The main nest occupied by SS and Mrs O has been visited by both birds regularly this past week, writes Diane Bennett, Tweed Valley Osprey Project Officer.
Although they have no offspring, the pair have remained faithful to the nest site and have held the territory. The blue ringed female FS2, has not been seen for weeks now and so life has settled for SS and he seems to have bonded with Mrs O.
This partnership has been unusual in the behaviour traits that Mrs O has exhibited with her constant demanding squawks like that of a hungry chick rather than a partner.
The pair have been seen mating at the nest site this week too, which is really late in the season. It is presumed that hormone levels mean an egg is not likely, so the reason must be to strengthen the bond between the pair to secure a partnership for next season...
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