tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743646701098031420.post9108353342890829058..comments2023-12-29T08:17:02.739+00:00Comments on Owls and Other Things of Interest:: Titus John Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02257227880929684276noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743646701098031420.post-28550656240163962092017-04-05T21:06:13.518+01:002017-04-05T21:06:13.518+01:00Hi Roos and thanks for the visit, The Ospreys are ...Hi Roos and thanks for the visit, The Ospreys are amazing birds, the way they return to Rutland travelling all that distance, and yes we have an egg, hopefully another tomorrow. We have 15 adults back at the moment, lets as you say we have a successful season. All the best, John. Loved your Spring has arrived blog, hopefully I will see some orange tips soon. Titus John Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02257227880929684276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743646701098031420.post-53174502794821238572017-04-05T09:57:29.975+01:002017-04-05T09:57:29.975+01:00Hello John, it has been a while since my last resp...Hello John, it has been a while since my last response being out a lot and things on my mind. This is again a wonderful blog. And is it not fantastic that the Ospreys are back! I watch them on the webcam and I understood that there was already the first egg? Enjoy the season and I hope that it will be a succesfull one.<br />Take care,<br />RoosRooshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02095611236289233818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743646701098031420.post-88493831965147440462017-04-04T20:52:20.394+01:002017-04-04T20:52:20.394+01:00Hi Noushka have a wonderful break and I'm sure...Hi Noushka have a wonderful break and I'm sure you will return with some wonderful images for us to see. All the best. JohnTitus John Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02257227880929684276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743646701098031420.post-88839095171119480392017-04-04T17:35:06.814+01:002017-04-04T17:35:06.814+01:00Oh, I get it!!
And I agree, they are fabulous bird...Oh, I get it!!<br />And I agree, they are fabulous birds, wish I the pair we have 3/4 of an hour from my place soon.<br />But for now, I am off to the Atlantic coast again till next we.<br />Enjoy your outings and keep well :)Noushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11583459949373167021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743646701098031420.post-27269513173618315572017-04-02T09:52:28.192+01:002017-04-02T09:52:28.192+01:00Hi Noushka, no panic, we always manage to loose a ...Hi Noushka, no panic, we always manage to loose a bird whilst on duty, someone talks to you, you take your eye of a bird and when you look back its gone and then the job is finding it in 2500 acres, invariably its the male gone away fishhing or to get some twigs for the nest. They are having a good return at the moment and we have 15 birds to date, they really are such magnificent birds. You have a good weekend and the coming week, all the best JohnTitus John Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02257227880929684276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743646701098031420.post-65659162415563635312017-04-02T09:23:04.672+01:002017-04-02T09:23:04.672+01:00Hi John,
I got alarmed when I read your sentence:
...Hi John,<br />I got alarmed when I read your sentence:<br />"Mind we manage to loose Ospreys whilst on duty??"<br />I hope the species is doing well this season.<br />Warm regards and enjoy your WE :)<br />Noushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11583459949373167021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743646701098031420.post-31634230928085476362017-03-28T19:54:45.822+01:002017-03-28T19:54:45.822+01:00Hi Denise, and yes the Little Owls are real little...Hi Denise, and yes the Little Owls are real little beauties, this is not the first time we have taken images and found a second bird later, we must try harder!!. I find Mute Swans fascinating, in fact all swans they are such proud looking birds. The Ospreys are a real treat for us and as you say the lads that go out in the boat to prepare the nests deserve a medal and a pat on the back. I seem to have gained some wonderful friends since blogging and they have all been helpful, some with help with camera settings, and some with id. Thanks for the visit and glad you enjoyed the post. All the best, JohnTitus John Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02257227880929684276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743646701098031420.post-35372008142435654712017-03-27T22:20:12.535+01:002017-03-27T22:20:12.535+01:00
Oh my John, adorable owls again. Well spotted Ri...<br />Oh my John, adorable owls again. Well spotted Richard, and then you finding the second bird, I am totally envious. Fabulous shots! The side profile of the female mute swan is incredible, as is the juvenile mute swan. Again I am envious, I wish I had the opportunity to see more of them here. The osprey building the nest was very enjoyable, and I think those chaps who go out to the nests in their small boats deserve a big pat on the back. I don’t know enough about birds to have helped you with an id but knew someone would help you out with letting you know that it was a female rough legged buzzard. Blogging friends are so generous with their help. Another wonderful post John, thank! All the best, Denise<br />DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743646701098031420.post-14394479083779461112017-03-27T20:23:41.392+01:002017-03-27T20:23:41.392+01:00Don't let me down, lets stick to the story, no...Don't let me down, lets stick to the story, not that its the first time we have done this.Titus John Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02257227880929684276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743646701098031420.post-14704208144797661802017-03-27T20:22:22.488+01:002017-03-27T20:22:22.488+01:00Hi Helma, glad to see you have seen your Little Ow...Hi Helma, glad to see you have seen your Little Owls, they are such a delight and if like ours, tend to watch you very intently. Also pleased you enjoyed the Swan images. The Ospreys are returning in numbers which will carry on into June with the first time back birds. They are wonderful to watch and I am back on duty with them this Thursday, the only problem is they are a long distance away. The gull was a pure lucky shot as it suddenly appeared and was then away. You look after yourself and have a good week. Regards JohnTitus John Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02257227880929684276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743646701098031420.post-31341832787521902522017-03-27T20:15:41.449+01:002017-03-27T20:15:41.449+01:00Hi Noushka and thank you for confirming the rough-...Hi Noushka and thank you for confirming the rough-legged buzzard, this means I will have to report the bird as it's very rare in this area. I would rather call the female the Scottish Female and as you say she has no ring. I think at the moment with us having so few birds it is useful to find out which birds return and from which nest sites, The Little owls will get a bit more of a visit this week as my Osprey duty doesn't start until 17.00 hrs. Looks like nesting material with the gull. Thanks for the visit and you look after yourself. JohnTitus John Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02257227880929684276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743646701098031420.post-22485365686199400322017-03-27T20:09:17.277+01:002017-03-27T20:09:17.277+01:00Hola German y gracias por visitar. Me alegro de ha...Hola German y gracias por visitar. Me alegro de haber disfrutado de los Ospreys, veras muchos de ellos durante le temporada, ya que estare de servicio cada dos semanas cuidando el nido. Deben haber volado razonablemente cerca de ti en el camino de Africa. Todo lo major de Inglaterra. JohnTitus John Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02257227880929684276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743646701098031420.post-34566339302648554992017-03-27T15:54:06.122+01:002017-03-27T15:54:06.122+01:00Hi John,
wonderful to see these little owls :-)
T...Hi John,<br /><br />wonderful to see these little owls :-)<br />Today I also saw the first two little owls and am therefore very happy :-)<br />It will be some time before I go places, but I'm even more take pictures of.<br /><br />The series of the swan is a beautiful series. The drops on the mute swan head are wonderful to see. The juvniel swan is beautiful clear and sharp. The stork nest will soon be populated lol ...<br /><br />I am impressed with your photos Osprey. What a wonderful series and the many foto'sdie you could make here! The flying seagull is prey in its beak. Well spotted.<br /><br />Warm regards, HelmaHelmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01669041021568049241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743646701098031420.post-25151533889384603752017-03-27T13:59:09.276+01:002017-03-27T13:59:09.276+01:00Hi John, yes I confirm it is the rough-legged buzz...Hi John, yes I confirm it is the rough-legged buzzard.<br />A great and interesting post with insight on the Osprey situation. Oh and I am glad "Maya" has no ring!!!<br />Lovely to see the LO's are well on their way to breed in the usual sites, cant' get much cuter than that!!<br />I believe the gull is carrying some nesting material especially because it doesn't look like a prey!<br />Warm regards and keep well :)<br />Noushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11583459949373167021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743646701098031420.post-59111575305380072002017-03-27T11:25:54.549+01:002017-03-27T11:25:54.549+01:00Sounds like a good excuse to me, John. I think we&...Sounds like a good excuse to me, John. I think we'll go with that!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743646701098031420.post-15358390037636214562017-03-26T22:27:20.421+01:002017-03-26T22:27:20.421+01:00Gran reportaje John!!! Las águilas pescadoras Pand...Gran reportaje John!!! Las águilas pescadoras Pandion haliaetus en el nido me han encantado. Un abrazo desde España. Germán Ibarra Zorrillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01264969574304579865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743646701098031420.post-32093243837984677202017-03-26T20:06:33.232+01:002017-03-26T20:06:33.232+01:00Hi Margaret, and I agree with you they are really ...Hi Margaret, and I agree with you they are really striking with the white edges, Glad you also enjoyed the Cormorant. JohnTitus John Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02257227880929684276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743646701098031420.post-68467180086464756792017-03-26T20:04:57.216+01:002017-03-26T20:04:57.216+01:00Hi Margaret, and what a delight to see the lamb, t...Hi Margaret, and what a delight to see the lamb, they are such beautiful little things and it won't be long before they are chasing around, great to watch. The Ospreys are amazing how they navigate over such a distance, and I am on duty again this Thursday, hopefully with better weather. Not sure as to what has happened with your Little Owls, I could always depend on seeing them at both sites. See you soon JohnTitus John Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02257227880929684276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743646701098031420.post-68081341551632315422017-03-26T19:54:56.196+01:002017-03-26T19:54:56.196+01:00Well Richard it took both of us to miss the bird, ...Well Richard it took both of us to miss the bird, I think it only appeared after we and used the bins and started taking the images. Lets hope we have some better weather for our duty this week. See you soon. JohnTitus John Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02257227880929684276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743646701098031420.post-34577252321336983682017-03-26T19:17:56.898+01:002017-03-26T19:17:56.898+01:00Forgot the young mute swan, very pretty feathers.M...Forgot the young mute swan, very pretty feathers.MAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11463939610341696392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743646701098031420.post-56378523022170258622017-03-26T19:16:22.602+01:002017-03-26T19:16:22.602+01:00Lovely shots again. Like your header - nice to see...Lovely shots again. Like your header - nice to see the Spring lambs. Great the Ospreys are returning. What a fantastic journey and your duties start again. The Little Owl shots so appealing especially the pair in the tree trunk. Quite envious!! Will mine ever appear? Next favourite image is the Cormorant on the branch. Beautiful! MAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11463939610341696392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743646701098031420.post-68332843943847384662017-03-26T11:59:28.691+01:002017-03-26T11:59:28.691+01:00Yep, that was really embarrassing to have missed t...Yep, that was really embarrassing to have missed that second owl when it was so visible and close to the first one! <br /><br />Delighted to see that you survived Thursday, with all that cold wind - and you got some Osprey images too!<br /><br />See you soon - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743646701098031420.post-33394152120912740812017-03-25T20:53:20.125+00:002017-03-25T20:53:20.125+00:00Hi Bob and thanks for the visit, I really enjoy pu...Hi Bob and thanks for the visit, I really enjoy putting the posts together as I am sure you do. Great that the Ospreys are returning, we are up to nine at the moment. Lets hope you and Callum have a return visit. Try Eyebrook Reservoir if you do, you get considerably closer. All the best. JohnTitus John Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02257227880929684276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743646701098031420.post-8117694765033509552017-03-25T20:15:31.388+00:002017-03-25T20:15:31.388+00:00Hi John, you have a load of photos, some of them g...Hi John, you have a load of photos, some of them goes number years. All of them are alluring. Bob Bushellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07819577478571292055noreply@blogger.com