The good, the bad, and the OMG! Loch Arkaig Osprey family nest season highlights 2020 Woodland Trust

[@souzan651]

The one good thing about 2020 is the famous five. Thank you Woodland Trust and all involved, it has been just fantastic. Nature at it's best.

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[@sunbird3148]

It 's all there Geemeff, what a wonderful season. Huge thank you x more

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[@juliaangerer1028]

A very heartfelt thank you from Austria, Geemeff. So many unforgettable moments , so much to treasure.

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[@mrs.johnjohnson7634]

This Is Wonderful. Aila & Louis fine tuned their skills with making the nest more comfy & protective this season imho. Truly a blessed season for Aila, Louis & all of us that watched, wishing all 5 safe travels to the south. Thank you for this, very special, take care.

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[@evatimsel926]

Dear Geemeff! Thank you for this wonderful compilation of beautiful family. A beautiful memory will remain forever in the many cheerful and touching scenes that leave a mark on my heart. But see you in 2021, in the meantime I wish you all the best, blessed beautiful days!

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[@aileenramsay7144]

This film is wonderful. Thank you thank you

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[@divaden47]

Have watched the whole of this glorious family from reunion to final fledges and departures. I never seen this bird behaviour before in such close-up. My greatest joy was to see how gentle this wonderful birds, with their sharp hooked beaks and talons were so gentle with the chicks in feeding them, and tip-toeing around their tiny bodies with their talons carefully folded up. Nature at its finest and a true life-safer in this dreadful year. Thank you so much Geemeff.

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[@AlitleInLuv]

Thank you Greemeff, that brought a smile to my face, a lump to my throat and a tear to my eye. I’m so looking forward to watching the wonder of nature again next season.

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[@caroleannroycroft3014]

Loved to see it all again. Pray they are all safe and well and that we see them next year. Thanks for this lovely film

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[@jeanadams1667]

How adorable that they argue over who gets to sit on the eggs. Such good parents.

[@annstorey2853]

Had tears watching that, but enjoyed it, so nice to see the family from the beginning till they all migrate, just magical, excellent!!!!

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[@suelaw5082]

Thanks for posting this amazing video of Aila and Louis rearing their family when I am having a rubbish day at work I am sure if I watch your video I will feel better

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[@margitmargit1837]

Thanks for beautiful osprey bird story, they are beautiful creature of God, blessings to you all

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[@suzycat2026]

Hi Geemeff 🙋🏻‍♀️ Thanks so much for this delightful film of the Ospreys arrival & while they were here raising a new family ❤ They went through so much together at the start with owls , crows & even another Osprey. Watching their behaviour is funny & romantic ❤ I'm at the Sugar Plum Fairy part 🎵🤗 so sweet! I hope they all reach Africa safely & have a good Winter. If I miss them, you must be too. Already looking forward to seeing them again in 2021.👍🏻 Have a great day 🐱☯️🌌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦅

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[@annstorey2853]

Just watched this again for i don't know how many times, but still have a tear when Vera finally leaves on migration, stay safe fly high Doddie Vera & Captain, and also Aila and Louis who we will welcome back next year, !!!!!

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[@TheGhostlyone182]

Absolutely wonderful, thank you so much Geemeff for that!

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[@ospreyqueen5247]

Absolutely brilliant! Love this nest. Brilliant season. Thank you! ❤️

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[@jennypink7191]

A wonderful and touching summary of the season, loved it. 😃

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[@elizabeths1989]

No words Geemeff except Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! :)

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[@lesleybrown5793]

Well done Geemeff and massive thank you loved every second I'm saving it for ever

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[@Freddybabykeene]

Simply an amazing film you have compiled - that didn't take just five minutes to do. Wonderful, I laughed out loud and like so many, had a tear in my eye at the end. Thank you very much Geemeff, your a star.

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[@carolgreene8757]

This is absolutely wonderful to have all in one place..Thank you for your tireless editing..

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[@lizharris4582]

Geemeff...You made lock down bearable. During the hard days of looking at a computer screen ( for work) while my partner, a. Doctor was on the front line this Arkaig gang kept me company. thank you.,I’m now signed up for the woodland trust and Have now made good friends On face book Friends of Loch Arkaig Ospreys . This video brings back good and happy memories.x Thank you 🙏

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[@kielybrigid5233]

Being my first nest to watch a few years ago and I was hooked on ospreys so to have so many is a joy for a lot of people who truly love these beautiful birds. Thank you @ all who are giving their time and dedication to bring us live stream, videos @ much more heartfelt thanks for this lovely compilation it tells everything in one go. Until we see them all again fly high and safe beautiful family.

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

The empty nest on a misty morning after all the family has left: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2Wupo2Np9Z5hsU We look forward to their return..

[@sharonmcgrath770]

loved all these video clips, thank you so much .... will watch over the winter months x

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[@scillataylor3883]

Geemeff - I've said it before and I may well say it again - you really have a sharp eye and a creative gift which together give us all great pleasure. Thank you so very much for this - and all the others.

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[@susaneayoung4737]

Brilliant! Thank you Geemeff for this wonderful film.

[@sarahbriscoe9080]

Thank you Geemeff so much for this amazing insight into the lives of Osprey. It has given me so much pleasure and many exciting incidents since I first found you at beginning of lockdown. I have learned so much and I feel emotionally involved with these beautiful birds now. I have to admit that if I ever was having a long , and possibly tedious phone call, I would put You Tube on and watch the birds whilst making appropriate sounds to the person on the other end.

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

LOL, Sarah! Check back next April 2021 when LOuis & Aila return and it all starts again

[@sarahbriscoe9080]

@@GeemeffGeemeff I certainly will - I'm hooked now.

[@freespeechforall1069]

Thank you.

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[@shirleycarson646]

Thank you so much for allowing us to see another great season with our favorite ospreys and for this wonderful highlights reel. Brilliant! ❤

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[@Blue24Osprey]

10.10 - 10.18 : "Gotta see those eggs - I know, I'll use this stick as a lever!" Lol! The 'Revenge' was so unexpected and hilarious! Ospreys are such characters. What great highlights - Thank you!

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[@trishr2946]

Oh gee--this was wonderful! Loved it and am so grateful both for the excellent rescue and this film!

[@mtnestar]

A MAGNIFICENT film Geemeff ! You have done wonders with the footage I followed live during Lockdown. Research, Editing.Sound editing, all perfect !

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[@GeemeffGeemeff]

18th September 2020: Thank you everybody for your lovely comments, I've given you all a thumbs up! I'm so glad you enjoyed this video - Aila & Louis provided some magic moments for us this year, made Covid 19 lockdown a bit more bearable. Some of us had more to endure than others so it's both heartening and touching to read your comments that my clips of our lovely feathered family made things a little easier for you too. Aila & Louis had a very successful season, raising all three Osplets to fledge and depart on migration so there were a lot of highlights to cover. It was a tough job choosing what to leave out, and I'm really pleased you enjoyed the final version. The livestream will shut off on the 21st and the camera will be taken down for maintenance - and the nest tree defences looked at to prevent any Pine Marten visits while our family is in residence! So look out for more videos next April 2021 when the camera goes live and Aila & Louis return to do it all again, they'll be posted here on my channel. Meantime happy flying Aila & Louis and Doddie, Vera & Captain, and my very best wishes to all of you who took the time to watch and leave a comment...

[@Thetis058]

Was amazing to watch this pair Aila and Louis from re-unite to the fledging of their babies. Both did a wonderful job as all three hatchlings all survived. I know it is nature when the one sibling attacks the other to try and off them , however it looks like of like siblings how they roughhouse together especially boys lol . Was so happy to see all three chicks fully fledge in the end . Thank you for the video .

[@loriw2661]

Wow, this was so amazing. Thank you!!

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

Glad you like it, they are a very entertaining family! You might enjoy the 2019 family highlights: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnnVmp-uipmni7M

[@wordreet]

So impressed with this video, really nice editing and story telling. Great fun to watch! I've been watching the Glaslyn live stream most days.

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[@jf752]

cute story and love for Scotland. they have wholesome news stories like this. the US has only turmoil in the news

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

Maybe it just seems the news is all doom and gloom sometimes, but the US has many Osprey nests with livesteams, and report many success stories from those nests. Have a look at explore.org/livecams/ospreys they have five Osprey livestreams.

[@nanalcd5628]

It is so sad the said the true, almost 5 years now....the US going downhill pretty seriously and I blame the politicians and the media for slowly destroying our great nation.

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

@@nanalcd5628 Here on my channel is a good place to talk about wildlife and forget about politics.

[@gillywillybythesea]

Gosh, so bittersweet watching this excellent compilation, Geemeff: I 'left the nest' early last August, as I couldn't cope with the hanging on until it was finally apparent all five of our osprey family had headed south (all the uncertainty!): and I have refrained from watching your edited highlights from last season until now, with the webcam on the point of closure. Thank you so much for this, and for all the brilliant footage you've cobbled together so perfectly, deliciously enhanced by your choice of classical accompaniments. I have ADHD (and am likely autistic; awaiting assessment) and watching these beauties last year, with their many antics - both touching and hilarious - brought me calm and stimulation, both much-needed, in equal measure. Thank you for keeping me sane! Here's wishing great success for the rest of the season to Louis and partner, to all other ospreys far and wide, and to the WT team and webcam community whom I hope to 'meet up' with again in 2022. Stay safe! :)

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

Gilly come join us chatting on WWD/O - the livestream will stay up after the WT comments close.

[@gillywillybythesea]

@@GeemeffGeemeff Sorry, Geemeff; only now catching up on KZbin comments! What's WWD/O? I am having a brainfog moment!! :)

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[@rajah274]

Thanks for the memories!

[@suelaw5082]

Thanks made my day.

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

You can see all my Classic Osprey clips here: kzbin.info/aero/PLeWbkHMlp7Ac_RXDyFY1V7KifmCxxCwgX And if you get stuck for something to watch, all 1101 clips from the 2020 nesting season here: kzbin.info/aero/PLeWbkHMlp7AeRAxIXTcc4WgEc13Iq7WeS

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

Here's the link about the Russians the RAF were chasing on 29th April near the nest: facebook.com/RAFLossiemouth/posts/3282306541802145?__tn__=K-R

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

Where do the Ospreys go? Here are two good websites for migration news: community.rspb.org.uk/placestovisit/lochgartenospreys/f/loch-garten-ospreys/206280/osprey-sightings-2020 kielderospreys.wpcomstaging.com/category/migration-2/

[@suzycat2026]

What a super video you made here! 🙌🏻 Thanks for these links & all your great video posts. You helped us understand what was going on, what a beautiful story of Nature at it's best.🤗 I am missing your posts & the Ospreys. Wishing you a good Autumn & Winter , until the Ospreys hopefully return once again.🙏🏻 Stay well , love to you & everyone else who is missing them. ❤🐱☯️🌌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦅

[@abosultan8490]

Peeeeerfect👍🏻❤️

[@jayhouse3149]

Ya can't move that branch while standing on it Birdbrain!

[@elvacanrodrigues2233]

beautiful

[@carolgreene8757]

The twigs were a feature from start to finish..

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[@GS-in8zf]

i think theve over done it with the branches,lol, bless them,

[@BlueJerry2]

Hey she wouldn't move so bro had to drop the stick on her😂

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

WE ARE LIVE 2021: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZm2q4d5mrB8i5o Edit June 2021 But sadly no one is using the nest this year. However, the livestream is still running in case of visitors.

[@patrickdonnelly9240]

hello geemeff ,when do you think live camera will be in operation again ,hope you are well ,thanks

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

Morning Patrick: right now!!!! Just gone live!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fp_NZmSdi9x_bcU

[@GS-in8zf]

the male is obsessed with sticks ,, less is better, not more ,lol

[@marianadiah4131]

Telurnya menetas. Salam kenal semangat

[@GS-in8zf]

that's really sad at the end, life is too short for all of us , one blink and its gone, and there are all these morons wanting to blow each other up out there, over religion and whatsoever, let us all have peace to watch gods given creatures, the pine martin was the icing on the cake for me, absolutely awesome, life is for living ,

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

You're so right about life being short, make the most of every moment... Thanks for your comment, I keep hoping for a Pine Marten cam, but safely away from our Ospreys, of course!

[@GS-in8zf]

@@GeemeffGeemeff I only ever saw a martin once in Scotland,and it was a rescue, palace rig country park, never forgotten beautiful animal, very rare , never seen an osprey ,

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2021 Osprey countdown clock is running!! ukospreys.uk/countdowndt.htm

[@juancarlosgomezlozano7129]

Bello

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Hello birdie

[@donbaxley5530]

I have a question? Do owls and hawks watch the nests then when the chicks are grown eat them or do they find these nests by chance? It seems they are in the open for any predator to find. From the videos I have seen can do little to fight a predator off.

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

Ospreys prefer to nest in the open, not in the trees - easier to fly on and off. Other species in the area know who's sharing their territory, and an Osprey nest I watch in Latvia has predatory Goshawks nearby who seem to regard the nest as their larder. The Latvian Osprey pair lose all their chicks most years, and the Goshawks only seem to take them when they are big enough to be close to fledging. Similarly with a couple of nests in the US where Great Horned Owls take older chicks and even the adults sometimes. My experience is limited but there does seem to be a pattern, in my opinion.

[@GS-in8zf]

i wish that was all it would take with the misses,, just get her a fish ,

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