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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Oh dear. I feel so sorry for the youngster we can see - Youngest yes, Margobird I think. Middle youngster likes to sit out on the nest edge on the left . What a dismal day.
Gosh, that is seriously heavy rain just now. I suppose we should be thankful that the wind and rain didn't come when they were younger.
Joan - avid bird and nature watcher in Northumberland!
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Funny, Joan, I thought that when I saw the weather report on TV this morning: my 1st thought was thank goodness they are not little naked chicks any more.
A "lonely little potato in the onion patch!" (old music hall song I think)
-- can hear rain continually dripping.
Don't know who has joined us, but there are now 370 folks in the Osprey Group.
Lonely little 'potato' indeed Lindy - a very soggy, sorry looking, little 'potato'
Lindybird said: A "lonely little potato in the onion patch!" (old music hall song I think) -- can hear rain continually dripping.
Lindybird - I hadn't heard that before, but I Googled it ... and its 'A lonely little petunia in an onion patch' ... I got a complete rendition of the song too :-)) Wonderful!!!! Here's the link ;
http://redbirdjan.freeyellow.com/gerber.html
It is certaily rotten at LG today feel so sorry for Titch I think sitting there wet through. Assumong the other youngest is just out of sight looking just as dejected. Glad there have been 2 fish as it will be difficult for EJ and Odin today. Titch has just had a good shake and complaining I think.
Margobird
Meant to say Lindybird I do remember that song. Middle youngster having a bit of a flap accompanied by whistles.
Thanks DjoanS just had a look.