Most of yesterday the eggs were home alone, but EJ did return to the nest by night. And though the eggs are intact, a pine marten was recorded on video posted by LG Abernethy FB, having had a good meal.
We got reports from MaryGK at the VC and Les Carr about EJ's whereabouts off cam, such as her eating a fish under the nest (edit: or perhaps she was just sitting on her fish-eating perch) which was thankfully received. Moffer and scylla consorted to report a flyby with another bird in the distance, as well as her return to the nest. While we are all sad for EJ and for ourselves, it is agreed we are relieved the eggs have next to no chance of hatching, and we hope EJ finds a suitable suitor for her Phenomenalness. Though she is back at the nest, she was not seen too often yesterday. Most likely we should consider starting a post-season observations thread soon...© 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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Sorry to be a pain but I didn’t see a post that said EJ had been eating a fish? I read what Les wrote as she was sitting on a branch below the nest...? Or does that mean she was eating a fish called a perch. Sorry for the confusion :/
Unknown said:we hope EJ finds a suitable suitor for her Phenomenalness. Though she is back at the nest, she was not seen too often yesterday. Most likely we should consider starting a post-season observations thread soon...
Ref the BIBs:
Thank you for reminding anyone unfamiliar that that is one of EJ's titles :)
And what a sensible thought to plant in our heads. Soon, yes.
Haha, 25mac - I thought I was the world's worst/best nitpicker. Only trouble is, I don't know you well enough to decide if that was a joke or not ;) At Les's expense? Surely not! ;-D
IMAGICAT
Sorry syclla I haven’t been on all day and although it’s late I wanted to catch up. Maybe I’m too tired and should have waited until morning but I honestly read it as she was sitting on her favourite branch lol :)
Earlier - up for a poop and flap:
Quite vigorous:
Feathers flew:
She's tucked asleep now :)
25mac said:Sorry to be a pain but I didn’t see a post that said EJ had been eating a fish? I read what Les wrote as she was sitting on a branch below the nest...? Or does that mean she was eating a fish called a perch. Sorry for the confusion :/
Little birdies singing under the lightening sky:
Talking of light(e)ning, there's been a short thunderstorm here in SW London.
25mac said: Sorry syclla I haven’t been on all day and although it’s late I wanted to catch up. Maybe I’m too tired and should have waited until morning but I honestly read it as she was sitting on her favourite branch lol :)
Don't apologise, 25mac :) I've only got half an eye on what I'm reading - I missed CC's misunderstanding anyway :-/
DAYCAM 03:22hr:
She has shifted but I think she's tucked now:
EJ was gently calling out, but now stopped
Morning, Trying :)
She's started again now.