Loch Garten Ospreys (2 Viewers)

[jpoyner]

Light covering of snow here in Nethybridge this morning though fewer snow showers than yesterday. Still blustery and cold!

 

[Tiger_mz]

New blog from Loch Garten. Osprey Team 2015

 

[Tiger_mz]

Light covering of snow here in Nethybridge this morning though fewer snow showers than yesterday. Still blustery and cold!

That second link in your signature is broken.

 

[jpoyner]

That second link in your signature is broken.

Ah, thanks. Think I fixed it now.

 

[Tiger_mz]

EJ is back.

 

[Sandra (Taylor)]

EJ is back.

Reported as back today at 5.00pm ish

Great news.

 

[Tiger_mz]

A video of the arrival of EJ at Loch Garten

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=df1dwEYT_rI

 

[Tiger_mz]

New Blog From Loch Garten

New blog from Loch Garten.

Welcome Back EJ

 

[jpoyner]

Do they think it's a male or female Pine Marten in the nest. If the later she should just be having kits at this time of year, which could be interesting. They have been recorded sharing Eagle nests in the Highlands when birds present and actively breeding!

 

[Tiger_mz]

Do they think it's a male or female Pine Marten in the nest. If the later she should just be having kits at this time of year, which could be interesting. They have been recorded sharing Eagle nests in the Highlands when birds present and actively breeding!

I do not think EJ would be too happy with a pine marten around. Her first nest in 2001 was robbed by pine martens as far as I know.

 

[jpoyner]

I do not think EJ would be too happy with a pine marten around. Her first nest in 2001 was robbed by pine martens as far as I know.

I hope not, but if it's a pregnant female she won't want to go far.

 

[Farnboro John]

Garten had a family showing a few years ago by the Osprey centre (I missed them by a few days but they were there for weeks) so there may be an alternative in the roofspace or something: I guess the Pine Marten will know.

John

 

[jpoyner]

Garten had a family showing a few years ago by the Osprey centre (I missed them by a few days but they were there for weeks) so there may be an alternative in the roofspace or something: I guess the Pine Marten will know.

John

Yes, think they were under the floor, a young one popped up the tree trunk just inside the entrance one afternoon when I was there!

 

[Tiger_mz]

Garten had a family showing a few years ago by the Osprey centre (I missed them by a few days but they were there for weeks) so there may be an alternative in the roofspace or something: I guess the Pine Marten will know.

John

A pine marten has appeared on the nest at least once for at least the last four years.

 

[Peewit]

I am pleased to hear that EJ is back o

 

[Tiger_mz]

I am pleased to hear that EJ is back o

THere were a number of worried people.

This was only her second April arrival. See EJ profile

 

[jpoyner]

Is everyone reading this thread currently aware of the appalling events which are going on at the Strathallan Osprey nest site to ensure the T in the Park concert goes ahead? A fully extended "cherry picker" flying a flag and balloon is currently parked near the old nest to deter the returning birds from landing on it. So far, nothing at all has been done, as apparently there is no law being broken unless a bird actually lands on the nest and is frightened away!! You can follow events here : https://twitter.com/stactiongroup

 

[Tiger_mz]

Is everyone reading this thread currently aware of the appalling events which are going on at the Strathallan Osprey nest site to ensure the T in the Park concert goes ahead? A fully extended "cherry picker" flying a flag and balloon is currently parked near the old nest to deter the returning birds from landing on it. So far, nothing at all has been done, as apparently there is no law being broken unless a bird actually lands on the nest and is frightened away!! You can follow events here : https://twitter.com/stactiongroup

Yes I am aware of this situation. However now that the nest has got so much publicity I think it is best that the ospreys do move otherwise they will be a target for egg thieves everywhere.

Also I do not think it is good for osprey fans to come into conflict with T in the Park fans. That could be very dangerous.

 

[Sandra (Taylor)]

Is everyone reading this thread currently aware of the appalling events which are going on at the Strathallan Osprey nest site to ensure the T in the Park concert goes ahead? A fully extended "cherry picker" flying a flag and balloon is currently parked near the old nest to deter the returning birds from landing on it. So far, nothing at all has been done, as apparently there is no law being broken unless a bird actually lands on the nest and is frightened away!! You can follow events here : https://twitter.com/stactiongroup

Thanks for bringing this to our attention, John.

 

[Tiger_mz]

EJ is sitting on a tree outwith the view of the camera today.