tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post4700161568126774526..comments2024-03-28T12:04:44.953+00:00Comments on Pegler Birding: Rutland Water - the first quarter of 2015Richard Peglerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-51648682123734988042015-05-04T09:08:48.718+01:002015-05-04T09:08:48.718+01:00Thanks, Wally. The owl situation is looking very e...Thanks, Wally. The owl situation is looking very encouraging at the moment, so expect another owl post soon!<br /><br />Best wishes - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-62474221945782755742015-05-04T09:07:01.811+01:002015-05-04T09:07:01.811+01:00Thank you, Noushka. You'll have to come and vi...Thank you, Noushka. You'll have to come and visit some time!!<br /><br />The weather here is getting better at the moment. I hope yours is too!<br /><br />Best wishes for the week ahead - - - - Richard<br />Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-28738542430958077432015-05-04T09:04:39.226+01:002015-05-04T09:04:39.226+01:00I hope so, David !!I hope so, David !!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-32182598159340632692015-05-04T09:03:09.695+01:002015-05-04T09:03:09.695+01:00You're welcome, Roos!You're welcome, Roos!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-48734741151233670682015-05-04T09:02:36.360+01:002015-05-04T09:02:36.360+01:00Thank you, Linda. I hadn't realised that you w...Thank you, Linda. I hadn't realised that you were such an Osprey fan! Best regards - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-81532990338363719432015-05-03T18:31:36.480+01:002015-05-03T18:31:36.480+01:00Great post, Richard! Splendid photographs of many ...Great post, Richard! Splendid photographs of many species I haven't seen. Happy to hear the Osprey is doing well with reintroduction. We have such an abundance here in central Florida it's easy to take them for granted. We have done so with other species to our eternal sorrow.<br /><br />Looking forward to more reporting from Rutland and some of your other spots! Of course, at the same time we fully expect regular updates on the Little Owls! :)<br /><br />All The Best -- WallyWally Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121368850135565674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-16955178646929099562015-05-01T12:03:32.068+01:002015-05-01T12:03:32.068+01:00Thank you for the link Richard :-)Thank you for the link Richard :-)Rooshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02095611236289233818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-43583368447808036872015-05-01T10:23:24.784+01:002015-05-01T10:23:24.784+01:00My goodness Richard, what a post!
Again difficult ...My goodness Richard, what a post!<br />Again difficult to comment on each pic!<br />I sincerely wish the Osprey breeding program works at its best this season, wonderful flight photos!<br />Reed buntings, Shellduck, Teals, parading swans and Crested grebe are also a must!<br />What a place to observe wildlife... Wish I could come too ;-) !!!!!<br />Hugs from southern France, hope you enjoy a better weather than we've got down here!Noushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11583459949373167021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-20107631751788641772015-04-30T23:35:03.132+01:002015-04-30T23:35:03.132+01:00I am following the Rutland Ospreys on FB & Twi...I am following the Rutland Ospreys on FB & Twitter and following Dyfi, Loch Garten & Loch of the Lowes. So far all have eggs :) 36 hides!!! that's amazing!!! Lovely pictures, especially of the Pintails and the Ospreys :-)Linda Yarrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804368844243909168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-48697382617874267042015-04-29T22:15:58.862+01:002015-04-29T22:15:58.862+01:00Great Richard. Your birds "straying" els...Great Richard. Your birds "straying" elsewhere and other birds joining your populations will do wonders for genetic diversity.David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-33204133886051510722015-04-29T11:22:06.443+01:002015-04-29T11:22:06.443+01:00Hi Paul. Photographically, I'd recommend Shall...Hi Paul. Photographically, I'd recommend Shallow Water hide on the Lyndon side of RW for Ospreys. You'll get better views of the action round the nest than at Waderscrape. However, for chance flyovers with closer views, these tend to happen more from Waderscrape. <br /><br />For other birds, light conditions tend to be more favourable at Shallow Water hide, and the water is very high at the moment, bringing the birds closer in. However, the odd rarity can show up in front of either hide.<br /><br />The two hides are only 10 minutes walk apart.<br /><br />Don't knock the offsite facility. You could get the Osprey images of a lifetime! Just take a tripod and don't take anything longer than a 300mm lens, or you'll be too close !!<br /><br />Thanks and best wishes - - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-46156304833349073382015-04-29T11:11:24.423+01:002015-04-29T11:11:24.423+01:00Thank you, Chris. The Ospreys seem to be doing rea...Thank you, Chris. The Ospreys seem to be doing really well now, and we've got good numbers around Rutland Water. The tricky bit is waiting for them to disperse to other areas of the country, and this is a slow process.<br /><br />Best wishes - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-39499617609314590512015-04-29T10:59:41.938+01:002015-04-29T10:59:41.938+01:00Hi Roos. You should try the Osprey nestcam of Rutl...Hi Roos. You should try the Osprey nestcam of Rutland Water - http://www.ospreys.org.uk/webcam/. It's excellent, showing two views simultaneously.<br /><br />My best wishes to you - - - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-9424728805100007522015-04-29T10:54:12.685+01:002015-04-29T10:54:12.685+01:00Thanks, Pete. I see you've been counting the n...Thanks, Pete. I see you've been counting the non-named species too!<br /><br />Best regards - - - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-38291823428869811512015-04-29T10:52:59.605+01:002015-04-29T10:52:59.605+01:00I agree, Doug - it's fabulous to watch the Osp...I agree, Doug - it's fabulous to watch the Ospreys at any distance! The GWE was a highlight for me this winter and I'm delighted that I eventually got it a little closer.<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-13633329009040338172015-04-29T08:43:45.520+01:002015-04-29T08:43:45.520+01:00Another super post Richard, and nice to see that y...Another super post Richard, and nice to see that you've published images of some of the more "common" birds that a lot of us tend to overlook. Please advise.........which hide would you recommend, of the 36 at Rutland (but not the offsite one @ £60) for best views/photo opportunities of the Osprey's?Paul Riddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745064452469646249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-2805313354493967842015-04-28T22:49:36.468+01:002015-04-28T22:49:36.468+01:00Stunning images! I love all your birds, but the O...Stunning images! I love all your birds, but the Osprey and Smew take the cake. Here the Osprey are also a favorite and are in great numbers. I hope they do the same for all of you back in the UK. Strangely, we have them here in the desert during the winter months! Pretty amazing birds and I hope they make a comeback for you all. Really nice birds!Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-26526627664644540532015-04-28T20:21:34.775+01:002015-04-28T20:21:34.775+01:00Hello Richard,
Yes you did spot the Ospreys and m...Hello Richard, <br />Yes you did spot the Ospreys and made some great captures of it. I think I told you that I follow two nests of the Ospreys at Loch of the Lowes and Dyfi On both the nest are now eggs. The other birds you show in your blog are wonderful. Love the Pintail and the Terns as well. <br />Regards,<br />RoosRooshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02095611236289233818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-10664046964283592752015-04-28T20:15:02.618+01:002015-04-28T20:15:02.618+01:00Excellent selection of images showing a least 22 ...Excellent selection of images showing a least 22 bird species Richard, and congratulations on your c.9 years on the Osprey Project. Pete Woodruffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16039548314043002357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-53405744072990287462015-04-28T20:06:04.475+01:002015-04-28T20:06:04.475+01:00It's good to see the Osprey in your posts. I s...It's good to see the Osprey in your posts. I still get excited when I see them distantly. Some stunning images especially of the GWE however the Kestrel sneaks in as my favourite. Douglas Mcfarlanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12267360351215643395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-55575260185240589372015-04-28T18:19:06.963+01:002015-04-28T18:19:06.963+01:00It is a great place, David, and it will be on the ...It is a great place, David, and it will be on the list of places to visit when you're here - unless you have other preferences.<br /><br />Ospreys were persecuted to extinction in UK, and the Rutland Osprey Project is a highly successful effort to reintroduce them. The Rutland project started with very young birds (not yet fledged) translocated from Scotland. We now have a good local population, and the rationale is that the population will radiate out to form a wider population. This is going to be a slow process, however, as Ospreys tend to stay true to their natal site. Not all of our birds are locally bred, however, as occasionally a passing bird gets seduced into staying! We also know, for example of one of our birds now breeding in Wales.Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-46615749974903294972015-04-28T17:52:04.135+01:002015-04-28T17:52:04.135+01:00Looks like a wonderful place to visit Richard with...Looks like a wonderful place to visit Richard with a whole range of species. I can hardly wait! There is a local land trust here called rare (odd name I know) and I am monitoring two areas for them. There are several Osprey nests throughout the extensive reserve and at a meeting on Saturday morning it was announced that funding had been secured to set up another nest tower, but the question was raised as to whether the biomass of fish populations locally will support more Ospreys. That's an indication of the recovery success here. There are also Bald Eagles, Caspian Terns and Belted Kingfishers regularly taking fish, to say nothing of herons and egrets, racoons, otters and humans. A biological inventory is going to be taken before any more towers are erected. Before the days of DDT Ospreys regulated their own occupancy of the river and nested in suitable trees which were in short supply. Now we have intervened with substitute nesting platforms (and it seems everyone wants to get in on the act) and once again in our usual anthropogenic fashions we have tipped the ecological balance.David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-12900967732742173382015-04-28T17:03:54.888+01:002015-04-28T17:03:54.888+01:00Thank you, Bob. I expect that nest will get a bit ...Thank you, Bob. I expect that nest will get a bit higher before the season's out!Richard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-69399392885191986172015-04-28T17:02:55.159+01:002015-04-28T17:02:55.159+01:00Thank you, John. The Smew never got very close - m...Thank you, John. The Smew never got very close - measuring on Google Earth I'd say about 120 metres or more - so I was pleased to manage any sort of image. The Pintail would have been somewhat closer, and the GKG was quite close - probably around 8 metres or less!<br /><br />Best wishes - - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2300766267906463889.post-20785611580206055512015-04-28T15:50:02.553+01:002015-04-28T15:50:02.553+01:00Oh yes, you caught the Osprey, building a nest, ex...Oh yes, you caught the Osprey, building a nest, excellent. Bob Bushellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07819577478571292055noreply@blogger.com