Hi-def version: Affric (Blue 152) and The Stranger return to the Loch Arkaig Osprey nest 11 May 2021

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This unedited long clip shows female Blue 152 (now named Affric, see below) arriving at 15.16.57, quickly followed by an unringed male. Looks like the Stranger who briefly occupied the nest from his first visit on 7th April until Louis returned on 11th April. They spend a long time on the nest, there are a couple of mating attempts and Blue 152 calls continuously but he doesn't take the hint to go fishing. He eventually departs at 16.20, flying off to the left while she remains for a few more minutes before departing at 16.24.36 flying centre of the screen towards the loch. Watch The Stranger's first appearance on 7 April 2021: • A good look at the unr...
There have been three females and two males - Louis and this one - visiting the nest so far this season. Females: this one Blue 152, and two unringed ones, the good looking healthy one on 18th April ( • Slo-mo of Louis the Lo... ), and the small emaciated female who appeared with Louis on the nest 23rd April ( • Is this emaciated unri... ).
UPDATE 18/5/2021 - Blue 152 background info: Blue 152 is one of a brood of two females and a male ringed on 5 July 2018 in Glen Affric, which is about 25-30 miles (as the osprey flies) due north of Loch Arkaig. Glen Affric is one of the most beautiful places in Scotland and home to some very spectacular ancient Caledonian pinewood. This is the first sighting of her or any of that brood since ringing so the ringer was very pleased to hear about her. She has been named Affric in honour of her natal area.
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[@GeemeffGeemeff]

UPDATE 18/5/2021 - Blue 152 background info: Blue 152 is one of a brood of two females and a male ringed on 5 July 2018 in Glen Affric, which is about 25-30 miles (as the osprey flies) due north of Loch Arkaig. Glen Affric is one of the most beautiful places in Scotland and home to some very spectacular ancient Caledonian pinewood. This is the first sighting of her or any of that brood since ringing so the ringer was very pleased to hear about her. There have been three females and two males - Louis and this one - visiting the nest so far this season. Females: this one Blue 152, and two unringed ones, the good looking healthy one on 18th April (kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXeWd3SHhLGsbtU)​, and the emaciated female who appeared with Louis on the nest 23rd April (kzbin.info/www/bejne/haHceKaumrJ6rac)​

[@hildajenkins9497]

I hope they keep returning. Its a sad and lonely place without the ospreys.

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

A place of possibilities, Hilda! Fingers crossed they come back..

[@carolgreene8757]

Amazing quality.. I do hope they stay here..

[@hamishbrooks6933]

I am happy to see two Osprey in the nest hoping to see Blue152 and our Osprey star a family

[@shelly3968]

The HI Def version is outstanding quality on my TV, thanks Geemeff. They need to come back now. 🤞

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

They just did - on the nest now still at 14.43, see here kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5maqJqemdJ4qaM

[@shelly3968]

@@GeemeffGeemeff wonderful, thanks Geemeff, just got home, I'll watch it now.

[@lindaj5492]

This like watching a really awkward first date! Hope they can make it together ☺️

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

Linda that's a great way to put it! But they do look like they've spent time together - as Hilda says, hope they return as the nest looks much better with Ospreys on it.

[@TheHarper11]

Happy dance! Fist pumps. Thank you! House keeping! Is that a good sign?

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

With luck, the housekeeping is a very good sign, but would have preferred him to answer her demands and bring her a fish.

[@beel3489]

Just had a look at the Loch Arkaig nest - 14:30 - are these the two from yesterday. 🤞😀

[@lindaj5492]

Just looked at ukospreys spreadsheet but can’t find Blue152 listed - any idea where she’s come from?

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

We know she's Scottish as blue Darvic ring is on the left leg but that's all we know right now, awaiting more info from the ringing team. But's it's a very busy time for them so might take a while. They're back on the nest now 14.45: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5maqJqemdJ4qaM

[@shelly3968]

13:38:45 152 arrived at the nest alone.

[@jambolynn]

🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

Back again 12th May with moss! kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5maqJqemdJ4qaM

[@hazelhallwell3258]

Several matings today 13th May

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

He needs to practise a bit, his attempts so far have been a little lacking in technique..