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
Thanks Scylla for the confirmation re fish. I have been popping in and out this morning :-)
EJ's Memorial Balgavies Loch Ospreys 2023
She's back:
He's not moving. Is she going to have to start being subtle?
He's moving:
Off he goes:
She settles:
Our herring gulls are red listed birds. Think about that the next time you hear some flaming idiot calling for a cull of them.
She continues to quietly incubate. Let's hope Odin brings her a nice fish soon.
Don't you just love the way she sweetly pipes to Odin to get up.
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moffer said: Don't you just love the way she sweetly pipes to Odin to get up.
She's been like this for a while:
She's now looking forward and softly calling.
See you all later!
Another twiggy stick lands on EJ
EJ leaves the cup and moves the twiggy branch while Odin fiddles with a stick
The wind catches Odin and he topples
Odin regains his composure
while EJ moves the twiggy branch again
Odin leaves and EJ returns to the cup