Hi Jane, although we don't hear much about quads, I am pretty sure that 4 chicks have been successfully raised at Kielder however I know for definite of four raised at Tweed Valley in 2005.
I know it is a long time ago, but I have never forgotten Errol's story for the little Tweed Valley chick was named after Errol Flynn because of his swashbuckling fiestiness and was the pluckiest little chick I have ever seen. He pushed his way in for his share of fish and also was very smart cleaning up so thrived. Many times they feared for his life as he took many beatings from the older chicks but it was in fact Errol who started the fights causing havoc in the nest. TV released a DVD which included highlights and the story of the 2005 nest. He really was quite the superstar.
just now .... awww
c LRWT
Where is 33 just now ... Maya mantling and someone hovering above :-(
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c L&RWT
Threat over quickly and Maya now settled on her eggs
And back ... Maya mantling and once more it hovers above (missed shot, not clear/close enough to make out if ringed)
I suspect 33 may be away fishing. Hope he hurries back
33 back and has settled down beside Maya.
L&RWT
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It is so lovely how 33 lies down beside Maya, is this the first time this season.....?
JaneV - Regarding four chick nests I have made a post on Osprey Chat about four chick nests.
Karen - I also speak about the 2005 season at Tweed Valley in the same post.
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MaryGK said:
Mary, it is the first time that I have seen this season.