Loch Arkaig Ospreys

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Loch Arkaig Ospreys

Post by evensteadiereddie » Sat Apr 10, 2021 11:07 am

Shouldn't be long now - it's fascinating to watch the adults arrive, the eggs being incubated and the chicks being fed and then clear off for another year.


https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees- ... sprey-cam/

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Re: Loch Arkaig Ospreys

Post by Duffer_ » Sat Apr 10, 2021 11:13 am

Do they play in the Celtic League? Egg chasing, yeah?
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Re: Loch Arkaig Ospreys

Post by evensteadiereddie » Sat Apr 10, 2021 11:38 am

Probably get a pretty good "fly" half from them......................
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Re: Loch Arkaig Ospreys

Post by COBBLE » Sat Apr 10, 2021 11:39 am

Great name for a water polo team.
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Re: Loch Arkaig Ospreys

Post by Steve1956 » Sat Apr 10, 2021 11:42 am

Come on guys dont spoil his thread.....its not like he would ever do it to someone else's is it?😏

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Re: Loch Arkaig Ospreys

Post by evensteadiereddie » Sat Apr 10, 2021 11:45 am

Oh dear, still hurting is it, Steve old lad ? Funny thing is, the people that matter know it's not me that spoils threads.....

Go ahead, fill your boots, I'm not sure how you can "spoil" a thread on soon to be nesting ospreys. I've just given any bird-fanciers - ooooer - the beaks up about the osprey webcam, I couldn't give a toss what people post about it, it's not my webcam or my site.

I'll let you know if one of them has a dodgy eye......... :roll:

Woof, woof ! :lol:
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Re: Loch Arkaig Ospreys

Post by IanMcL » Sat Apr 10, 2021 3:26 pm

Are they from Liverpool?


Translated... Look our Craig. Ospreys!
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Re: Loch Arkaig Ospreys

Post by Claretincraven » Sat Apr 10, 2021 3:37 pm

Ospreys seen at Barden Resevoir just above Skipton yesterday on their way to Scotland at a guess.
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Re: Loch Arkaig Ospreys

Post by claretdavid » Sat Apr 10, 2021 4:10 pm

Ospreys nest at Foulshaw moss (South Lakes) Its well worth a visit.
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Re: Loch Arkaig Ospreys

Post by Buxtonclaret » Sat Apr 10, 2021 4:29 pm

There were some on Esthwaite Water too, just below Hawkshead. Presume they still are.
Amazing creatures.
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Re: Loch Arkaig Ospreys

Post by lakedistrictclaret » Sat Apr 10, 2021 6:48 pm

The ospreys on Bassenthwaite Lake, five miles from me, haven't arrived yet, but it won't be long.

With patience, and a decent pair of binoculars, it's fairly easy to see them fishing.
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Re: Loch Arkaig Ospreys

Post by JohnMac » Sat Apr 10, 2021 7:12 pm

I used to visit the Rutland Ospreys every year when I lived in S Lincs.

Apparently 11 nesting pairs were scattered around the private estates within that very posh part of the Country - Leics/Lincs/Cambs/ Rutland
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Re: Loch Arkaig Ospreys

Post by evensteadiereddie » Sat Apr 10, 2021 7:20 pm

The hides are pretty well placed around Rutland - having said that I've only ever seen one osprey there. Great location, though, and a decent cycle route around it.

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Re: Loch Arkaig Ospreys

Post by dougcollins » Sat Apr 10, 2021 8:25 pm

Used to see Ospreys regularly when fishing on the Dovey, in the 80's. Much rarer were the Red Kites which are everywhere now.
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Re: Loch Arkaig Ospreys

Post by FCBurnley » Sat Apr 10, 2021 8:30 pm

We are so lucky. See the Ospreys and the Bald Eagles fishing in the lake behind our hose in Florida. It’s brilliant and I’m not a twitcher ( if thats the right word )
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Re: Loch Arkaig Ospreys

Post by evensteadiereddie » Mon Apr 12, 2021 7:27 am

And the show begins again...............at least one of last year's family has returned so far.

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Re: Loch Arkaig Ospreys

Post by tim_noone » Mon Apr 12, 2021 9:11 pm

evensteadiereddie wrote:
Mon Apr 12, 2021 7:27 am
And the show begins again...............at least one of last year's family has returned so far.
Oh...for a minute I thought Steve was out for a stroll Wi' Dog. 8-)
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Re: Loch Arkaig Ospreys

Post by Steve1956 » Wed Apr 14, 2021 12:59 pm

:lol:
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Re: Loch Arkaig Ospreys

Post by tim_noone » Wed Apr 14, 2021 5:06 pm

Steve1956 wrote:
Wed Apr 14, 2021 12:59 pm
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Did you want something Timothy,I'm out every day either walking the dogs,going up hills on my mountain bike or visiting places of interest.You will seize up sat stinking in that plss stained computer chair,its great I'm turning into action man,try it sometime.
Was you trying to be funny?🙄
P!ss Stained computer chair :D Lighten up Lad. I "thought"youd be Walking the Dog. Dont worry about my Fitness Levels. A1

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Re: Loch Arkaig Ospreys

Post by Bosscat » Wed Apr 14, 2021 6:07 pm

tim_noone wrote:
Wed Apr 14, 2021 5:06 pm
P!ss Stained computer chair :D Lighten up Lad. I "thought"youd be Walking the Dog. Dont worry about my Fitness Levels. A1
So your A1 Timbob ... which category do you come under....

A1 Use = Shops, retail warehouses, hairdressers, undertakers, travel and ticket agencies, post office, pet shops, sandwich bars, showrooms, domestic hire shops, dry cleaners, funeral directors and internet cafes.
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Re: Loch Arkaig Ospreys

Post by evensteadiereddie » Thu Apr 15, 2021 9:36 am

Oh dear, Tim, now look what you've done. Upsetting the Brotherhood is just not on.

Loving your Saga advert pic, Stevie..... "Look at me, everybody, I can walk!"...... Tired old guy pretending he's not...
That's just embarrassing.


EDIT - Thank God you've had the sense to take notice and get rid of it. :lol:


Woof, woof !
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Re: Loch Arkaig Ospreys

Post by claretonthecoast1882 » Thu Apr 15, 2021 9:42 am

Good footage currently of the nest being tidied

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Re: Loch Arkaig Ospreys

Post by evensteadiereddie » Thu Apr 15, 2021 9:50 am

Yes, I saw that yesterday. is it just the single osprey at the moment or are they both back ?


Cancel that, I've just read the comments section. Just the one bird so far. The other one is waiting for her test result......
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Re: Loch Arkaig Ospreys

Post by claretonthecoast1882 » Thu Apr 15, 2021 9:51 am

evensteadiereddie wrote:
Thu Apr 15, 2021 9:50 am
Yes, I saw that yesterday. is it just the single osprey at the moment or are they both back ?
Single
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Re: Loch Arkaig Ospreys

Post by lakedistrictclaret » Thu Apr 15, 2021 4:48 pm

To correct what I posted a few days ago, there have been two adults at Bassenthwaite Lake since 31st March.

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Re: Loch Arkaig Ospreys

Post by tim_noone » Thu Apr 15, 2021 9:24 pm

evensteadiereddie wrote:
Thu Apr 15, 2021 9:36 am
Oh dear, Tim, now look what you've done. Upsetting the Brotherhood is just not on...............
Loving the Saga advert pic. :oops:
I know...sorry. I'm interested in the Ospreys any pictures?

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Re: Loch Arkaig Ospreys

Post by evensteadiereddie » Fri Apr 16, 2021 7:53 am

I can't find any from Arkaig at the minute, the live feed's pretty good though - see the link in my first post.

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Re: Loch Arkaig Ospreys

Post by tim_noone » Fri Apr 16, 2021 9:10 am

evensteadiereddie wrote:
Fri Apr 16, 2021 7:53 am
I can't find any from Arkaig at the minute, the live feed's pretty good though - see the link in my first post.
Gotcha... :D

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Re: Loch Arkaig Ospreys

Post by evensteadiereddie » Thu Apr 29, 2021 4:09 pm

Just spotted this "ad" on the Arkaig webcam forum....

"RENT FREE!

Attractive lochside eyrie available for West Highland summer season. Very peaceful and very quiet.
Open plan design, retaining some original-wood effect features.
Partly refurbished, but needs some TLC.
Blessed with stunning views.
Occasional intrusion from hoodies, martens, owls and midges.
Applicants should have a head for heights"




Time is running out for this particular nest to be taken over for this season. There are plenty of pairs of ospreys in the area but it seems that none have decided to settle on this particular one.

Tsk, nature eh ?

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Re: Loch Arkaig Ospreys

Post by ClaretTony » Thu Apr 29, 2021 9:17 pm

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