Yesterday we had MaryGK on the ground in the VC, and she gave this report. GJ seems to have claimed the nest and EJ as his, though no fish has been forthcoming and EJ seems not to trust him incubating as a result. He comes to mate, and today appeared late to the defense (with full crop) of the nest from an unringed intruder. EJ is still begging for fish, but finally at the end of the wet day, she left the eggs for over three hours and returned cleaning her beak. We all hope and trust she had herself a meal. Meanwhile, Tiger reminded us that, if all were well, the first hatching would be coming this week.
She appears to be faceplanted into the nest, and it looks like the rain has stopped.© 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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Thank you Les. Any info is greatly appreciated.
Hi everyone.
Thanks for all the updates etc. Sadly seems like the inevitable has come to pass. Personally I don't blame EJ for abandoning the eggs. Poor girl is getting next to no support.
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21.19 Fly past at speedEJ arrives on the nestand GJ (with a massive crop) who flew past, lands. EJ calls for fish
GJ cleans his beak on the nest!
21.28 GJ has flown
EJ, calling for fish, settles on the eggs ;o((
Hello everyone. Well we knew/hoped this day would come under the circumstances. Another sad season for EJ and, being selfish, us.
Let's hope we do have the pleasure of her company from time to time.
I don't know what to say :o(