We, some of us anxiously, await the hatching of Osplet #2(#4) laid on 23 April. Osplet #1(#3) laid on 20 April is thriving, it will be a formidable elder sibling. Let's hope it takes after Star/Tore, who, whilst she didn't hesitate to put Storm/Bynack in his place, generally waited until she was bashed before she laid into him. Fond memories :-*
Today should be the day.
A little clucking came from under EJ a few minutes ago when she shifted:
IMAGICAT
Here's the video - EJ takes a short break then returns for a 4-minute feed. No. 2 (shall I really call it 'mofalot'?) gets plenty
"Only two things are infinite - the universe and human stupidity. And I'm not too sure about the universe..." - Albert Einstein
OK I've had tea, uploaded videos, and that's me for a while. I'm just going to check out the Springwatch webcams before watching tonight's episode. I have been cleaning windows and watching ospreys all afternoon, so think I deserve a break ;-)
EJ is sitting her vigil, with at least half a fish to spare beside her. Happy watching all.
Thanks for that lovely clip, RtB; its been wonderful to witness the feeding today and to know that the little one has had a good start in life. Hopefully things will continue the same tomorrow.
I'm having nothing to do with the naming of Chick #2 ~ someone will have to decide what's best ;-)) (& I will go along with whatever we call it/him/her)
moffer: I agree sorry you have had a mixed day today and that tomorrow is better :-)
That's a question I have wanted to ask RtB, has Odin ever shared chick duty, I think I remember Monty sharing last year in all that horrendous weather.
tina I remember Monty lying low in the nest with Nora and both were laid together in terrible weather but not sure if the eggs had hatched. I just remember them both laid together in the nest.
Odin on the nest, can't see what he's got, if anything, just catching up on page 8.
EDIT = Odin with FISH @ 2022hr !!!!!!!!!!!
Looks like there's already a big fish on the nest :-? but EJ takes the new one to feed her chicks (am still checking video of feeding session).
Is that a fish by EJ????????????
Yes it's a fish but I can't check yet when it was delivered, not at Odin's last visit, it was already there. Am catching up so will be doing lots of editing later, by the look of it :-)
Feeding now.
I do not know what time that fish was delivered but EJ has been eating from a fresher one that Odin brought until now and not sure how long it has been there. Definitely a while.