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.
http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/things-to-do/wildlife-webcams/loch-of-lowes/
RSPB Giving Nature a Home
Roy Dennis says in his book that a brood of three chicks at their peak growing time plus the female eat an average of 6 fish a day. This group is getting 7-9 fish a day. Well over their needs . Maybe EJ will lay 4 eggs next year. Odin certainly provides enough for 4
Formerly known as Barbara Jean
Clip of the end of fish #1, and Odin arriving with fish #2 (at about 4 mins in)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpniqd5OZ8M
"Only two things are infinite - the universe and human stupidity. And I'm not too sure about the universe..." - Albert Einstein
All asleep again. EJ looking out at sunrise.
(Major development at LOTL where a few minutes ago Lady raised herself up, unsteadily, spread her wings, then moved - backwards - across to the other side of the nest, then sort of came to rest on top of the chicks. Chicks ok and Lady now settled again with her head down. Not sure what any of that meant. Best to read LOTL blog since I'm sure many other saw it. and please excuse off-topic.)
I'm going to sign off now. All well at LG. take care.
LG chicks stats updated.
ChloeB & Tiger's Osprey Data Site
Sat track schedule Spring 2014
LG 7 days; RW & SWT nil; LDOP varies
Morning All. Glad to hear there have been two fish already today.
Anyone interested in the LotL nest, there is drama of a good kind there this morning.... (Lady was up and about when I came on a short while ago, she has not given up yet and seems to be rallying...)
Here is EJ doing the Samba in the early morning sunshine, with 3 monster chicks looking around the nest for an adventure....
Lindybird said: Here is EJ doing the Samba in the early morning sunshine, with 3 monster chicks looking around the nest for an adventure....
EJ back from her quick comfort break, the terrible three taking their ease whilst EJ keeps watch.
I have to go out now - back later. Happy Watching, All!
EJ gone for a flyabout, chicks staying motionless on the nest.
Another encouraging bit of news. At LOTL Lady is up and on her feet and walking around the nest.May have got confused with Laird who is not at the front of the nest feeding chicks. Lady at the back with head down. So sorry if I got it wrong.
Hang on though, she has just sat up again.
Good morning all and thanks to everyone for the pics and hilarious commentary aoout our 3 huge chicks. So one is feeding itself a bit and confusing EH as to where that last bit of fish went. EJ away at the moment and chicks resting after all the effort of eating. Definitely getting harder to tell them apart now. Have to go and catch up yesterday's daily chat and other chat re LOtL.
Lovely day here so hope you all have the same weather and it is definitely warmer now.
Margobird