Well, this DU intro is all about Junior. Our new male certainly has a way with twigs and branches, as seen in Moffer's early morning snap below. In fact, it turns out looking like our Junior may likely be last season's Twiggy, underlined by the fact that Limpy has called him Twiggy all along, and scylla finally did an empirical study of head markings. He also seems to be one of those fathers that needs to be pushed off the eggs (scylla's vid), and that was after only bringing clumps, not fish. After a couple intruder alerts, Moffer posted this wonderful shot of him yawning as EJ calls for a meal (that she hadn't had yet). It was only after 1 pm that he circled over the nest with a headless fish before finally delivering it to EJ 5 minutes later. Floating names for this new male brought out the origin of Odin's name. Sheila offered a note from Alison on Junior's whereabouts off the nest from LG's perspectives. Growing consensus that he's worthy has many wanting to see him properly named, especially since he has a dedicated thread here. EJ had been dozing on the nest, as seen below, but right now she is sorting her feathers after having been awakened by something a little while ago (next post).© RSPB - Loch Garten and Carnyx Wild_______________________________________The Daily Update is for recording nest events only, allowing for banter, though—any questions or conversations can happen on the Osprey Chat thread. Thank you!
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Whatever the reason, it came to nothing.
IMAGICAT
It's a long time since we saw EJ on the nest panting.
A big stretch and a short call
Hello Scylla. EJ was really quite angry in her calls - almost demanding!
Hello Moffer!
Thank you CC, a lovely start to the day and lots to think about. I hope you have a good day at Minsmere, Clare. I trust that everyone is putting their name suggestions for Junior on the main blog for the consideration of staff, who after all will be making the decision!
Clare asked "Is there growing agreement that Junior is, in fact, the bird Limpy calls Twiggy?" I had my doubts, and in fact could not put hand on heart and say when he arrived! So thanks for the date of 16 April, Clare. I have already looked thru my snips of last year, but today I came across this one!!! It is so Junior!
He was considered possibly CT6's potential mate
31 July 2017
21 July 2017 - Moffer
16 July 2017 And Birdies montage - Is it the same bird?
April 2018 - My montage (not as professional as efforts by others!!) of Junior
It's the first time I've seen EJ panting this year! 11.03hr
Edit: I now see that Moffer has noticed this too! It's taken me so long to prepare this post, I've got behind! LOL
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It's started to rain, perhaps a shower. Or is it sleet??? EJ is still incubating
Oops, Moffer! I just snapped you on the blog when I went to post my suggestion of ORION! Thanks for the reminder, Sheila---I would have let it lie buried in the posts! :-P
12.28 Junior has landed. EJ is calling. That was a case of hi, and bye
Hi again Junior
and bye bye
Junior's arrived and EJ is asking for more. I love watching her breathe! Her feathers are indeed wet!© RSPB - Loch Garten and Carnyx Wild
He's left but she is still chirping.© RSPB - Loch Garten and Carnyx Wild