SAMSON IS BACK!!
He appeared on screen just after 0600 and has been around ever since.
When I arrived in the field, I broke the first rule: don’t assume; check. I saw one bird deep in the nest and assumed it was JW6 but only got suspicious when “she” started to nest cup. “She” then flew up to the nest perch before showing us a pair of ringless legs and a totally different design of head and breast feathers! I raced to the camera recordings and sure enough, there he was, sitting proud as punch and not in the least concern about all the anguish he’s caused. He’s 4 days later than he’s ever been before!
There’s just one thing missing and, you’ve guessed it, JW6. She hasn’t been seen so far this morning but I expect she’ll be back fairly soon and my earplugs are ready for her greeting him with the romantic “where’s my fish” call.
I’ll let you know about the happy reunion when it happens but in the meantime here are a couple of snaps of him taking possession of his territory again.
Border Ospreys 
Such great news Rosie. We saw them this evening in a bit a scrap with a third osprey. Looks like this year’s soap opera might have already begun!
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Interesting. What sort of time was the scrap?
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Brilliant Rosie. Looking forward to coming down asap. Will let you know beforehand.
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Oh what a relief that must be for you Rosie Welcome back Samson. Thanks for sharing this good news.
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What a relief, we had ‘almost’ given up. Hope all goes well from now on.
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I’m sure they’ll line up some more drama for us for later.
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Your silence does not bode well for the future of Samson and Juno. We will stay away from the site in order to let things settle and hope for progress. Joan Dale
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Far from it, Joan. Things are proceeding nicely between the two of them and I’m hoping that the next blog will be next week to announce the arrival of eggs.
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Great to see them in the nest at lunchtime!
Thanks for sharing – very exciting
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Great news, made my afternoon, I’m so pleased. Waiting for the next update with bated breath!
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Delighted to hear this news. See you next week
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He waited until you’d gone!!
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He better put on a good sky diving display for us when we visit. X
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I’ll book him now!
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We were there on Thursday and saw your boy sitting on his perch (no sky dancing) We didn’t see the female but hoping that they have met up again ready to start a family. We will return in May.
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Good news Rosie. I can’t see the pictures though. Does anybody else have the problem?
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No one else has commented about not seeing them, Chris.
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Fantastic news and isn’t he looking magnificent
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Phew! Glad to read this, Rosie. Have been checking in each day for some news! Bet your stress levels have dramatically reduced now too! Thanks for the update.
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There’s been more action today than in the preceding 3 weeks!
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That’s great news!
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That’s great news Rosie – thanks for the update!
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