Ej is resting and trying to keep the chicks warm but they are getting quite big now and it makes it harder for her to keep them under her breast at night..
At least now she seems to be catching a quick nap.
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Just came on again (had friend round who hates birds!) and EJ is sitting patiently on the nest. Thanks to All for posts and pics this afternoon. Here she is just now:
As usual, the late evening sun is surrounding them with light and shadows:
Just as I wrote the above, Odin arrived spectacularly, carrying a fish so big I swear he had it in both feet! EJ grabs it from him and starts feeding them right away.
Odin arrives with a fish ... all lined up for feeding ... #3 in the middle again
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All lined up and eating well:
That fish was so big there will be plenty for all ... and some left over for later .... they look so sweet ... and no fighting!
Heard the calls whilst serving up dinner, Odin must have delivered. EJ is feeding the wee bairns now.
Tea (dinner) 17.51.
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Titch is very clever by always wanting the center position..
#1 decided to climb up the side of the nest cup to get closer to EJ and the fish.
#2 started pushing it self up the side of the nest cup to get closer to EJ and because Titch was on it's left side Titch got a boost up the hill from #2 :)
Every time # 1 or #2 pushes closer to EJ and the fish, it also pushes Titch closer LOL
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