Hi folks, not a lot has happened yesterday.. There was some acitivity in the morning and very little in the afternoon/evening unless I missed anything.
Are they perhaps getting ready for migration. We non't see the GEM's on the nest quite so frequently now, could they be fishing themselves or are EJ and Odin dropping fish into trees as was suggested yesterday, for them to pick up. This is a part of the ospreys life that we don't know much about but what a preveledge to watch them through all these weeks growing up. I'm prattling on just for something to say. I'll hand over tothe night staff and leave you with a poinant reminder of the nest. -- DESSERTED!!
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It appears to be Middle eating. He/she has the fish on the far side of the nest and I can see it is a large one. There will be plenty for Middle and left overs for EJ or anyone else who wants seconds .
I guess EJ did all the fishing so far today . Hum-m-m-
All have been fed today! so now I am really going to bed this time
Formerly known as Barbara Jean
Morning all .... sounds like it has been fun for the nightshift/early morning crew!! It seems all have had a hearty breakfast ... and one GEM is still finishing its meal.
Joan - avid bird and nature watcher in Northumberland!
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Odin just flew in with a branch ... the eating GEM is NOT amused! It is mantling over its fish and screeching at poor Odin and went to attack him!!! Odin flew off chirping.
Barbara Jean and AQ, thanks for your overnight/ early reports. Joan, thanks for your pictures and reports.
Plenty of fish from EJ and a gem still eating.
GEM STILL EATING
ENS as I dash in leaving vegies to manage themselves.
EN now and the nest looks very untidy. I can't see any fish remains.
Thanks for all that detail of nest activity. What an exciting night/morning you've had. Empty nest when I logged on!
The mind is like a parachute, it doesn't work if it's not open.
Just as I log on, Odin arrives with...........a STICK , looks around him, nobody about and then takes off again leaving it right in the middle of the nest. Is he getting started for next year, do you think!!!!
Odin just delivered another contribution to the wood pile on the nest.
The large stick across the middle of nest.