Hi folks, It was a fantastic day yesterday, despite the wind. There was a fledginging of the eldest chick and confirmed by the LG team.
Lots of wing exercising by all three, I think 4 fish were delivered, and intruder alets at times. In all, a normal day .
All quiet on the nest, the usual fidgiting going on.
Happy viewing, see you in the morning.
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The GEMs are sleeping . Getting energized for another day of learning and practicing their new skills.
It will be interesting to see how far the Eldest chick flies today. And will his sister follow? I still think #2 is a female. it has always been larger than #1
Formerly known as Barbara Jean
Evening folks. Three chicks on the nest; all quiet right now.
Barbara Jean/Diane: PBS's Nature is featuring the Isle of Mull, with special emphasis on Sea Eagles! They're showing them tagging them, but doesn't say who's doing it - a gray haired gentleman with RSPB. Also showed one bringing home a lamb for the chicks. Hmm. Oh now we're onto Golden Eagles. Sorry off-topic, sort of....
Unknown said: Barbara Jean/Diane: PBS's Nature is featuring the Isle of Mull, with special emphasis on Sea Eagles! They're showing them tagging them, but doesn't say who's doing it - a gray haired gentleman with RSPB. Also showed one bringing home a lamb for the chicks. Hmm. Oh now we're onto Golden Eagles. Sorry off-topic, sort of....
Thanks anyway !
I am OK with Ospreys because they only eat fish. I know other birds of prey eat animals , and the food chain in nature keeps everything in balance, but I don't want to watch other birds of prey eat. :(
The GEMs are all up exercising their wings. They are not bothered in the least by a crow/raven calling in the background.
#2 is the timid one is there is such a thing in the world of Birds of Prey.
Something just flew over head. #'s 1 & 3 just stood and watched it while #2 hit the deck !!
#2 will flop down and play dead at just about anything that flys in the vicinity LOL
Hi everyone.Thanks for starting the thread Lynette. Thanks Barbara and Annette for the overnight posts.All 3 GEMs preening, wingercising, and looking stunning as usual. I wonder if we'll get a second fledge today.Paul.
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Barbara Jean: Interesting to think how #2 will survive - maybe timid but as someone told me once, it's good to know when to be scared. "-)
Unknown said: Barbara Jean: Interesting to think how #2 will survive - maybe timid but as someone told me once, it's good to know when to be scared. "-)
So true.
#1 is a dare devil. For close to a week when EJ was alarm calling #'s 2 & 3 would lay down, but #1 stood up right beside EJ. Even though it is the size of a full grown Osprey it would be no match in a fight with an adult.
Size isn't the only thing, skill and experience is needed too.
Even the returning juveniles have survived a round trip flight to their winter homes and have learn to defend themselves.
I was surprised to see #1 refuse to lay down when EJ was alarm calling. . I don't recall the chicks last year doing that .
Isn't it great they each have their own personalities. Ooh, one is looking straight at me. "And who are you looking at?"