Here's an anniversary blog from Dyfi about the short life of Ceulan- from 2012. Great information about the winter lives of osprey. (A case for tracking-IMHO)
That's too bad. Poor Ceulan! Such a tragic end. I agree about a good example of what we learn from tracking, too. I don't like to see the bands or the transmitters on these birds and other animals but when it's done for the right reasons I'm IN. Still, I cringe when I see a band that looks tight. I have a sick feeling when I see the transmitters on the backs of raptors. It just looks so wrong. I'm looking forward to the day when those tracking devices are so small we can't even see them anymore.
Please help me understand the benefit of Ceulan being transmitted in this tragedy. The transmitter didn't save him from the fishing nets. From what I'm reading in the blog it was not for the osprey but for the benefit of science. I'm truly stuck on this one. I read the comments below the blog and can only see how it effected the people who watched Ceulan hatch and be raised until fledge.
I AGREE ABOUT THE USE OF THOSE D %#*N TRANSMITTERS! I DON'T CARE WHAT THEY SAY, TRANSMITTERS HAVE TO OBSTRUCT THE HOSTS. IT'S NOT A NATURAL THING AND WHAT REALLY IS THE POINT ONCE YOU KNOW WHERE THEY GO ???
it seems that the transmitter in this case helped bring closure to a much loved bird's story.By being able to retrieve the device, It also provided information about yet another danger they face with the nets that are cast into the shallow water. There is no perfect way to track them......It will be wonderful when there will be microwave chips or something like we use on our pets for identification that are available for tracking these migratory birds.
Something new at the Dyfi site. They are building an impressive observatory on the reserve so they can watch all animals in the area. They have set up a new Facebook page so peeps can watch the construction. Here's the link:http://tinyurl.com/kcfgo9k
Since this camera is so awesome the folks at the reserve are doing a "Best of 2013" picture review. Here's #1-when Monty returned. Image 1.JPG - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)
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Poor Ceulan! Such a tragic end.
Image 4.JPG - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)
Now really??? How will I eat fish delivered... On My Back?
