Hi folks, can't say I've seen much action yesterday as I was in and out all day. Not sure how many fish were delivered but I believe fish were left on the nest for the youngsters to try and feed themselves. A valuable lesson to be learned, but whether it succeeded or not, not sure.
At present our teenagers are fairly inactive. EJ is probably roosting nearbye as the nest is getting overcrowded with their huge sizes
Happy viewing to all our overseas watchers, and to the homies, see you in the morning.
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Haven't been able to get on here for ages again ... just in time to see EJ arrive ... did she pick that fish up from the nest?
All up and hungry.
Joan - avid bird and nature watcher in Northumberland!
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Not the usual feeding formation ... two on one side and one on the other!
DjoanS: That fish has been on the nest for ages - #2 has already eaten a portion of it!
Thanks Sandy ... I couldn't understand why EJ landed fishless and then proceeded to feed them!
Pharazon said: serious major flapping going on by #1 and #3 atm
serious major flapping going on by #1 and #3 atm
Pharazon: I saw that - it was particularly impressive by #1, got airborne (just) a couple of times.
I saw Odin arrive with that fish, wonder where EJ was, then fly off leaving it for them to do what they want. Was looking elsewhere until just before EJ arrived so I didn't see anyone feeding themself. Took about an hour before I could get on here.
Terry in Cumbria
sandy said: DjoanS: That fish has been on the nest for ages - #2 has already eaten a portion of it!
Yes Sandy, I was watching #2 eating part of that fish. The wing flapping was also very impressive.
Evening everyone. I too had difficulty accessing the site earlier this evening. Chicks - better call them juveniles - are home alone and one very kindly showed its bottom to the camera a moment ago. Looks windy there again. Night vision not on yet but light levels look pretty low. Another harmonious day on the nest and Debbie's blog on the main page brings us up to date with the fishing and wing-flapping. Oh - a parent has just arrived with fish but can't make out which parent yet!
Night vision camera is on now. Must be EJ with the fish as she is feeding it to the chicks. Site is going slow again.
A fish has arrived and EJ is feeding the chicks (actually juveniles might be better)
Best wishes Chris
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