The event that takes the cake was GJ arriving with a fish for EJ, which was accepted and taken off the nest to eat, while he settled to incubate the forlorn eggs. Of course, the cam then went down and when it reappeared, the apparent father was gone, nowhere to be seen. He returned briefly a while later only to disappear again. What goes on in the heads of osprey, only the osprey know. Events were faithfully recorded by Moffer's excellent captures. This one of GJ was taken by Trying.
Meanwhile, BNN thought she noticed a crack in one of the eggs, but it is unconfirmed as of now. We are not sure if the eggs will be collected, but if they are they will wait until after EJ leaves, to avoid disturbing her.
Yesterday we caught a preview of a beautiful photo of EJ fishing at Rothiemurchus, by Neil McIntyre. It bears reposting, I think.
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Imagicat || Tiger's links || 2022 LG Obs
EJ has flown.
IMAGICAT
There's the culprit at the top of the screen:
This is past my limit, I have to say ciao, SYAL :)
Hi all. Stupid power cut due to horrendous thunder storms, and then my BT went down! Back now.
RSPB LG FB
EJ taking a break and enjoying the glorious weather
Am I misunderstanding please? Did George bring fish two days running? Cheers all
Unknown said: Am I misunderstanding please? Did George bring fish two days running? Cheers all
He certainly has, and sat on the eggs, and did appear for some defending against an intruder unless i'm much mistaken
Richard B
EJ is back, with sweet gentle chirps.
GJ has landed on EJ's back.....and flown
after a minute of small stick fiddling, EJ settles on the eggs
Have just read back Don't tell me G has switched to adult male mode now that it is too late but will be interesting to see whether he gets into a regular routine now
Post preen sprawl and pant.