Mother's Day brought MIA George back to the nest at 9:49 am, with a fish. No question that this capture (scylla's vid) epitomizes the discussion of the day. ~Moffer's pic
Sigh. Are we happy or not? For sodden EJ getting a meal, yes. For what it means for the eggs, not so much. He incubated for over 2 hours while EJ was away, before he got spooked by something and left the nest, but then he returned. GJ did not bring another meal the rest of the day, so...will he return today with a fish for EJ? Stay tuned, because with ospreys, you just never can tell.
There were two intruders that EJ chased off (no GJ seen) one looked unringed and the next had a Blue Darvic and landed on the nest. ~Moffer's pic Moffer reported that Alison at the VC posted news of the unringed intruder with pics.
Here she is for the record, much as she has been in the past weeknights, except with something in her stomach.© 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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EJ just took a very quick comfort break
No change Dozing, and calling now and again
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Morning, only a wee while here, running off in a minute and back for the afternoon.
The purple light+effects phase is very hard to resist. Otherwise still dozing and watchful eye, dozing.
sorry for the hurry...x
2016: first time in history an Osprey nested in the NL. 2018: 2 active nests! 2019 a storm interferes. 2020: a third active nest in a tree!
EJ got agitated a few moments ago and raised up slightly off the eggs. A large bird flew past the nest, quite high, and disappeared out of sight in the tree line at the top of the view.
A straight line from the left edge of the nest to the trees beyond.
Birdies LG DU update.
I have to go now. Any followers please update as MC is 'down' sorting out technical issues.
Good morning all.
Just a few snaps of EJ earlier
At 9.05 approx an intruder was near by
and there it goes (as per Mike's description)
EJ has flown
and back with some loud but friendly calling