Odin not seen since 18 May 2017 early afternoon --- 3 days. We have one chick left, no fish deliveries, and an unringed male hanging about the nest. I am personally moved by the greatest forum participants I have ever seen. Many opinions expressed with no personal rancor in the disagreements. I believe all are opening their hearts and minds in a fervent unified wish for the best for EJ. As one forum poster said, "If only EJ knew how many are thinking of her." I am back in town and stricken to see all the news, yet so very honored to be in the company of such courageous nature watchers. Thank you all.
At this moment EJ is sleeping on a mercifully quiet nest with a light wind but no precipitation. May she have peaceful dreams that come true for her.© RSPB - Loch Garten and Carnyx Wild
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Well said Valmc.
Hi everyone, can anybody shed any light on the white object in the nest? just logged on when ej was leaving the nest and spotted the object that wasn't there earlier today.
Before she settled on the nest she had a little tidy up Jayne and moved some of the tufty grass, maybe it is a piece of egg shell. Night cam on now so can't see.
Good night all, let's hope tomorrow will bring the news that we are still hoping and praying for, the return of our lovely boy Odin. Fingers crossed. Today emotions have run high at times but we have all kept watch and seen beautiful photos of our lovely EJ being able to fish and eat. She will get much needed rest now and who knows what will happen over the weeks to come.
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EJ is currently back on the nest and has been moving the white object around - I think it is the remains of one of the egg shells. It does seem to be confusing her - perhaps it is causing her brooding instincts to kick in.
So sad to see her like this, in the rain too - just hoping things will soon get better for her.
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Catching up with the days events - at least now EJ has had a meal after probably feeling very hungry but wasn't going to desert her last remaining chick until......... Build yourself up EJ and hopefully a new mate may be on the horizon. Or......Odin may reappear after his absence, who knows.
Thank you all for some lovely sequences of pics of EJ and her fish.
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I hope she is hunkering down somewhere as it's hammering down..
Even my dog is reluctant to go out.
Karen B said:EJ is currently back on the nest
Edited version of EJ's first evening without her chicks.
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