Yesterday was a thundery day of plenty, after a slow start (leftover whale on nest) and some horrible aggression, Goliath on David. I think Fergus's suggestion is perfect (notwithstanding the pronounced genders) until the official names are decided on.
Having slept thru a lot of it, please see CC's summary (link to follow).
However, I thought that the "mystery bird" could do with demonstrating prominently, as a number of us have missed previous IDs.
Male and female cuckoo - he seems to be modifying his call with "pop-ups", and she is the "bubbler":
Here is the thunder that didn't bring on a storm, thank goodness; then Goliath exercising her maturing voice and then enjoying a couple of poops:
EDIT - And this is the male cuckoo with echo-cackle - is that him or another bird?
IMAGICAT
Morning all
Hi Patily.
Birdies LG DU update.
Is RJ calling for more fish? The GEMS don't look as if they need it
Good morning, PATILY and MIKE :-)
I wonder if she wants the leftover back - it was quite substantial but Odin's had it a long time.
#1 is glowering at #2, who's lying innocently but had stretched a leg out, then a wing :o Soon got the message and withdrew into itself.
EJ has a short fly around returning with a small twig.
She's gone again.
Returned, chirping, with a stick.
Mike B said: EJ has a short fly around returning with a small twig.
Now she's gone again!