey, Louis, of Loch Arkaig, has returned from migration. I hope that by the end of the day he has returned. I have to admit that my stomach has been slipping down into my toes over the past week in fear that we will not see this amazing osprey ever again. For many of you, Louis was your favourite osprey on streaming cam during the pandemic. More than 400,000 watched him and his precious Aila raise their triplets – Vera, Doddie, and Little Captain.

Here is a video from that period: https://youtu.be/LhGCrj5O0xs?

The image shows the three chicks with Louis on the far right.

Four osprey chicks on a nest with a green hillside in the background.

Geemeff’s Woodland Trust daily summary for Loch Arkaig Friday 10th April 2026

Today ended with our key character not here – Louis has not yet returned. There is still time and fingers and talons are firmly crossed for his arrival soon. Dorcha spent the day on and off the nest, constantly looking around even when dealing with a troublesome branch she was unable to shift. Things on Nest One are looking much more positive, with Garry LV0 bringing two fish and huge clumps of moss and spending time nestorising when he wasn’t engaged with Aurora 536, who also looks really at home. They both worked together to see off a blue ringed intruder Osprey who flew right overhead but didn’t allow her ring to be read. As it’s on her left leg, she’s Scottish, and it wasn’t Affric 152, so we’ll have to wait and see if she returns to give us a better look before an ID can be made. Tomorrow’s forecast for Inver Mallie which covers the nest area is light rain and a moderate breeze, so nothing there to impede the progress of returning Ospreys. Weather link:  https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2646094 .

Today’s videos:

https://youtu.be/62WzHR0w6Qc N1 Ringed intruder follows Garry with his fish 10.48.53 (slo-mo zoom repeat)

https://youtu.be/mD0jZmNGwNs N2 Dorcha tries and fails to deal with a troublesome stick  12.20.41

https://youtu.be/N7vj8r9pWpY N1 Aurora flies off with the fish, Garry does housekeeping 16.10.50Bonus watch –  the importance of the UK’s temperate rainforests, like Loch Arkaig:

https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/habitats/temperate-rainforest/explore-britains-rainforests-film/
Blast from the past – this day in previous years:
https://youtu.be/LbWEdz9F-qg N1 Aila & Louis share a love nest 2020
https://youtu.be/G-3kBllTF-8 N1 Louis’ enthusiastic fine-tuning 2020
https://youtu.be/0Qy8OO9mY30 N1 Tricky stick for the Stranger 2021
https://youtu.be/i71cxxtGq2w N1 No takers for the Stranger’s fish 2021
https://youtu.be/2I51i5kIVa0 N2  Together again: Louis & Dorcha are reunited 2023
https://youtu.be/LPHhs_3oFQU N1 Welcome home Affric 2024 (zoom)https://youtu.be/B0LdP-qTXW4 N2 The ringed intruder returns 2025

https://youtu.be/bstQ7gOgnqA N1 Affric and Garry have an encounter 2025

https://youtu.be/7IDTQEDXPtE N2 Louis has a little lie down 2025

Come and 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

Ospreys continue to arrive in parts of the US.

Swoop has now arrived at the Dunrovin nest in Lola, Montana. He looks good! April 10 is the same day that Swoop returned to his nest in 2025.

It is unclear to me if Winnie has returned. A female touched down on the nest, but I have no confirmation that it was Winnie (please correct me!).

An osprey perched on a wooden beam, surrounded by green fields and trees in a rural landscape.

In Norway, Fru Rauer is in Germany while Herr Rauer is on their Norwegian nest with another male and a female plus a fish.

There is a lot of confusion at several nests.

TMZ has covered the plight of Jackie and Shadow!

https://www.tmz.com/2026/04/10/big-bear-bald-eagles-nest-threatened/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRGSuZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeuqsC_HZdfc09MJyZfjLdAFyEiqcwiywOh7lO5wNv5FQ_4JmxPr3vHeaSk9g_aem_5ML-d1-MQG3VPkRV8ud57w

I adore Aran and am heartbroken that he lost his Glaslyn nest last season due to a late return that he had shared with Mrs G and Elen. Elen has not been seen for a week. No one knows her status. Thankfully, individuals are keeping track of Aran as Teifi continues to reign over the Glaslyn nest.

A collage of four images showcasing an osprey perched on a wooden post and a branch, with a green background.

I love this screen capture and information by Jenny Powell. Iris can out-fish any of the local ‘Masters’ or male ospreys! She is really quite amazing – at least thirty years old.

A close-up of an osprey standing on a wooden post, showcasing its prominent features and feathers. The bird appears healthy and strong, with a piece of food visible at its feet.

European ospreys arriving.

Two ospreys in a nest, surrounded by sticks and branches, with a forested area in the background.

Seems to be very windy at all the nests in the UK. This is Telyn waiting for Idris and a fish at Dyfi where the camera has been on and off.

An osprey standing on a nest made of twigs and branches, with natural vegetation in the background.

Harry is doing a good job for Flora at SS Alyth.

An osprey flying above its nest while holding a fish, with another osprey sitting in the nest on a sunny day.

As reported earlier, all is well in the Usk Valley in Wales where both ospreys have returned.

https://www.uskvalleyospreys.org/news/reunited-and-re-bonding?fbclid=IwY2xjawRHOlxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe0HLjDn3XOL4yXcE_Lxf0oDkSIk1SsQPMaMibOf5b2zBwjFmJsGfRUuz1etE_aem_qOSW_SqZh3zAqU9-HdADEQ

Blue 022 doesn’t mind the strong winds when it comes to mating with CJ7 at Poole. Watching for eggs!

Two ospreys in their nest, with one standing over the other amidst branches and greenery.

Thank you so much for being with us today. Unless there is news about Louis, I will be taking a wee break for a few days. I really want to get ahead on the spring cleaning of the garden. It is going slowly this year – wish me luck!

Thank you so much to the individuals who created videos, to Geemeff for all the daily news from Loch Arkaig, and to those who have posted wonderful screen captures and information on FB. I am always grateful to the owners of the streaming cams that allow us to look into the lives of these bird families.

Iris and Blue 35

6 April 2026

Hello Everyone!

It could be a very busy day at the UK nests and in the western part of the US as favourable winds are blowing in the ospreys.

It has been confirmed that our dear Iris is, indeed, the osprey that landed early this morning on the Hellgate Canyon nest. I hope everyone had a good cry – a joyful one. Now let’s get that young male osprey back that was courting her last season!

Louis and Starr are already back. Starr was the first to arrive in Missoula. Their nest is at the Baseball Park – and despite all we think, Louis is a good mate to Starr and they raise 2 or 3 chicks to fledge every year.

Gosh, Iris looks good.

An osprey with spread wings standing on a nest made of sticks, with a view of an empty parking lot in the background.
An osprey spreads its wings while standing on a nest made of sticks. The background shows a parking lot and lampposts.
A close-up view of an osprey nest made of branches, with an osprey perched nearby. The scene is set against a parking lot in black and white.

Blue 35 has returned to Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve in Cumbria and is reclaiming her nest after Blue 717 got a little friendly with White YW.

We are waiting the arrival of Louis at Loch Arkaig Nest 2 in Scotland. His mate Dorcha will be delighted to see him land with a nice big trout.

Busy day at the Glaslyn nests:

A social media post detailing an eventful day at Glaslyn Valley, highlighting the presence of ospreys at the Glaslyn nest, with mentions of various birds and activities throughout the day.
A close-up view of two ospreys in a nest made of twigs, with one osprey standing and another slightly turned. The nest contains some moss and dirt. In the lower corners, there are additional images of ospreys, one in flight and another perched.

Lots of action at Loch of the Lowes.

Ospreys at Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre engaging in territorial behavior as one female osprey defends her nest from another.
An osprey perched on a large nest made of twigs, surrounded by trees and a scenic lake in the background. Two smaller images show the osprey in flight.

Thanks, Alison Copland. BoPH have created a genealogy chart. The Carey nest is the one for CJ7 and Blue 022, and it has a streaming cam.

A flowchart detailing the breeding history of ospreys in Poole Harbour from 2022 to 2025, including nests and individual codes for each bird.

Latest arrival news from Kielder Forest:

More males, at last!

One of my favourite males, Tegid Z1, Monty’s son, who breeds on a private nest, has returned safely.

A screenshot of a Facebook post detailing the return of a BTO ringed male osprey at Glaslyn, alongside a female osprey, with information about their breeding history and nesting partners.

So the males are starting to show up in Wales, too. Come on Louis!!!!!!!!!

The feeding is going very well at the Achieva Osprey platform. My goodness, if I didn’t know better, I would think this was a new male. (Maybe it is – I am not trying to start rumours here, just pondering the fish deliveries. I was never that pleased with Jack’s deliveries for Diane and the kids. Has anyone truly identified head markings?)

A bird sitting in a nest made of twigs, with a second bird perched nearby on a wooden post. In the background, trees and residential buildings are visible.

Bella and Scout’s two eaglets are doing just fine although there was a choking concern for the baby earlier on Monday.

Two adult bald eagles are tending to three fuzzy chicks in a nest made of twigs and straw.

Nature chat’s banner:

Interloping Common Buzzard laid 2nd egg today at Lesser Spotted Eagle Cam, as usual LSE pair hasn’t arrived for the season yet.

Hatch occurred yesterday for 2nd egg at Fort St. Vrain Station Eagle Cam, and pip observed on 3rd egg.

Pip watch continues for 3rd egg at ND-LEEF Eagle Cam.

Peanut has branched at the Winter Park, Florida Bald Eagle nest. Best be watching this energetic second hatch. She is going to take off fast!

News about California Condors:

A California condor egg resting in a hollow cavity inside a towering redwood tree, surrounded by mist and foliage.
Text discussing the California condor's history and its relationship with ancient megafauna, highlighting its role in ecology and conservation.
An image depicting a California condor with a tracking device, alongside a nest containing an egg, set against a backdrop of a coastal redwood forest and ocean.

Stop over and see the two little cuties that Jackie and Shadow are feeding and brooding. They are two little round teddy bears! So very happy for our darling couple.

Take care everyone. Iris’s arrival has made this day much brighter! We are all delighted. If Louis returns, I will be posting again. Otherwise, I will see you later in the week.

Thank you to ‘PB’ for her messages, to the owners of the streaming cams for my screen captures and for allowing us to witness the life of these incredible birds. I am grateful to everyone who posts on FB with information. Without your eyes, we might miss something!

Both eaglets have hatched at Big Bear

5 April 2026

Wow. Isn’t this a great morning?! We had marvelled at Jackie and Shadow’s first hatch keeping a keen eye on that second egg that was pipping knowing full well there would be two eaglets today – and there are!

We missed the second hatch. Thanks to ‘PB’ for sending me some great images while we were out walking Toby.

It has been a while since I watched the news. In fact, I have made a conscious decision to live in the moment, to rejoice in what is happening in our garden as the seasons change, and to monitor how our on-screen bird families are faring. The world is too dark and from past experience checking on streaming cam videos that show ‘death’, it would seem that more people prefer to see a ‘snuff’ video of an eaglet than one where a much loved and wanted chick is hatching. To me that is simply ‘sick’. So, I don’t post them and I don’t watch them.

Today was also a glorious day in the garden. At 0900 three Blue Jays appeared! Three. One of Junior’s and the Mrs fledglings from previous years has returned. They make their nest in the tree across the lane now that their big elm has been cut down. Mr and Mrs Crow have arrived. We have started putting out leftover chicken and their cheesy dogs as they begin to build up after the winter and prepare for their nesting. The Starlings are here, the sparrows are down in number, and the chickadees arrive at dusk and dawn. The Red squirrels are busy caching peanuts – I do not know why and to date, we still have dear Dyson coming with her kits. She is VERY old. We know it is her because of markings that we have compared over the years. With lots of good food and a safe environment, Dyson can possibly live for several more years. That makes me happy.

The Starlings yesterday:

I could never catch the three together in the same frame.

Two blue jays perched near a feeder, one holding a peanut, with a background of twigs and branches.
Two blue jays at a bird feeder filled with peanuts, one in flight with a peanut in its beak and another perched on the feeder.

I record the seasonal changes in the garden including the arrival of more species in this book:

Cover of 'The Naturalist's Notebook' featuring illustrations of birds, plants, and natural elements, with titles and authors' names.
An open book page featuring illustrations of a large beetle with wings and a black bird perched on a tree branch.

Just like many of the large nature centres keep track of the arrival and departure of their ospreys and eagles, I do the same with all of the garden animals over the years. It is a wonderful way to keep yourself in ‘the present’. Nature heals us – it does not destroy us. We need to embrace the life around us.

Each of us should turn off the outside world to keep our hope and kindness. Most of you will recognise that we are all interrelated and that what is good for wildlife and the planet is also good for humans. Then why do we allow people to destroy our precious home? Clearly, Jackie and Shadow do nothing to destroy Big Bear, and yet their habitat is constantly under threat, as it is now from proposed construction at Moon Camp. I want ‘the people’ to triumph for Jackie and Shadow – not just for them but as a signal that we care about wildlife, their habitat, and the sheer joy that their existence gives to us. If there has ever been a time to step up and be heard on this matter, it is now. Being silent is no longer an option. Whether you do it at the ballot box, by donations or volunteering, writing letters or op ed pieces, do something. That something could be as simple as a dish of life-saving water put out daily and refreshed for the birds and animals.

Baiba has the first feeding attempt at Big Bear for hatch 1. (Gosh, I hope they name this one Sandy!), and they could name the second Speers. That would be a wonderful tribute to a woman who worked so hard for these eagles. https://youtu.be/Lyo3kpR280M?

Baiba has the arrival of the second eaglet: https://youtu.be/CB0Jfj3dVoQ?

My gosh they are cute.

A fluffy gray chick sits in a nest surrounded by sticks and two unhatched eggs, with some straw and twigs scattered around.

There continue to be ospreys arriving. We are keeping a close eye out for Louis and I would love to see Blue 35 return to Foulshaw Moss although I have to say that hope is dwindling by the day. Blue 717 has really taken a liking to White YW and why wouldn’t she? He is an amazing provider.

Fish deliveries at ​​the Pont Cresor nest of Z1 Aeron and Blue 14 are at 07:03 – 11:29 – 16:23 according to chat. This is the new streaming cam at Glaslyn owned by Friends of Osprey.

Z1 Aeron is an excellent provider – one of Monty’s boys. Making his dad proud.

A bird with outstretched wings is perched on a nest made of branches, set against a cloudy sky at dawn. The image is slightly blurred due to water droplets on the camera lens.
A close-up view of an eagle perched on a branch near its nest made of twigs, with a scenic landscape of hills and greenery in the background.

At the nest of Aran and Elen, close to the Pont Cresor platform, Aran is delivering fish in terrible conditions, but no Elen to eat them. It is not clear to me that Aran and Elen have seen one another at all since Aran’s return. Please correct me if I am wrong.

A bird perched on a branch amidst bare trees, with greenery in the background.

Storm Dave has brought rain and wind, with some snow, to Wales. It was particularly bad last evening in Sotlad at the Loch Arkaig nest. Will Louis return today or tomorrow?

Dorcha had a sunken crop. She is waiting for Louis to bring her a fish but she doesn’t know he has not arrived. Oh, please, Louis come home.

A bird sitting in a nest made of twigs and branches, overlooking a mountainous landscape with patches of snow in the background.

Asha has arrived home at RSPB Loch Garten.

A female osprey is seen in a nest made of twigs at Loch Garten, surrounded by a forested landscape with hills in the background.

Keep your eyes on those screens for arrivals and if you haven’t seen the second baby at Achieva, check it out. Dad is doing an amazing job bringing in the fish! What a relief.

An osprey chick stands in a nest made of twigs on a platform, with an adult osprey perched above it. In the background, trees and a street are visible.

To those celebrating, Happy Easter or Happy Passover. May you find peace and joy and have good times with friends and family.

Take care everyone. That is it for today. Toby is getting a nail trim in the house tomorrow. Another one of the convenient services I have discovered and it is now time for me to think of what we might have for lunch. We hope to see you soon!

Remember – if you are feeling the least bit down, put on a jacket and head outside. Sit and listen. Feel the breeze on your cheek. I promise you will feel a thousand times better. If you are up to it, go for a walk. Check out the birds around your home. Let me know what you are seeing. Bye for now!

Thank you to Baiba for the videos of the Big Bear Valley family of Jackie and Shadow. Thank you ‘PB’ for alerting me to the full second hatch at BBV and to all the owners and people who post news including Jeff Kear and the UK Osprey Info FB, I am so grateful. Thanks a billion!

Dorcha and Aran are home in the UK

4 April 2026

Oh, what a day it is going to be. Dorcha, the mate of Louis at the Loch Arkaig nest, arrived home earlier than usual this morning. Aran, who also arrived late in 2025 only to lose his nest to Teifi, has arrived home early and as far as I know, Teifi is no where to be seen. Elen is home waiting for ‘someone’ as hormones leading up to osprey breeding season increase.

Aran arrives at 1005 and leaves returning with a fish around noon.

A bird taking off from its nest, with a green landscape and a tree line in the background.
An osprey perched in its nest with a fish, set against a lush green landscape.

Aran was always one of my favourites and I hope that Elen gets home and this year there are chicks on the Glaslyn nest once again!

Elen returned and the couple reunited at 1522.

Two ospreys perched on a nest made of sticks, with a scenic background of hills and greenery under a cloudy sky.
Two ospreys perched in their nest made of twigs, with green fields and distant hills in the background under a cloudy sky.

Geemeff caught Dorcha’s arrival at the Loch Arkaig 2 nest on video: https://youtu.be/Hv209zQDnHY?

An osprey is taking off from its nest, surrounded by a scenic view of mountains and a river in the background.

Other arrivals are Blue 647 at Kielder Forest, mate to UV. The terrible weather is bringing in the ospreys to their nests quickly this Easter weekend. (They tell me this bad weather is from Canada – sorry folks).

https://kielderospreys.wpcomstaging.com/…/an-easter…/

The latest news from the Usk Valley in Wales.

https://www.uskvalleyospreys.org/news/rest-refresh-refuel-amp-rebuild?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ9_fJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeRPvstfzu6OHuxgaaViMlP-68jraglgHBYShVf0ks0V3MVD19PSl55emjqWk_aem_B6oq0evbpksQq14CC8crqA

Blue 372 is at Lyn Brenig fighting off Crows.

A bird's nest sitting on a wooden pole above a body of water, with a bird standing at the edge of the nest.

There is other wonderful news – news that we have waited for and seriously get the tissues. Happiness has arrived for Jackie and Shadow. It sounds cold and windy at Big Bear!

There are always conflicting reports now about Jackie and Shadow. Jackie is really chatting with Shadow, who is on the nest, and you can hear the raven in the background. There is a rumour that egg 1 has almost hatched or has hatched. i cannot independently confirm this and there is nothing on chat or the events sheet other than pip began on the 3rd. At the moment Shadow has brought in a nice fish and is eating it next to Jackie. (new restrictions mean I cannot post images – which I personally think is a huge mistake on the part of the owners of the cam – they are wanting donations to save this nest!)

At 0738:12 you can see the egg is almost completely cracked all the way around! We are going to have a baby at Big Bear soon. Get the tissues, pop the champagne!

Thank you for being with me this morning. It is going to be a gorgeous Saturday on the Canadian prairies. It feels ‘warm’ , but I have not even checked the temperature. We hope to see you again soon with more exciting news from Bird World

Thank you to Geemeff for the video of Dorcha’s arrival, and the news of that arrival along with Aran. Thank you to the owners of the streaming cams for letting us view these amazing birds, and to Jeff Kear and Mary Cheadle at UK Osprey Information for keeping us abreast of new arrivals. To Kielder and Usk Valley, your reports are so valuable – thank you.

Waiting for Blue 33 and Maya…Sunday in Bird World

22 March 2026

Good Morning Everyone,

We hope this finds each of you well and that you got outside, enjoyed the fresh air, and heard some birdsong! The Bald Eagles are gathering in areas north of me in Manitoba. It is another reminder that spring is just around the corner!

Last year Ping Shen shared his incredible photographs of a Seattle osprey family, Harry and Sally. The couple had three osplets. Sadly, one died, but two flourished. It was a real treat. Thank you, Ping! We are looking forward to Harry and Sally’s 2026 breeding season and all your images and stories.

Ping’s article is inspirational for me, and I think that it will touch each of you. We have all sought refuge in the lives of the raptors for various reasons. We need to cherish our wildlife, recognising how much our ‘souls’ are sustained by nature and how much we have in common.

“With noise and sooty exhaust constant backdrops, with a nest built on top of a 1.5 million-gallon storage tank for sewage runoff, these osprey — Harry and Sally, as I came to call them — engaged and persisted in the fraught, delicate dance of raising young. Engaged in my own delicate dance of raising my own young, I found some of the parallels quite humorous — more than once I would return home after watching the young birds demand food, maws agape, and see my own 4-year-old daughter open her mouth in silent command upon seeing me eat something interesting. Beyond humor lay the fortifying recognition of just how much we — human and bird — shared as parents. That parenting is perhaps the most hopeful act of all, that amid and against calamity and tall odds we dance, nurturing and sending forth a little bit of ourselves into an unknown future. A care package of love and hope tucked under a wing is all we leave them.”

‘LE’ sends us news that the first eaglet was born at the Fort Worth Zoo in 117 years! And no, it is not a Bald Eagle but an African Fish eagle! Here is the information:

The Eagle Has Landed! Meet Our First African Fish Eagle ChickDownload

I am so glad that the NZ DOC and the Kakapo Recovery are keeping us up to date on the 2026 breeding season. These remarkable flightgless green parrots breed only once every four years and 2026 is their year!

Mrs O is at the Tweed Valley nest waiting for a mate. Last year began in a remarkable way and ended in tragedy when two females share the same nest. Once the osplets hatched, the females could not sort out who would provide fish, if they would share duties or what – the male was simply not fit for purpose – and the cute little osplets starved to death.

What a very sad situation.

We are waiting for the first egg for Big Red and Arthur. Poor thing. She now lives in a construction zone.

Heidi writes that the second chick has hatched at the Venice Beach and Golf course osprey platform.

Both ospreys are at the Newport Bay Osprey platform. Here is the link to their camera: https://www.youtube.com/live/yIA5FVKQCIk?

Owls bothered Beau and Gabby’s Kia and Eve Friday night with Eve getting hit.

The triplets at Moorings Park osprey platform are well fed – with beautiful fat little bottoms.

Waiting for White YW and Blue 35. They have raised some incredible chicks at Foulshaw Moss in Cumbria.

The cameras are getting better and better. Thanks, Jeff!

Elen is still waiting at Glaslyn.

A great video of Kai and Eve at the nest of Gabby and Beau in Palm Court, Florida – before the kids depart. It has been a wonderful season for this family! Beau proved all the naysayers wrong and is a good strong mate for Gabby just like she knew. Here is the link: https://youtu.be/CeUxQWwidwY?

There is still time for Maya or Blue 33 to arrive today at Rutland. Birds are arriving.

I would also like to draw your attention to the manner in which the side rails of this nest have been secured. To my knowledge, much of the osprey platforms in the UK are checked, secured, and refurbished before the arrival of the ospreys in the UK. I love what they do at Glaslyn. Why couldn’t someone care this much about the ospreys in the US – such as the nest at Achieva in St Petersburg? How would the owners of that streaming cam like ‘their kids’ to slide through a hole and die? Oh, don’t get me started.

Gentle snow is coming down this morning. The Starlings are waiting for me to put out their kibble while a lone Blue Jay was glad to have the peanuts to itself. Mr Crow is not patiently waiting to get Toby’s leftover meat.

Take care everyone. Check out the wonder that is nature around you, just like Ping Shen you might discover a bird family that you can watch from egg to fledge! I will see you again soon.

Thank you to Ping Shen for sharing their wonderful article with us, to ‘LE’ for letting me know about that African Eagle, to the owners of the streaming cams we are always grateful to be able to watch the lives of our favourite bird families, to SK Hideaways I am always indebted to you for your fantastic videos, and to Jeff Kerr and UK Osprey – thanks. And to all the others who post on FB and take images – bless you!

Elen is home at Glaslyn!

20 March 2026

Oh, what a day to start the spring equinox. Elen has arrived at her nest in Glaslyn. Now…who will be her mate this season and will there be chaos or eggs?

Aran and Mrs G were the ospreys at the Glaslyn nest. Mrs G was replaced by Elen who bred with Aran and then Aran returned late in 2025. A young bird, Teifi, hooked up with Elen but there was a chaotic year and no chicks were produced.

Will Aran return early and reclaim his nest? Will Teifi? Will neither? We wait.

Update on Brutus from the Winter Park, Florida nest:

There is growing concern this morning about the fate of M15’s mate, F23. Suspicions about what happened at a nearby chicken far with the dear female being shot continue to gain some validity as the carcass of the eagle was ‘dumped’ instead of being handed over to the repository so that the feathers could be used in Indigenous ceremonies as is mandated by USFWS.

Fridge Friday for the Kakapo:

Cameras are live at Lyn Clywedog in preparation for the arrival of Dylan and Blye 5F Seren.

At Cornell University’s Red tail Hawk nest, Big Red is definitely thinking about eggs.

Obviously there will be more arrivals – probably the minute I hit submit! Keep your eyes on those UK osprey streaming cams!

Thank you for being with us this first morning of spring. Take care. See you Monday if not before.

Thank you to the owners of the streaming cams that allow us to peer into the lives of our favourite birds, to those who post on FB, to the Audubon Centre for Birds of Prey for taking such good care of Brutus, to Barb Henry for investigating the death of F23, and to you, our readers.

Guess the arrival time at Manton Bay…Monday in Bird World

9 March 2026

Hello! Back again…with a note from Heidi and some links to the osprey cams in the UK, and a four-part possible scenario written by Dr Green for the Hellgate Canyon platform of Iris. Please join me in the hope that Iris and her new man both return this season safely.

Yesterday, it felt like the sky was falling in. First the fire, then the car, then Toby, and then the washing machine broke. I confused the names of the chicks – Brutus (who was awful to the little one) and Peanut (who is much bigger than that now) with the parents Atlas and of course, Mum, who is called Wink. I also forgot something important that happened at Dade County. Heidi refreshed my memory and said I could quote her. So here goes:

“Just to refresh your memory re: Dade County eagles:  You cannot believe what you read some chatters say, because most of them are confused.  The eaglets were mixed up at banding, then the admin mandated that we call them by the wrong names.  The experienced chatters have resorted to calling the eaglets by their band numbers, because they don’t want to call them by the incorrect names.  R9 is the older brother (band 7/0), and he fledged on 3/4.  R10 is the younger brother (band 6/9), and he branched on 3/4.  As of mid-day on 3/9, R10  has not fledged.

(you may quote me with that statement if you wish)

If you haven’t seen it, I made a video of R9’s return to the nest a couple days ago, here is the link:

https://youtu.be/a-de8VVgRuE

Brad is hosting a guess the date of the arrival of Maya and Blue 33 at Rutland Water’s Manton Bay Osprey platform. You need to go to the YouTube channel and put your guess into the chat. To help you, there is the observation board and history of the nest at the top of the chat. Here is the link to that streaming cam: https://www.youtube.com/live/V08ET209nvU?

I hear cows in the distance today. Where are the Egyptian geese??? Have they moved on already?

There are ospreys already on a nest in The Highlands. Birds are arriving early everywhere. So join the fun and guess the date!

Sheep bleating at Glaslyn. Wonder what will happen here! Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/Lsey7l4rfDw?

Loch of the Lowes is live! Oh, I wish Blue NC0 would return early and get a mate after last season’s fiasco. We need to remember that she has lost her band. Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/bod12rMVvO0?

Loch Arkaig camera 1 link: https://www.youtube.com/live/–l_qKzu2kE?

Loch Garten is live. Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/hDTqaE-H5dA?

White-tail Eagle cam in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland is on line. Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/live/_4huKcVJfiI?

There is at least one osprey, Frederick the male, at the Outerbanks platform (OBX) in the States. Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/r81Jy030Q20?

Waiting for a few of the UK cams to come online. Will continue to add images and links throughout the coming days. These include Dyfi, BoPH, Lyn Clywedog, Usk Valley, amongst others.

We are less than a month from the favourite day for Iris to arrive at her nest. Dr Greene has given us four possible scenarios for this coming osprey season at the Hellgate nest.