Hi everyone.
EJ has just fed the chicks again and is now settling them down for the night.
What a day it has been, high drama this afternoon with the intruder about, but Odin and EJ defended superbly.
Chicks have been well fed despite the windy conditions for fishing. I think there was a total of 5 fish? Perhaps someone can correct that if I'm wrong.
Happy watching to those who carry on through our night. Goodnight, sleeptight EJ and family.
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Lindybird ... I do like watching them being fed ... especially when they are little (although they won't stay little for long at this rate) ... and when there is plenty fish and no fighting!
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It must be cold up there at LG in that wind ... as soon as she'd finished feeding she got them all tucked up under her!
It does look cold. They have gone underneath without much argument, unlike yesterday, when they were escape artists. Can hear the wind, and the usual chorus of birdies.
Just logged in again in time to see Odin watching the feeding ritual - talk about a proud father! I bet lots of human Mums are envious. It's great to see how EJ ensures that all get a fair share. Titch probably can't makke room yet for the amount of food #1 can consume. They're growing so fast. Now Mum is settled again. Suppose I'll have to tear myself away and do some housework!
Well, after that lovely start to my day, I'm off to do chores, back later!
A good start to the day, both for us and the little family. Have just read back over last night's postings, many thanks to the Night Shift.
Morning All, thanks for overnight and earlier reports. Two fish already ( 5.23am. & 9.10am ). What a great start to the day.
Hi Brenda.
EJ now sitting and dozing, in spite of a quite gusty noisy wind blowing around the nest:
EJ started making feeding noises, so I came in again and found her waking up the tangle of chicks:
they are now feeding:
Chicks being fed again !