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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Now EJ is doing some more stick arranging, trying to build up the sides I think because of the wind.
All three chicks jostling around and thinking about settling down. Everytime mum comes near them they are up thinking its feed time. Now she's moving a big piece of moss and then decides to take a break.
Back she comes, no she's off again, wonder what is going on!!! Then back again. EJ what are you up to?
Wow. Busy morning again at LG - still windy. Great posts and pix (even those of a headless EJ!). Love to see EJ flying up to the nest when she's been on a break. And yes, one of those is extraordinarily interested in twigs and moss. Can't remember them being this active last year.... Off to start the day. Take care and back later.
margobird said: Hi Lynette EJ doing furniture rearranging now while chicks look on.
Hi Lynette EJ doing furniture rearranging now while chicks look on.
Saw that and then flew off, came back, went again, came back, bizarre.
Thanks for your commentaries etc,
All three chicks up and about. #1 wantered to the side so EJ promptly began putting the sticks a bit higher.
EJ is now trying to settle them but #1 has other ideas and sits at the side of mum.
I recorded this earlier and forgot to put it on daily update. Large fish delivery and 1st 5 mins of feed:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBxj0y-zyeo
And the next 7 mins of earlier feed:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQKoAy6c_QQ
2 of the chicks are now enjoying sitting beside mum whilst titch is just underneath.
Up EJ gets again and the little ones all lined up for............no feed! Just mum doing her pedicure and manicure.
All looks peaceful at present.