The two highlights of yesterday were that a nice large fish was delivered in early afternoon (scylla's video) and then, GJ dutifully stuck on the eggs for about 3 hours while EJ took her time munching on the good sized fish. In fact, when she finally returned, she gave up the fishtail to him. The icing on the cake consisted of the sweet calls GJ tweeted to EJ (CC's video), letting her know he was ready to take a break. It took an hour from the first time he tweeted for her to return to her brooding duties, but he never left the eggs alone. Sheila indicated in the pic (info from Alison), that she appeared to be eating the fish in the tree we possibly referred to as the Fish Perch.
GJ also chased off an intruder, we don't know who, maybe BlueNW3? Perhaps he thought he better up his game since the day before EJ had been soliciting fish from NW3, who was perched nonchalantly in the cam tree for an hour that previous day (pic of NW3 from the VC).
Of course, before all the good stuff happened, the morning began with no-fish GJ taking over incubation accompanied by an earbashing from EJ until he finally left, hopefully with a good idea in his head, to be delivered 3 hours later. (pic by Mike)
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"EJ returns with fish leftover, like an old lady" :(
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Delighted to see that George brought EJ the remains of a small whale. But I see from scylla's video, when EJ returns, he's not on the eggs. I'd like to think he'd just left, checking carefully there were no crows or other egg thieves. Everything still very firmly crossed. And thanks to all for posts and some great photos.
I do love those contact calls! She really couldn't decide...do I let go of the fish, or incubate? That is a lovely vid for the end of the day. X
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scylla said:EJ returns with fish leftover, like an old lady
EJ is young like me.
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Limpy said:How do old ladies deal with fish leftovers?
Yes, LIMPY, I wasn't sure how to punctuate that, or whether to rephrase it. Probably should take the comma out. No, rephrased it slightly :)
She's got me worried again, not looking herself at all, her wings look artificial when she flaps:
I hope she's not feeling eggy :o
Limpy said: EJ returns with fish leftover, like an old ladyHow do old ladies deal with fish leftovers? EJ is young like me. [/quote]If you are too young to know Limpy.... go seek out Captain Birdseye, and ask him :-D
EJ returns with fish leftover, like an old lady
[/quote]If you are too young to know Limpy.... go seek out Captain Birdseye, and ask him :-D
I think we're getting Arkaig's rain, hope it doesn't come to anything.
Not looking good weatherwise until lunchtime tomorrow scylla Although it does look like Loch Garten may be on the fringe of the main area of bleak and wet weather
Thanks for the welcome Sheila and Scylla .
I have been watching the developments this year as I have the last 15 years at LG and have been to the hide many times. Was up early at home with my Golden Retriever and happened to catch the Dawn Chorus on the live LG web cam. So great to witness the trials and tribulations of EJ and new mate GJ this year LIVE in Paisley in my living room.
Declan said:I have been watching the developments this year as I have the last 15 years at LG and have been to the hide many times.
You can teach me a thing or ten, Declan - I just do videos, when possible ;)