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[paddywak]

Just seen one leave the nest, He ? kept hopping up and down flapping his wings like mad then off he went going back to the cams to see if he gets back ok

[paddywak]

Well he's back, just got to the site and he came in made, a rather ungainly landing and looked t the other chick as if to say "Well, that was easy" I can't believe I actually managed to be on line when one actually made his maiden flight

[boxtops]

Well done paddywak, I missed it - just switched. He's gone again by the look of it! The warden gang are very exicted - all very emotional to have through the young 'uns this far, after mum's illness. Chick 2 still to go, but all well so far!

[paddywak]

I couldn't believe it to see him fly after the problems of the last few weeks was really great, the boss was watching as well and I have to admit we both had a lump in our throats. Yesterday there were a couple of times when I thought they were going to go that I was shouting at the screen that much, willing him on that the boss reckons it was worse then the football, and when he went for it this morning I cheered as if England had scored

[boxtops]

:-) - I know what you mean!

[paddywak]

It's surprising how addictive watching it is. When they finally leave the loch on their travels I don't know what I'll do till next year. I suppose I'll just surf around the web cams till I find something interesting but I doubt if I'll find anything as gripping as the story of The Laird, The Lady and their chicks

[jules77]

We happened to catch it too, or rather my OH did, I saw the landing, but not take off.

[gen2]

In logged on 15 minutes too late to catch the maiden flight this morning. Quiet most of the day, then at 8:15pm it took off again for a couple of laps before landing back in the nest. Obviously on a high from its experience, it took off once more and flew around for nearly 3 minutes before returning.

I'm sure the second one won't be long in following suit.

[seekeerz]

lucky you., paddy wak ..I missed it [about 6.00pm my time ] as OH had suggested I might like to spend some time with him instead of glued to webcams - isn't it always the way - so am hoping they'll head off earlier today. glad your boss understands !!