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
We want fish mum.
Birdie Num Num's brilliant DU summary 2017
Has there been any fish today?
As the chicks are sleeping, I looked through my recording.
David, standing on his own two feet
Goliath standing
What do you think of that then?
We done 'David' and 'Goliath'. Two milestones achieved together!
17.57 All very peaceful
The occasional mumbles come from the osplets.
18.03 Goliath is up and chuntering, has a go at a twig and walks on his heals to the edge, continuing to chatter to himself. Time for tea, Dad.
Birdie's DU Summaries 2018 https://www.imagicat.com/
Osplets are getting restless, EJ is walking around, checking them, and looking towards Odin's regular perch. She remains quiet at the moment. Having squeaked amongst themselves, they have given up, and settled down.
18.20
18.23 EJ rearranging the furniture
EJ lays down next to them.
margobird said: Has there been any fish today?