MORNING, ALL!

For many a year Orville sat by the scrape,
Along came Orion to help him escape;
Down to the ground he fledged with a whack,
Poor Orville in pieces is not coming back.

Well done, Joyce!

 

I remain fascinated that these big, powerful BOPs should have such delicate calls.

Wind still howling. Osprey on nest calling loudly in an attempt to be heard above the din.

http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/things-to-do/wildlife-webcams/loch-of-lowes/

Enjoying some sun.

More excitement!

http://blogs.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/osprey/2013/03/26/eyes-to-the-skies-its-osprey-time/

Calling like mad and trying to make itself heard over the howling wind. How it is hanging on, I do not know.

Osprey at nest NOW!!! Woo-hoo!!

Apropos MAK's post re her shake-down... I once read something re the forms one has to fill out when visiting the States. The question, apparently, was: "Do you plan to overthrow the Government of the United States by violent means?" One clever lad's response was: "Sole purpose of visit". Now, what would they expect you to say!

[MAKfalcon (MAK):]

MAKfalcon (MAK): Thomson Reuters security just asked if I was a terrorist!Didn't recognize me in a car-remembers me walking around with my cart!lol

Link:
http://twitter.com/MAKfalcon/statuses/316523597113987072

And of course you said YES! WHAT?? What sort of an answer would they expect!

Could someone fill me in... So it looks like DC is "The Only Tiercel in Town", right? Which seems to indicate that he will be doing the biz (or trying to) for both Beauty and Pigott. Is this right?

DC is currently splitting his time between and Beauty and Pigott. No other tiercels are being observed making regular visits to either location. However, the situation could change at any time.

Thanks, Shaky.

Could someone fill me in... So it looks like DC is "The Only Tiercel in Town", right? Which seems to indicate that he will be doing the biz (or trying to) for both Beauty and Pigott. Is this right?

Oh, he's got them both and yes, you are correct!

Thanks, Donna. Watching closely to see how this all plays out. Too bad (?) that UT did not stick around. I was wondering whether his disappearance at the time when DC showed up was no coincidence.

Could someone fill me in... So it looks like DC is "The Only Tiercel in Town", right? Which seems to indicate that he will be doing the biz (or trying to) for both Beauty and Pigott. Is this right?

Camera not working now, but still good osprey action yesterday... no sign of the Lady yet...

http://blogs.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/osprey/2013/03/25/osprey-diary-mon-25th-march/

Splendid pix, Joyce! Wow!