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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A rustle of wings and suddenly there are a whole lot of birds....
Third GEM has flown in to be fed by EJ from that huge fish (the second delivery today).
EJ has some fish & is feeding them,,,
aquilareen said: Third GEM has flown in to be fed by EJ from that huge fish (the second delivery today).
Thanks AQ - wondered how many fish there had been already. They all look OK & no 2 is none the worse!
Morning all, just logged on. Only three on the nest at first and then............down came the middle one and he's back in the fold. Lindybird you beat me to it with pic.
Thanks for all updates and any pics, will catch up soon.
EJ is now feeding the middle one and they are all in a semicircle to the left with middle one nearest, I think eldest next to it, and the youngest and the left hand side.
Wonder what adventure the middle one has to tell its siblings.
Well, I can't stay on to see the end of that fish (brought by EJ about 6.49 am). I'm off to dinner. Hope you have a great day.
Morning all ... just logged on to the wonderful sight of EJ feeding all three chicks .... brilliant! Thanks for overnight info.
Joan - avid bird and nature watcher in Northumberland!
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Lindy - JUST what I was hoping for - pics of all the youngsters together (and EJ) -Thank you. Great captures.
Indeed Lynette - an overnight adventure all on its own but none the worse for it :)
Enjoy your evening meal and entire evening - ''see'' you tomorrow AQ