The last Loch Arkaig Osprey family gathering as Louis brings a final fish for his chicks 1 Jul 2024

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Thanks to Woodland Trust from whose livestream I took this clip. Check out their live cameras on Nest One & Nest Two supported by players of People's Postcode Lottery at www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/ospreys
In this clip: 04.53.34 Louis lands with a small whole trout, Dorcha arrives seconds later
04.54.50 Louis departs, not knowing this is the last time he will see his family
Woodland Trust Scotland's statement in full on the translocation of the chicks:
www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/tree...
2024 season:
Louis arrived 15.18.38 Thursday 28 March
Dorcha arrived 14.21.27 Saturday 30 March
First Egg laid 11.13.47 Sunday 14 April
Second egg laid 05.55.52 Wednesday 17th April
Dorcha is injured in an Eagle attack 11.08 Friday 19th April
Third egg laid 02.26.08 Saturday 20th April
First chick hatched 06.16.48 Wednesday 22nd May
Second chick hatched 22.26.15 Wednesday 22nd May
Third chick hatched 16.36.10 Friday 24th May
Sad death of little chick three approx 19.02 Sunday 16th June
Louis last seen Wednesday 26th June
Louis returns uninjured, with fish, Saturday 29th June
2023 season: Louis returned 2 April
Dorcha returned 9 April
Reunited 10 April
Egg1 21 April
Golden Eagle touches down 22 April
Egg2 24 April
Egg3 27 April
Violent Tawny Owl strike causes loss of an egg 23 May
First chick hatches! Wednesday 31 May
Remaining egg deemed unviable by mid June
It's a boy! Chick assessed as male, ringed LY7 8 July
Fledge! LY7 took to the air 19 July
Naming votes counted and LY7 is named Ludo! 19 July
Dorcha last seen 17 August
Louis last seen 24 August
Ludo LY7 last seen 25 August
Ludo sighted in France 24 September & 8 October
Garry LVO sighted in Senegal March 2024
Louis is a father of eleven, six with Aila (2017-2020), and five with Dorcha.
2017 Lachlan (JH4)
2018 No chicks - Pine Marten stole all the eggs
2019 Mallie (JJ0), Rannoch (JJ2)
2020 Doddie (JJ6), Vera (JJ8), Captain (JJ7)
2021 Aspen (LW3), Alder (LW4)
2022 Willow (LW5), Sarafina (LW6)
2023 Ludo (LY7)
2023 season highlights Nest One: • Lochenders! 2023 seaso...
2023 season highlights Nest Two: • Family of three in 23:...
2022 season highlights: • Nest Two in 22: Loch A...
2021 season highlights: • Loch Arkaig Osprey Cam...
2020 season highlights: • The good, the bad, and...
2019 season highlights: • Talons and tantrums, f...
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Brief history of the nests:
2016 Woodland Trust acquire the Loch Arkaig ancient Caledonian rainforest remnant and manage it in partnership with Arkaig Community Forest.
2017 A nest cam is installed on a refurbished Osprey nest. A young male Louis and a young female Aila take up residence and raise one male chick to fledging: Lachlan JH4. 2018 Louis & Aila return but a Pine Marten steals all their eggs.
2019 Louis & Aila return and raise two female chicks to fledging: Mallie JJ0 and Rannoch JJ2.
2020 Louis & Aila return and raise two male and one female chicks to fledging: Doddie JJ6; Vera JJ8 and Captain JJ7.
2021 Louis returns but sadly Aila doesn't. Louis takes up residence on a new nest with a new mate Dorcha and they raise two male chicks to fledging: Aspen LW3 and Alder LW4. This is designated Nest Two, no one takes up residence on Nest One.
2022 Woodland Trust install a nest cam on Nest Two. Louis & Dorcha return and raise two female chicks to fledging: Willow LW5 and Sarafina LW6. Still no residents on Nest One.
2023 Louis & Dorcha return, and raise one male chicks to fledging: Ludo LY7. No residents on Nest One but male Garry LV0 spent a lot of time flirting with Affric 152 despite her mate Prince still being around.
The Woodland Trust nest cam was installed by Wildlife Windows in Arkaig Community Forest, it is funded by The People's Postcode Lottery and operates on wifi provided by Locheilnet. Watch the livestream 24/7.
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@GeemeffGeemeff Күн бұрын

Bye bye little chicks.. 11.06 Cam back on - empty nest. No sign of Louis and Dorcha yet. 10.36 Dorcha and Louis seen perched together a little way from the nest 10.15 on Monday 1st July. The camera has been turned off, the raptor team are here. We are informed that Louis & Dorcha are both perching together in a tree a little distance from the nest. More later as I get new info.

@pamelaconnor5140 Күн бұрын

😢good luck our feathered friends

@dianefleming4213 Күн бұрын

I’m a bit shocked, never seen this happen before. Heartbreaking.

@suzycat2026 Күн бұрын

Seeing Louis with breakfast was bittersweet ❤ Wishing the best for both these chicks. Hope whatever ails Louis will clear up, him & Dorcha need to build up for a long journey ahead. Thanks for all your updates @Geemeff 🙏🏻

@lesleybrown5793 Күн бұрын

What a year thanks to everyone in the Highlands looking after these beautiful birds fingers crossed Louis recovers from whatever is causing him to act like this. Look forward to future updates when they come through ❤

@seancostello8558 Күн бұрын

Can you please explain the reason for the chicks being removed? I tried to access the woodland trust website but can't get through. I've seen them being fed right up to them being removed, which is the reason i ask

@haitch04 Күн бұрын

Bitter sweet! So sad we can't watch the chicks fledge but so happy we have people who watch and care, meaning these amazing birds have a future. Removing the young will also help the parents get strong again and hopefully carry on breeding for years to come. Thank you so much for sharing, it's been wonderful.

@lesleybrown5793 2 күн бұрын

The family ❤ be safe little ones ❤ im gonna miss you but rather that than watch you starve. Geemeff thank you for keeping us informed and your precious insights and videos 😊😊

@samhodkinson5816 2 күн бұрын

There is an update by Woodland Trust as to why the youngsters are being removed from the nest today. Wishing them all the luck in the world in Spain and they grow up to breed there. xx 🙏🏻❤

@MsAremsee Күн бұрын

Poor Louis he looked very hungry, so sad but grateful to those who work tirelessly to protect these birds and it won't have been easy making such a decision. A lovely final picture ❤❤

@andydavies5879 Күн бұрын

Goodbye chicks, and fledge and fly high in your new home in Spain. It’s beautiful there too!

@kielybrigid5233 Күн бұрын

Hope they both flourish and grow Strong and healthy in their new home bittersweet moment for a lot of people, goodbye little ones you will be missed so much.😓😓💓💓

@rosemaryrooney2983 Күн бұрын

Fly high and prosper little ones. It's been a tough time for the nest this year between losing Bob 3, the bullying by the dominant chick and now the concern over Louis and the lack of food for survival. I'm sure it wasn't an easy decision to intervene, but in my view it was the right one. These precious creatures must be cherished. Thanks for all the video/ updates. Here's to a more successful year in 2025.

@andreafinke8734 Күн бұрын

Thanks for information. Sure, something wrong with amazing dad LOUIS. Normally He brings a lot of fish and Takes more Action. Here all talons cross for an positive coming out. Only the best for the two Chicks in spain. DORCHA and LOUIS great parents. Thanks for all and respectful greetings from Germany.

@EileenGoehring-lb8hy Күн бұрын

Totally understand why you removed the chicks, fir their own safety, Dorcha and Louis, good luck ❤️

@b.holmes8283 Күн бұрын

What a difficult decision. Thanks to all involved for your care & commitment. Donation towards your work sent.

@karendaws7942 Күн бұрын

Thinking of you all at Loch Arkaig today.

@roseLA1216 2 күн бұрын

So bittersweet 😥❤️🙏🏼

@AndyMac48 Күн бұрын

Sad end but hopefully things will turn out for the best. Thanks to all concerned with their safe removal and onward treatment. Fingers crossed for a successful translocation to Valencia.

@evatimsel926 Күн бұрын

Dear Geemeff! My heart aches for the family, I watch the events through my tears. Saving the chicks is the best idea in this situation. I'm just wondering if there is no bird rescue institute in Scotland, or competent individuals who would raise the two chicks with great love and thus stay in their birthplace until their migration, without a trip to Spain and torture?

@lillie13ify Күн бұрын

Sad for us that watch and enjoy but the best outcome for the family ❤ which everyone will be happy to see. Thank you for for all the updates and this all just goes to show how wonderful and important the work you all do is for the benefit of all. Many thanks to you all.

@elizabethramsay2564 18 сағат бұрын

Just been watching previous footage. What an amazing mum protecting her brood in such wild weather. They sure look healthy.

@suzycat2026 Күн бұрын

Watching the chicks all night, this was such a bittersweet moment with Louis arriving ❤ Glad you made this clip @Geemeff ❣ I took lots of screenshots to make into a gif, guess I don't need to now. Still concerned for chick1, he so frightened of sibling, hopefully the people that care for them will make sure he gets plenty food. Whatever ails Louis, I pray it clears up soon & he is fit enough for a long migration. My heart flies to Dorcha, she has fought through this unseasonal bad weather to keep chicks warm. Look forward to updates on the chicks, it's hard to say goodbye, they are lucky the translocation project is happening on 10 July.

@Cairnite1 Күн бұрын

I’m extremely sad for this nest. I started watching Louis and Aila (her last season) and their successful raising of the three chicks on Nest 1. Then Louis transitioning to nest 2 with his new mate Dorcha when Aila did not return. We are so lucky to have access to these nests, but it can be so hard at times. Good Luck little ones!

@GeemeffGeemeff Күн бұрын

Woodland Trust Scotland update - Monday 1st July 2024 8am The chicks are to be removed from the nest this morning to go into a translocation programme reintroducing ospreys to an area in Spain. The food supply to the nest has not been keeping up with their needs and we feel this option gives them a much better chance of survival. A detailed post can be read here: www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/osprey-cam/?ht-comment-id=15225467

@JoycePrivette58 Күн бұрын

Obviously they know best and much time and consideration has been put into this. I'm sad that we won't see the chicks fledge and at the same time very glad they will have the opportunity for a better life. I look forward to more from Louis and Dorcha in the future and I thank you for all of your time and hard to work to bring the lives of these beautiful birds into our homes everyday.🤗🧡

@suzycat2026 Күн бұрын

It's for the best , we are lucky The Woodland Trust saw fit to take action. Wishing the chicks a safe journey & safe fledging in Spain. Hoping Louis & Dorcha are both well & eat plenty to build up for the long journey to Africa. ❤

@lindaj5492 Күн бұрын

Geemeff, do you know if there will be any cameras at the translocation centre, or at the release in Spain? They’ll be ringed as Spanish-fledged but I’m hoping we might still be able to follow their progress for a while 🤞🏽

@Greatgran1954 Күн бұрын

So sad will miss them 😢😢

@grahamjackson5074 Күн бұрын

Enjoy a good life 😊

@adriansmith5043 Күн бұрын

So sad hope they keep us informed of there progress

@bksreds Күн бұрын

Adiós a las jóvenes, viaje seguro y larga vida. (Goodbye young ones, safe journey and long life.) Hope Dorcha & Louis will be ok.

@christinebatscher7018 2 күн бұрын

😢😢😢😢😢😢❤

@iandixon6108 Күн бұрын

The current situation is not a good one. With bad weather forecast for the next 2 weeks the outcome for these two on this nest is potentially dire. Does a parent feed themselves or their offspring ? If translocation is an option then sense says use it. Parents and chicks will benefit.

@SheenaOshea Күн бұрын

SAFE AND WELL 😎WILL YOU GIVE UPDATE ON FIRST FLIGHT PLEASE 🙏 GO 🙏🙏🙏

@lynettelumber 19 сағат бұрын

Well at least they are going to warmer climes and hopefully a happy ending for the chicks. Do hope Louis and Dorca recover to continue raising families but we'll have to wait until next season now.

@GeemeffGeemeff Күн бұрын

** Woodland Trust Scotland's statement in full: www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/osprey-cam/?ht-comment-id=15225467

@lindaj5492 2 күн бұрын

Has it been poor fishing generally this year? Weather has been pretty awful.

@suzycat2026 Күн бұрын

Yes, the weather makes the fish go deeper in the water, making it hard to spot them to catch. Pretty sure this bad weather has had a big effect on fishing. Best wishes Linda ❣

@judithc59 Күн бұрын

so both parents have been seen after the removal of the chicks?

@bguntern 2 күн бұрын

Soon they will have to squeak in Spanish - no problem, youngsters learn fast - first of all, when it‘s about food. 😂

@carolgreene8757 2 күн бұрын

Lol they will be multi lingual.. Oooh la la ❤

@haitch04 Күн бұрын

😍

@gianca38 2 күн бұрын

Geemeff, seeing this, i m wondering if it is the good decision to remove the chicks 😢

@lindaj5492 2 күн бұрын

From other videos & Geemeff’s comments, it seems Louis has only been able to bring one or two fish per day recently: and he’s clearly not strong enough to do more as he’s been perching more than fishing. So it’s either intervene with a well-established relocation programme or have both chicks - and maybe both adults too - slowly starve in Scotland or die during migration. The species is still vulnerable after near extinction from the wrong type of human actions: relocation is the right action in this situation.

@carolgreene8757 2 күн бұрын

It's a hard choice either way.. Not taken lightly I'm sure! Giving all 4 the best chance of survival. ❤

@GeemeffGeemeff 2 күн бұрын

The fish Louis brought was tiny, the family would need a good half dozen of that size daily to sustain them, and Louis is fishing at nowhere near his usual rate, hasn't been for a couple of weeks now. Plus the weather is unseasonably wet and cold, so as there was this fortuitous opportunity to save the chicks and place them on the translocation programme, Woodland Trust, working with licensed authorities, took the momentous decision to remove them.

@christine5557 Күн бұрын

Sad, but necessary I feel. The best for all the family. Fair well Bob 1 and Bob 2. I hope that we get to know if you were male or female…😢 Safe journeys 🙏🏻👋🏻💜💜

@thehighvibe5528 Күн бұрын

those chicks are fine and you gotta leave Nature alone as she knows best... bad decision imo

@anniemac3075 Күн бұрын

@thehighvibe5528 Read the pinned statement above, the people involved know exactly what they're doing & don't intervene except in exceptional circumstances like this.

@mccann82 Күн бұрын

They might be “fine” at the moment but the people making decisions arent as short sighted as you.

@thehighvibe5528 Күн бұрын

@@mccann82 there is a nearby vulture or crow family waiting on them to perish... you can come up w all the excuses you want but you are on the wrong side here... the cycle of life is not for human control

@mccann82 Күн бұрын

@@thehighvibe5528 just nonsense that argument though isn’t it? Or no animal rescue would exist anywhere. Without human intervention there wouldn’t be a single Osprey in the U.K.

@billyb7465 Күн бұрын

@@anniemac3075 To be fair, they said in their statement they were going to take the chicks anyways. "This programme was already planned and in motion and it has been incredibly fortuitous that the timing fits with the emergence of our crisis on the nest at Arkaig.” Basically, they lucked out that there happened to be a crisis now, because otherwise people would have been upset when they just barged in and took the chicks.