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Loch Garten osprey diary > Stop Press...... Intruder is back

Stop Press...... Intruder is back

An unidentified osprey (sex unknown) has been around the nest since 7.55am this morning. It landed very briefly on the nest at 8.25 only to be chased off by OVS...... are we in for a repeat of yesterday?

We will keep you informed of developments.

Posted by david gascoigne at 8:45 on 3 May 2008.  22 comments

Comments

Carol
Posted on Saturday, 3 May 2008 at 9:11
Reply to John Harwood about size of nest "The nest is a large structure made of branches and twigs, lined with small twigs, moss, bark and grass. It takes both birds 14-21 days to complete a new nest, which at completion can be 120-150 cm across and 50-60 cm deep. As more material is added in later years, the nest can grow to a depth of 150-200 cm. " This nest is probably well over 1 a metre wide!
Debby Thorne
Posted on Saturday, 3 May 2008 at 9:55
This is edge of your seat stuff! Just keeping everything crossed for EJ and OVS - its hard enough trying to incubate eggs without intruders to fight off too! All quiet at the nest at the moment - long may it continue!
Warbler
Posted on Saturday, 3 May 2008 at 9:56
I just happened to check the webcam at about 2320 my time last night and EJ was very agitated. In fact, she flew off, leaving the nest for about 10 minutes but staying very close and alarm calling from time to time. When she returned, she immediately settled down to incubate once more but she was still alert.
finta
Posted on Saturday, 3 May 2008 at 10:01
Round about midnight Fri night I was about to turn off my PC when I heard squawking from the nest, followed by wings beating. When I got the picture up the nest was unguarded, but one of the pair (couldn't tell which in the 'dark') came back about ten minutes later. Perhaps the intruder had visited?
esmith
Posted on Saturday, 3 May 2008 at 13:00
could Henry be in the group as it sounds that there coming back could we see Henry turning up?
John Harwood
Posted on Saturday, 3 May 2008 at 13:49
Thanks Carol, it's really hard to comprehend how big the nest is and how big the birds are unless you see them in the flesh really. Has the intruder been back since 8:25 this morning?
Maureen
Posted on Saturday, 3 May 2008 at 15:29
Third egg laid on 24th. April Has not turned white yet - can anyone tell me why?
Debby Thorne
Posted on Saturday, 3 May 2008 at 15:37
How long can the ospreys be off the eggs before they lose them?
Carol
Posted on Saturday, 3 May 2008 at 16:37
16:36 OVC brings in dinner for EJ!!
Debby Thorne
Posted on Saturday, 3 May 2008 at 16:37
OVS just taken over duty at 16.45 - as he nestled down onto the eggs, he fell forward on to his chin! he looks as though he has the eggs under his chest almost as his bottom is sticking upwards - doing his fatherly duties and keeping the nest tidy too!
Sian Jones
Posted on Saturday, 3 May 2008 at 16:38
16.35 OVS flew in with tea!! a fish for EJ! off she flew to eat and OVS takes up his post! So glad to see things a bit calmer today (the weather has been blowy though!!)
Robert
Posted on Saturday, 3 May 2008 at 16:47
16.40hrs OVS delivered a large fish which EJ gratefully received and flew off to scoff.
Debby Thorne
Posted on Saturday, 3 May 2008 at 17:20
Just had a bit of a precarious change over! OVS was still on the eggs - with bottom in the air - EJ came back and was politely telling him to move as it was her turn - he had to push himself up with his beak and get off backwards as EJ was moving in - thought the eggs were going to get squashed - thankfully they managed the changeover without any damage - OVS now flown off.
RichardU
Posted on Saturday, 3 May 2008 at 18:54
At 16.35 OVS brought a fish and EJ left with it straight away. I'm really enjoying reading all the comments. The enthusiasm is fantastic.
Sian Jones
Posted on Saturday, 3 May 2008 at 23:14
23.12 and off she/he flew but was back in about 30secs, couldn't disinguish who it was though!
John Harwood
Posted on Sunday, 4 May 2008 at 8:49
EJ is very aggitated this morning, she has been calling constantly for about an hour. What is going on, is she hungry or worried about intruders?
John Harwood
Posted on Sunday, 4 May 2008 at 9:50
I am addicted to this site, just joined the RSPB and intend visiting one of the Osprey visitor centres tomorrow, probably Peebles as this is the nearest to me
John Harwood
Posted on Sunday, 4 May 2008 at 10:15
At 10:10 EJ became very agitated again and I saw another bird fly just below the nest, probably another Osprey but not sure
Alan Buglass
Posted on Sunday, 4 May 2008 at 18:26
17:50 OVS delivered a fish, EJ flew off for her meal
Tex
Posted on Monday, 5 May 2008 at 10:35
I just love this site. I go to Loch Garten every august to see the ospreys and up till now have always felt that I have missed the unfolding events as they happen. Not this year. I have discovered a couple of things that have helped increase the enjoyment. First of all, the comments from the public regarding fish deliveries are very helpful though it should be noted that the comments page on the video link is not the same as the Loch Garten diary, which can be confusing at times. The best discovery was a download of a free utility (windows system) called always on top, which allows the osprey video window to be there at all times when I am working and needing just a click of the mouse to zoom to full screen when any activity occurs. Absolutely invaluable. Keep up the good work RSPB and see you in August.

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