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 ;)
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Ian S said:
12.37, Aila is on the camera and JJ7 is on the nest when Louis brings in a fish. JJ7 grabs Louis' leg in his rush to get the fish. Soon enough JJ8 & 6 turn up but JJ7 is keeping a hold of the fish. Ian
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That's a great shot, Ian! I took a similar one and used it for the thumbnail on my video. At least it was an accidental nip, unlike like year's duo who actively attacked their parents!
17.25, JJ8 is alone on the nest when Louis arrives with a flat fish. Again poor Louis suffers abuse to his leg. JJ6 arrives just after Louis & JJ7 a wee bit after. JJ8 is so far keeping the fish. Louis' crop looked nice & full, I wonder if he has sneaked in a fish for himself. Ian
17.52, Louis brings in a live & flapping fish. JJ7 is nearest where he lands & JJ8 (still eating the previous flat fish) is between JJ6 & the fish. JJ7 therefore claims it. Ian
EDIT - I have looked at the delivery again, it was Aila who brought it in.
JJ8 on the left eating, JJ7 on the right eating & JJ6 in the middle voicing his displeasure. I don't know if my pic will get the detail, but there is a rainbow just at the Woodland Trust logo. If it were a Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow I would be like a pig in clover. This emoticon is not a Fender Stratocaster but will have to do. Ian
18.27, JJ8 has had enough of the flat fish so JJ6 takes it over. JJ8 had eaten the least of the three so far today, it is nice that she had a good feed. The fish JJ7 is eating is a decent size, I wouldn't expect him to finish it. Ian
18.34, Aila arrives at the nest with a FISH. She soon loses it to JJ6 who discards the flat fish. Aila flies off. After a bit, JJ8 goes back to the flat fish, so all three chicks are eating. Ian
19.27, Aila comes back to am empty nest apart from two nice bits of fish. She is currently tucking in. Ian
EDIT - 19.37, Aila flies with one bit of fish in her talons.