Hi folks, It was a windy and damp day yesterday. Lots of vigorous exercising by Middle and Youngest. Thought at one time the middle one would take off, it was certainly doing so across the nest. I think 5 fish in all were delivered by both parents between them. All at rest now. Ahhhhhhhhnight, night, see you all in the morning.
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Good morning all. Three snoozing on nest.
Lindybird - You missed a fish in yesterday's list. About 7 am, GEM had a tug of war with EJ and won. He was still eating 35 mins later. So I make it 6 fish. (Not a criticism - it's great to see the summary.)
In reply to aquilareen:
Hi everyone.
Thanks for all the information and pics!!
I have noticed the days are getting shorter. Dawn is breaking a wee bit later each day
I hope the next one to fledge waits until Saturday.
I am sure Saturday is a day when many more people can visit the center and it would make spectacular viewing and a day to remember for them .
Formerly known as Barbara Jean
In reply to Barbara:
Two GEMs snuggling together on back of nest. The third one, at front, has hiccups. LOL
Evening/morning all: Three chicks on nest; one has woken up and is sitting up and perusing the view. Oh. Another is up and flapping a bit now.
In reply to Annette in SoCal:
Two GEMs at the gym, one abed.EDIT Good morning Annette.
I am not sure who is who on the nest right now .
We need the eldest to go fly-about so we can figure out the other two :)
Forgot to say Thanks Lynette for starting the thread each day.
Morning AQ! Barbara Jean: I expected #1 to take off by now but they appear to be busy preening.
I think #1 is at the right (now on EJ's perch) - Oh. maybe not - since the one in the middle just flew off!
Annette in SoCal said: Forgot to say Thanks Lynette for starting the thread each day. Morning AQ! Barbara Jean: I expected #1 to take off by now but they appear to be busy preening.
#1 was the one laying in the center of the nest. It grew tired of the flapping chick getting a lift and then falling back down onto it's back so it left the nest . LOL
Now lets see if we can figure out who is who between the remaining 2 chicks on the nest
OK #2 is on the left !! A butterly flew by and #2 hit the deck . LOL .
#3 is on EJ's perch on the right
Barbara Jean: Isn't that #2 at right and Titch on left?
EDIT: Oh geez. I dunno.