Things are starting to hot up surprisingly early, given the harsh winter we've just had. Ospreys have been seen on Loch lochy, apparently first sighted over two weeks ago, at the beginning of March. The female from last year has returned, plus the chick she reared. It's great news that the chick has survived her huge return return journey to West Africa and made it back safely.
The local forestry commission wildlfe ranger also reported seeing two black throated diver on Loch Oich at the weekend, and the sea eagles are active again on Loch Arkaig. I just hope that the early arrivals don't suffer a shortage of food caused by the hard winter.
I have another taster session going out tomorrow. I think we'll try Loch Arkaig this time and see if the osprey and sea eagle are around. The winter migrants should be starting to leave soon, so I expect we'll see less of the golden eye and whooper.
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