Well folks, its been an exciting day despite the weather. The middle chick increased its wing exercising and almost went this afternoon but no, it was this evening at about 19.37pm that it fledged. Alison posted a link on the main blog. In case anyone missed it , it is: www.youtube.com-watch Its only short but it shows clearly it taking off.
At present we don't know where it is. The eldest and youngest are on the nest with we hope middle one on a tree sheltering from the wind. Only the morning will tell and hopefully when there is a fish delivery it will come back onto the nest
The eldest has had a few forays out into the big wide world also but #3 is still at home but has been practising. What will tomorow bring??
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Wasn't that #3 that just flew off??
I'm inclined to think #3 is on the nest with #1 .... Middle chick never usually dares to go near #1 when it is eating!
Joan - avid bird and nature watcher in Northumberland!
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Eldest seems to have flown off and middle and youngest are tussling over the fish. I think its the middle one which is eating at present and the youngest is trying to get some off it.
Thanks Lynette - That explains why there is no agression!
DjoanS said: I'm inclined to think #3 is on the nest with #1 .... Middle chick never usually dares to go near #1 when it is eating!
That's what I was thinking Joan.
Its a sunny evening and the wind seems to have died down somewhat.
Well #2 couldn't have eaten much and has handed the fish over to #3
So its #2 now eating and #3 has given up. It is way to the left hand side of the nest, its back end just showing. The chick at the forefront is really tucking in now.
Must go and get some tea, will catch up later.
#1 takes the fish from #3: