Hi everyone, not seen much of the action yesterday as I have been on and off the computer. Believe it had its moments though.
All quiet as all three GEM's are sleeping and EJ must be roosting in a tree nearbye.
Not sure what the weather is doing, it sounded like a shower earlier.
Happy viewing, see you all in the morning.
http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/things-to-do/wildlife-webcams/loch-of-lowes/
RSPB Giving Nature a Home
Chick stats, temporarily showing estimated fledging date.
See if you can beat the 'experts' estimate?
Personally I think they will hatch around 53 days, taking into account the feeding and the weather.
ChloeB & Tiger's Osprey Data Site
Sat track schedule Spring 2014
LG 7 days; RW & SWT nil; LDOP varies
Lovely to see the three young ones watching EJ as she flew off ... and back!
Joan - avid bird and nature watcher in Northumberland!
Index Thread
They've all had wing flapping exercise.EJ on the edge of the nest has just taken off and circled round and come back on at the back as the youngsters were crowding her.
All three seem to be exercising to a certain degree which we know is the norm. Now getting down to some serious preening as well.
major major wings flapping going on now by all three..
as for the fish they were eating; i think when Odin flew off after bringing the fish that no one wanted he left about half of it there.. he certainly didn't eat it all, and he didn't seem to have it in his talons when he left...
and lastly Budgie23, you've posted 10 posts here, and you've managed to insult half the posting forum. I think you need to consider if this is the place for you. Unfortunately, this forum doesn't have an ignore user feature; maybe they should add them in the future.
FlyingC said: Budgie23: Hi there and welcome. But I think insulting others is a tad unnecessary! May I suggest that if you are not enjoying these pages, it might be better to start your own forum which is more 'serious' and more suited to your needs and to those of others who feel like you. I don't often post but I much enjoy the banter that goes on here and its all done with a sense of humour. I would hate to lose it. After all, the birds have no idea what we are saying and it doesn't affect them in the least.
Budgie23:
Hi there and welcome. But I think insulting others is a tad unnecessary! May I suggest that if you are not enjoying these pages, it might be better to start your own forum which is more 'serious' and more suited to your needs and to those of others who feel like you. I don't often post but I much enjoy the banter that goes on here and its all done with a sense of humour. I would hate to lose it. After all, the birds have no idea what we are saying and it doesn't affect them in the least.
I agree!
Formerly known as Barbara Jean
super capture DJoan S, missed that one as I was looking at something else.
PHARAZON -and lastly Budgie23, you've posted 10 posts here, and you've managed to insult half the posting forum. I think you need to consider if this is the place for you. Unfortunately, this forum doesn't have an ignore user feature; maybe they should add them in the future
Couldn't agree with you more, Pharazon. We know we are priveleged to be able to watch them but we do like the lighter hearted banter on these pages.
I think we will have to agree to disagree with some of your comments and leave it at that, Budgie23
budgie23 said: In particular I found the reference to EJ being "lazy" and teaching the chicks "lazy" ways insulting to EJ
In particular I found the reference to EJ being "lazy" and teaching the chicks "lazy" ways insulting to EJ
oh come on!
you didn't see that as a joke? are you utterly unable to read sarcasm..
do you honestly believe anyone that has seen EJ nuture these chicks from eggs to the current almost full glown state believes that she is lazy???
i can't wait to see your response when the half time fish shows up this evening. i'm fully expecting a 3000 word essay on why Ospreys have no interest in football. If you haven't read this forum before i might suggest the you refrain from posting for a while and just read; then you might get to understand the personalities involved here, and then seriously consider if you want to insult people with every post that you make.