The best that can be said about yesterday is that it was not quite as bad as the day before - and of course that our doughty couple, Odin the Magnificent and EJ the Phenomenal, retained their nest, with eggs intact as far as we can see.
Sadly, the month of May starts out badly, cam-wise, as it's been left out of focus for the night. (I know there's a bad grammatical error there, but am not going to change it.)
EJ has tried to get some sleep:
What sounded to me like a single, quiet, osprey chirp woke her up:
She tucked her head back but not long afterwards the same thing happened. She got up and checked the eggs, had a flap and went for a quick flyaround:
Interesting wing feathers as she took off with a chirp ;-)
She was back less than 20 seconds later, watchful:
Soon back on the eggs and ready for sleep:
IMAGICAT
Returned:
Shouldered him off:
Another break followed by....
I am yours and you are mine!
Birdie Num Num's brilliant DU summary 2017
Wasn't that a proper mate then? I rushed back hearing the sounds to see EJ with her head down and tail up (I thought)
No not mating Cirrus. Affirming their bond I think. The window for 4 eggs is all but over now.
Phew!!! thanks for that MOFFER
Off to pay bills SYL
Thanks for all updates etc so far
http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/things-to-do/wildlife-webcams/loch-of-lowes/
RSPB Giving Nature a Home
RAIN >:(
I'm off for a 'nap' ;-)
Shame about the rain but pleased that all is peaceful
It's stopped raining. EJ is having a good preen.
Odin is on the nest calling and defending.