After the horrendous weather and lack of sightings on the static nest cam on Sunday, we hoped for better yesterday.
The weather was much improved, but we were still on the static nest cam, No sight or sound of any Osprey at all until 12.50pm when Odin landed defending the nest. At just gone 1pm a BTO ringed intruder landed briefly, and then again a few minutes later. Odin gave chase and we didn't see it again. Odin remained very alert with eyes to the sky often after that.
All was quiet until just gone 4pm and EJ landed :) Odin returned and they spent a few minutes together before she retreated to the campost. That was all we saw of EJ today. We heard her calling from the campost though.
Odin started on major nestorations, bringing in some pretty big sticks, and kept going on and off the nest until 10.37pm, so lots of sightings of Odin yesterday.
What will today bring? Fish and a mobile camera please :)
Birdie Num Num's brilliant DU summary 2017
They are both back. Odin gives her his fish, bless him. THREE fish for EJ today!!
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Night cam on 22.28
Night cam on, 22:28.
Odin has arrived
He has flown.
Odin's back
Flown 22.30
I was going to try and stay up to start tomorrows DU, but I'm too tired. Good night all. See you tomorrow.
Good Night Moffer.
Looks as though its been quite a wet day with Odin doing some serious nestorising and EJ making the odd appearance for her fish from his lordship. Nice to see that they have been on and off the nest. Wonder for how long though, this season!
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Is it too late to change my mind? I can get the thread ready now, and push the button at 12.
It is not too late - if you are OK to do it. I know you are struggling.