Re: RUTLAND OSPREYS 2012

This is just brilliant. The search for Rothiemurchus:

www.ospreys.org.uk/looking-for-rothiemurchus

Thanks Alan  What a fantastic video of Rothiemurchus and the other osprey! and great report too.

Thanks Alan great video and report.

brilliant!

Wonderful for Tim and the group to see Rothie.  Thank you Alan.

What great news, we can`t wait to see if "our" Rutland birds return safely  round about April.

Farewell to Gambia:

www.ospreys.org.uk/farewell-gambia-a-final-morning-at-tanji

Alan   What an Amazing time they've all had and for us to share some of their exitment and experiences has been wonderful! Thank you. ;)

Osprey education in the Gambia:

www.ospreys.org.uk/osprey-blog

I took advantage of a glorious day to visit RW today, and, after a tour around Egleton, I decided to check out the Lyndon reserve for the first time this year. It's great to think that it's only a few weeks until (hopefully!) 5R and Mrs. return. No ospreys today, of course, but nice to see the Egyptian geese are keeping the nest warm for them:

Also saw my first lambs this year. . .

. . . and a muntjac enjoying the sunshine:

Roll on 27th March!

Thanks for the pics Sandy  love the black lamb.

Thanks Sandy, I really enjoyed seeing your photographs. You won't find it so peaceful in a months time.

Thanks Sandy, great pics especially the Muntjac:

Rutland water stealth cams. Only 10 sec each. Very clear pictures.  

Otter

http://youtu.be/F0sirtb6sDc

Fox

http://youtu.be/u4wr6BQ04w8

Badger

http://youtu.be/9dLIGuj7o9U

Deer

http://youtu.be/EeqnIXrel4Q

Thanks Margo, Brenda & Alan. You're right Brenda, it was blissfully peaceful at Lyndon - which it certainly won't be in a few week's time!

As you know, Alan, it's not uncommon to see muntjac at RW but it's rare to get such a good view (from Tufted Duck hide). Love those stealth cams, especially the otters. I've not been fortunate enough to see one at RW yet, but I'm always on the look-out.

The lambs can't be very old, Margo, as they were tiny. Here's another pic for you:

Sandy.

That is a beautiful pic :-)