It looks peaceful, EJ is standing at the edge of the nest. Chicks are a bit restless but seem to be settling.
I think it was 5 fish that Odin brought in yesterday.
quick update for LOTL fans: Lady seemed to rally a bit more today but is still quite ill. Camera at LOTL is down at the moment. I know its not on the correct thread but not everybody has time to catch up on the LOTL blog.
Anyway all is calm, happy viewing, I'm off to bed now. Oh, and before I forget, first day of summer here, well let's hope it is.
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Unknown said: Oh don't all rush. Chicks are taking their time - craning their necks. Will she bring it over here or do we have to waddle over there to eat?
Oh don't all rush. Chicks are taking their time - craning their necks. Will she bring it over here or do we have to waddle over there to eat?
LOL they are getting spoiled and lazy
EJ has a half of the fish left so she is tucking in . The chicks are full and resting in a heap
Formerly known as Barbara Jean
Morning all!
Well there's gratitude for you! Odin arrives at 4.10 with a huge fish, and the chicks hardly seem hungry. At least EJ will get a good breakfast to start the day.
From this angle I can't tell the chicks apart either. I did notice that one chick (the one which ended up snoozing in the middle!) has a quite substantial brown patch on her front. This looks very much like EJ's brood patch - is this an early indication that this one is a female?
"Only two things are infinite - the universe and human stupidity. And I'm not too sure about the universe..." - Albert Einstein
Morning Auntie and Barbara Jean! A lot of fish left there! Our fatties have gone back to sleep. Life is tough! :-) EJ having a nice meal in peace.
Hallo Robert: I've read posts from more knowledgeable people than I indicating that the pattern on the chest could indicate it's a female.
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EJ had to share her last few bites with one of the kids; just came over to the camera and glared at us!!
(At LOTL, Lady is definitely more active than yesterday morning. Sorry!)
One of the chicks has found the remaining fish and had a little snack while EJ looked on from the other side of the nest. EDIT: Now it's moving twigs! This is a brilliant little brood of chicks!!
The oldest chick just found a piece of fish that EJ had hidden in the barricade LOL She wasn't taking any chances that Odin would come to take it back when she went on her exercise flight LOL
These birds are too funny!!
I watched as it pulled out the left over fish Now It is trying to eat it .
Oh Barbara Jean, was that a piece of fish in the twigs? Must've missed some of the action. Trying to watch LG, LOTL, and Miss Marple on telly all at the same time. Thinking about chocolate cookie, but daren't leave the computer
OMG I am laughing so hard I can barely type.
EJ just walked over to where she hid the fish and saw it gone! She kept looking at the spot in disbelief . Where the heck did it go ? . Chick #1 who ate the fish is nonchalantly looking around pretending it knows nothing of the missing fish .