Not sure how much I'll see tonight, given computer problems. Can't see any wind action at LG - don't know if it's calm or of the image is frozen!
LOL Tish
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Unknown said: She has left the fish lying on nest. . Guess she can't be very hungry. She has exited and left fish on nest !!
She has left the fish lying on nest. . Guess she can't be very hungry.
She has exited and left fish on nest !!
If she has taken to fishing for herself she wouldn't be hungry
Another interesting year of twists and turns
Now the question is will she take a new male if Odin continues to neglect his duties ?
Last year he eagerly brought in a lot of nesting material right from day one. Remember the large branches and all the red moss he hauled in ? So far he has brought in very little this year
What changed with him???
Formerly known as Barbara Jean
I'm sorry, have I missed something. How do we know that Odin isn't catching fish for EJ?
Lindybird said: Nice bit of evening sun now, on the LG nest (even tho its empty just now). According to the Weather gurus, we are to have warmer weather all over UK this week, so hope it will be pleasanter for EJ sitting on the nest, and doing her housework etc.
Nice bit of evening sun now, on the LG nest (even tho its empty just now). According to the Weather gurus, we are to have warmer weather all over UK this week, so hope it will be pleasanter for EJ sitting on the nest, and doing her housework etc.
Evening Lindybird i am sure EJ and Odin will appreciate some sun and not the high winds that they have both been experiencing. She has endured the very worst of weather since she arrived and Odin must have had to battle through all sorts to get there. So glad they have been seen on the nest as each time I looked this afternoon the nest was empty.
Margobird
Unknown said: I'm sorry, have I missed something. How do we know that Odin isn't catching fish for EJ?
Everything in life is speaking in spite of its apparent silence.
I'm wondering the same Sandy. Obviously my work getting in the way and I've missed lots today.
Do we not think that he's feeding her on the tree. I'm thinking she's obviously not hungry if she's leaving fish in the nest. Is it not easiier for them to perch rather sit on the nest hence she spending a lot of time in camera tree and still keeping an eye on the nest. Will fishing for herself in these early days not also keep her fit and in good condition for the longs days of brooding ahead of her.??
Sorry so many questions.
Unknown said: Odin the Magnificent:
Odin the Magnificent:
Alan great picture of a very handsome Odin.
Tish said: I'm sorry, have I missed something. How do we know that Odin isn't catching fish for EJ?
As I said above, she can't be hungry, she has left a fish on the nest.
Hi all. Back from errands; more stuff to do around the house. Thanks for observations! Tiger: Thanks for heads up on Richard's note on the last blog; (also read an entry by David saying no third bird has been on/around the nest) and thanks for that summary of a previous year's drama. What a mess that was.
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Well, initially, EJ was primarily staying on the nest. I personally watched hours of loud food soliciting, which went unanswered by Odin. Many mating attempts occurred and were witnessed, but fish were not brought in. We saw one side of the ritual, but not the other. After a long period of not receiving any fish, she left the nest. Also, this was David's (at LG) comment on the blog:
"Just to let you all know EJ is sitting on the camera tree munching a fish she caught earlier, Odin has been out and about since this morning, probably fishing but also getting some peace and quiet!"
So that suggested to me that she is doing most of her own fishing. But you're correct that my comments were speculative, and right after posting, I edited to acknowledge that we can't know for certain what is happening out of our view.