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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My cam also went down Scylla, so I don't know if there was an attempted landing. EJ is really upset. Where on earth is GJ again today?
Intruder is on the cam post!
Sounds more like fish calling now
Someone* is on the campost, clear shadow on nest.
*Calm as you like, casually preening!
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I presume the intruder is on the cam post, as the shadow shows what looks like a large bird.......unless it's George.
I have to get back to the lawn. TTFN
Intruder touched down on nest edge and flew off. EJ resettling.
He's back, hovered across the nest with feet dangling. Gone again.
now if he would just bring fish, twice, we could rest easy, not the perfect situation but a good male is worth his weight in gold, could be good for next year.. George will not be able support chicks I fear..
As a avid lurker.. I closed my laptop after the events at LA and seeing the plight EJ was in (crying)..and only keeping up with all your posts... (tyvm too all) as was too emotional about it all...watched again when found out fish was delivered .. in the hope that he would pick up
but alas nothing today yet ..and our EJ defending on her own ... it's all.. ok nature.. but heartbreaking
17.46 a nice calm scene, despite the sun going in behind the clouds. EJ is incubating, resting, snoozing
...and as I type the sun reappears! Snoozing
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