There is not a lot to report for yesterday, much the same as the last few days.
I feel now we are just biding our time waiting for EJ and Odin to migrate, and we can only hope for a better season next year.
Well it is quiet on the nest at this moment in time.
So we start another new day in the life of EJ and Odin with ENS.
"Birds are, quite simply, little miracles - and as such they require care and consideration."
Magnus Ullman
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I did post earlier to thank MOFFER for her great nest captures and SCYLLA for her overnight summary, but I can't see my post !!
Anyhow, thank you everyone.
Your welcome Brenda. My posts go AWOL all the time :(
Birdie Num Num's brilliant DU summary 2017
New view. EJ and Odin in the love tree. EJ is eating, with Odin right there!!!
I can't quite believe it! I have to go for a while. BBS
I'm back :) EJ and Odin are still in the tree. EJ has stopped eating.
Ay up, she's eating again. Odin's still there.
I know that it's very sad that we lost the eggs this year, but with Jen allowing us to view the wider picture, I have found their behaviour facinating. The way they choose to spend their time together in the love tree, the variation on vocals, still keeping and adding to and defending the nest, to see their splendid plumage on a good camera. I feel privileged to witness a non breeding day in the life of EJ and Odin. It's something that I've never seen this well before. Thank you Jen and the VC staff for this memorable experience.
She's stopped eating again.
I agree, Moffer. A nonbreeding season is disappointing. But I also feel I am being given rare glimpses into the osprey daily life that I would never see except for Jen and the VC staff being vigilant in following Odin and EJ to their various haunts, reinforcing the bond they have with each other. You put it very well, Moffer, that we get to see how and where they CHOOSE to spend time.
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EJ has a good flap. Odin ducks and "cloaks"
They are watching someone. Expect alarm calls if they get too close.
Odin stands guard while EJ eats.