Yesterday was marred by bothersome corvids and (whilst also quite amusing) heavy, grass clumps barring access to the eggcup. It all worked out in the end tho. Videos here.
EJ has had at least 4 stand-ups at the back of the nest, despite it being quite windy. The last time she looked rather alert:
She was settled contentedly immediately prior to cam failure:
Cam went down @ 0325hr. I've emailed Carnyx and LG.
IMAGICAT
Great news, and I happened to have just turned on to LG in time to see the happy event! Nice cosy nest she has there too.
had been struggling for days to log on and find settings to watch the webcam. finally successful just in time to watch her loveliness lay the 2nd egg. feeling very lucky!
Woo Hoo! Eggceptionally good news.
Our herring gulls are red listed birds. Think about that the next time you hear some flaming idiot calling for a cull of them.
muckyduck said:had been struggling for days
Well done you! :)
Here is a video of the happy event, kinda edited a bit but...
3m10s
Scylla thank you so much I missed first and second :(
Valerie
Brilliant news - Well Done EJ
Great news, been busy doing other stuff so missed it. Thanks to all who reported and pics.
Odin returns to mate
It's a non starter. EJ gets up and we can see both eggs well
Birdie Num Num's brilliant DU summary 2017
Well done EJ the Magnificent, [and I suppose Odin]! another egg.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Hi all
Thanks for all the updates, pictures etc. So happy to find out egg number 2 has been laid. Well done you Super Ospreys!
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