Well Mallachie has travelled a fair distance this weekend. When we left her on Friday (with data up to 6pm on Thursday, 15th) she was in the north of Mauritania. Over the last three days she has headed S, passing Zouerate in Mauritania and heading into Western Sahara and past Choum on Friday and roosting near Atar back in Mauritania. Continuing S on Saturday she past Akjoujit, roosting nearby. Sunday saw her journey S continue, roosting S of Mal. Today (19th) she entered Senegal (just) - she was close to Belkindi at 11am this morning. She's pretty close to Reserve de Faune du Ferlo-Nord to her S and Reserve Sylvo-Pastorale des six Forages to her SW - perhaps she'll pay them a visit?
Meanwhile Rothes has had a less travelled weekend, spending most of Friday and Saturday on Ilha Caravela. Yesterday, though she headed N onto Ilha de Jeta, before heading onto the mainland and Cachalame, where she roosted. Today she continued on N to close to Igim, which is where she was at 10am this morning.
Thanks to this week's short term volunteers who put the data in for me while I sharpened my chainsaw after this morning's deadwood creation session.
More tomorrow.
Thank you for the update Alice. It's great to hear our birds are doing well. Interesting to read from one of the bloggers also that Talisman (one of Roy Dennis' tagged birds) is very close to where Rothes is. Thank you to the volunteers, once again, for inputting the data. We appreciate it very much as you know. You take care with that chainsaw now. Pru
Great to have an update, Alice, Thanks. You are a tough one, digging drains was it, and sharpening chainsaws & all- as Pru says, take care!
OMG a woman with a Chainsaw hahahahaha
Many thank Alice for the update it's great to know that the girls are doing fine hopefully it will cotinue
Thanks,Alice ... so good to know the girls are ok ... Rothes seems to be enjoying her exploration of the islands and the near mainland ... and Mallachie is headed in the 'right' direction ... keep it up girls!
Gosh a chainsaw Alice, that sounds dangerous. Hope you have all the protective gear on when you're using it!
Good to hear news of the girls. Mallachie is doing some mileage. She obviously hasn't decided where to stop yet!
Thanks for keeping us up to date and thank to the volunteers for putting all the data in!!
Thanks for the update Alice. It is interesting to note that Mallachie crossed into Senegal very near to the same place that Talisman was on 14.10.2009. Perhaps they will all meet up later for a fish supper.
Much appreciated update Alice. Sounds like we had similar days today, servicing chainsaws - though it's more fun using them, isn't it!
It's a great relief to know that Mallachie has got her skates on and is nearing an area where she can stop for a much needed meal. Also good to know that Rothes is being Rothes.
Is there any job you don't do, Alice ? Don't know how you find the time to write these updates for us, so I really do mean thankyou and thanks to your volunteers also.
I now hope Mallachie does exactly as Sandy says she may do and that is to find the right area, eat and rest.
Really appreciate the news Alice. Glad to hear both girls are doing well!
Thanks Alice for the update good to hear the news of the girls great to know they are doing well just what we all wanted for them. I hope Garten is doing as well as her sisters which I am sure she will be wish we knew where she was though.
Chainsaw Alice ....... what a name! I'm sure I couldn't even HOLD a chainsaw much less use it . Aren't they heavy? Anyway, Alice, I'm very greatful for the news. Thank you.
Sounds like Rothes has gone a bit North to meet little sister and show her the way to the best places for fishing! Thanks Alice, once again, and the volunteers.
As ever, thanks Alice and your volunteers for posting update on our girls. Do hope the creative weekend went well!!
Thanks Alice!
Thank you Alice. Have fun with the chainsaw.