Look who's back and bringing moss to the Loch Arkaig Osprey nest! 12 May 2021

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

Update 12th May 2021: Blue 152 returned to the nest yesterday, followed by The Stranger who first appeared on 7th april. They spent more than an hour on the nest kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4vOlImXlp6iY6M 11/5/2021 There have been three females and two males - Louis and this one, The Stranger - 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 small emaciated female who appeared with Louis on the nest 23rd April (kzbin.info/www/bejne/haHceKaumrJ6rac). The Stranger's first visit 7th April (kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGOakqOljpWcgdU)

[@anthonyhawxwell4143]

Just happened to check the nest just over a hour ago and bingo. 152 female with a mystery male. He has already brought moss. This looks promising. I hope.

[@carolynwoodman1734]

Thank you so much Geemoff, lost in a mist of information awaited. Whatever happens, wonderful to see them on our nest. Good luck for their lovely lives. Love the chirping.. Also the Rutland have two chicks. It's a wonderful world. I got a lovely book through Postcode lottery too... chose the nature one. Thank you for your update. Cx known as naughty step.!

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

@@anthonyhawxwell4143 It's exciting, they've been to and fro on the nest the last couple of days - hoping they'll settle.

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

@@carolynwoodman1734 Congrats on your book voucher @PostcodeLottery win, good choice to take the nature book.

[@gillywillybythesea]

So lovely to hear an osprey calling from this nest again! Fast becoming my favourite sound (especially given the lack of it this spring). Thanks, Geemeff :)

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

My pleasure! Am stoked to see Oswpreys on our nest again.

[@lizb7433]

Ooh fingers crossed !

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

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[@susancoates8074]

Brilliant news !!!!

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

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[@freespeechforall1069]

Thank you.

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

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[@billtait4046]

Nice to see some activity at the nest! 👌

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

Absolutely, Bill. fingers crossed for lots more activity.

[@billtait4046]

@@GeemeffGeemeff watched a couple of Osprey flyovers at my local trout fishery on Saturday. No touchdowns sadly but great to see. 👍

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

@@billtait4046 Lucky you!!!!

[@suzycat2026]

Nice to see them again. Seems 152 leads him there 😊 Stranger didn't land on her head this time! He's posing nicely , just needs a fish to help her as she's getting hangry! 💞🐱🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

They're improving! No sight of them for a couple of days but maybe they'll pop in today (17th).

[@suzycat2026]

@@GeemeffGeemeff Seeing them today will make our day! 💞🙂

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

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[@TheGhostlyone182]

Oh that is so good to see ☺️

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

Yes!!

[@carolgreene8757]

Yes this pair will be perfect here!!

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

Fingers crossed Carol!

[@unagault2360]

Good news indeed. Exciting 😀

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

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[@valbrooks71]

This looks so promising!

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

Yes! Very encouraging.

[@gerrymurray1142]

Brilliant

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

It's great news

[@rachaelshackleton2103]

So exciting 😀

[@little-hen-uk-6723]

I happened to have a wee look at the nest earlier on and was astounded to see 2 ospreys on the nest. I hope they are going to stay on the nest, but whether any eggs will be produced at this later time will be an added bonus. Fingers crossed and happy watching folk 🙂. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿.

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

Theoretically possible still to have viable eggs this late in the season, but looking unlikely for this pair.

[@TheHarper11]

He must be young but hopefully will get it right. Hopefully they will stay :)

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

They seem to have taken a liking to the nest, fingers crossed they keep coming back - Blue 152 popped in at 05.25 on 14th May.

[@hildajenkins9497]

Oh, this is looking hopeful.

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

Definitely! It's great to see any Osprey activity, and a new pair gives hope for Scottish Ospreys to thrive and expand their territory.

[@suelaw5082]

Great news

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

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[@janetturner7489]

Ooh I hope we are in for some nippers!

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

Not if this is any indication 😂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZXSXpeumr-pabs

[@unlockscotland]

Where was 152 tagged... Should that not be on a list somewhere?

[@GeemeffGeemeff]

The info is recorded on a database, WT have requested the info but this is a very busy time with all the arrivals, new pairings and chicks hatching so there's no response yet. We do know for sure she's Scottish, and other chicks with low 3-digit numbers were ringed in 2018 and 2019 so we're pretty sure she's either two or three years old. Will post an update as soon as possible.