I'm starting this thread in case it's not possible for MARY to do it due to the first-of-the-month freeze-up.
Aila, Louis and their 3 chicks are flourishing, with Louis proving a great provider to the biggest family he's had so far.
I might add some snaps 'n things if I last a bit longer, but let's get the thread on the road first ;)
IMAGICAT
That fish at 21.58 was fish number six, there was a flatfish delivery at 20.36, making four flatfish and two trout brought to the nest today.
Fish number five, headless flatfish 20.36.05
Two months ago today, cute little fluffball Doddie-to-be popped out of his shell - look at him now, looks like Louis but sounds like Aila! Goodnight..
Louis' first look at Bob1 on 29th May
04.55, Aila flew off with the bit of fish that had lain on the nest overnight. 06.44, JJ7 & JJ8 are on the nest as Louis brings in a (not flat) fish. JJ8 gets the fish. Ian
EDIT - JJ8 has eaten a large chunk of the fish but JJ7 gets it at 07.01 and finishes it at 07.08.
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JJ7 sure downed that fish tail in style - the look on his face after it was gone, was like he enjoyed every last bit of it including fish tail with some fish attached. Ha Ha....
EJ's Memorial Balgavies Loch Ospreys 2023
Also the fish delivery at 06.44 and JJ7's smash and grab to get it off JJ8.....
SORRY ABOUT THE BLACK SCREEN AT THE END - trying out new video editing software and didn't realise the music was still playing when video had finished.
11.13, JJ6 is on the nest when Louis brings in a headless fish. JJ8 who had earlier been on the nest with JJ6 returns. Ian
11.59, JJ8 takes what's left of the fish from JJ6 who didn't put up a fight having eaten well. JJ6 flew off straight away. JJ8 finished the tail & flew at 12.17. Since then until now (13.59) JJ8 & JJ7 have briefly visited the nest. Ian