Hi everyone.
Wasn't watching at the time but heard a commotion. Still raining, chicks and eJ were excited over something but have settled down again. Chicks can be heard chirping away whilst EJ tries to keep them dry and warm , getting soaked herself.
I'll say night, night, happy viewing.
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Odin arrives with ----- GIANT BRANCH. Hmmm.
EJ not particularly impressed. They sit a minute; Odin lets out a few sharp chirps and flies off to the left. (That huge branch is white-ish and Odin left it on the left rear of the nest.)
What's this? Odin arrives with YET ANOTHER HUGE BRANCH? Now he's waving it around - ooops - placing it strategically on the left of the nest near the other one. Is EJ telling him where to put it or is she saying "Well, that's all very nice, but where's breakfast?" She's certainly trying to tell him something! Chicks got up as if expecting food.....
EJ still talking to Odin; Odin is looking out over the landscape as if thinking "There must be more huge branches out there." And off he goes..... Wonder what he'll bring back next time.
OK folks. Well, all quiet on the nest; EJ looks as if she's trying to get 40 winks. I'm off now. Take care all. So far: No fish; two huge branches.
Looks breezy. EJ spread over the chicks.
Occasional squirming eruption beneath EJ but they are well sheltered. EJ is trying to capture a loose white feather fluttering on her wing. Radio chaffinch
A fish and an intruder at the same time. Odin can certainly the 'final' screech noise at least Oh yes he can. Not convinced EJ can though Annette
Wow ... just this second logged on ... EJ shouting for Odin's fish ... Odin flying in with flapping fish .... both shouting and mantling at an intruder .... what a start to my day's watching !! Odin flies off and EJ commences feeding.
Joan - avid bird and nature watcher in Northumberland!
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Good pic Djoan - . EJ in way of seeing which chick is actually getting fed but trust for the best.