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| Jimmy is heartbroken |
Since 2004
the ospreys on the Glaslyn have produced 2 or 3 chicks each year. They mate for
life, overwinter in Africa and travel separately. This year Mrs G arrived
back in mid-March and has been waiting impatiently for her mate who has thus
far not returned; it’s looking increasingly likely that he has died and will
not return. Is that the
end of the dynasty?
Just recently a young male osprey born in Dumfries,
nicknamed Jimmy, has been wooing Mrs G. I visited the excellent new visitor centre this
morning as Mrs G was eating a fish which Jimmy had delivered to the nest. Could this be
love?
The latest
report says that Jimmy has already been ousted, and by Blue 80, a male born at
the Glaslyn in 2012. Blue 80 is thought to have been mating with his
Mum! Is this good news? Will the offspring be well balanced?
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