28/05/2026
Osprey Update 🚨🦅
It's now been over 2 weeks since we last saw KL5. Given the length of time he's been away at such a crucial moment, we expect that he has unfortunately met his end. But without him being recovered reported, we will never know for sure.
So what happened to Myrtle?
She held on as best she could, incubating the eggs, but after 6 long days of no food she had to go fishing.
In the meantime, while she was away from the nest, new unringed male came in and started making himself at home, and when arranged the nest, kicked the final two eggs out.
Myrtle was away from the nest for around a week, and during that time, a couple of unringed males have been fighting for the nest, and most recently, a new, very pale male seems to have aserted himself as the dominant male on our nest.
Just as we started to wonder about Myrtle as well, and whether she had maybe found another nest or started to head south, last night she reappeared! Quickly wanting to make an impression, our new pale friend brought in two fish for her in around 30 minutes, and has continued in a similar vein today, bringing in another three fish.
So what will happen next?
Unfortunately, it is far too late for them to have a successful breeding season this year, but this is a really encouraging sign that another male has taken to the nest so quickly, and Myrtle is getting on board. Hopefully, for the remainder of this season, these two will hang around, strengthen their bond, and defend the nest from any intruders.
As always, never a dull moment, so make sure you stay tuned and find out what happens next!
