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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Unknown said: Eldest on the look out !
Eldest on the look out !
That's a nice capture, Cirrus!
Could it be Middle or Titch eating at the side of the nest now - keeps chirping whilst eating.
NO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT's Eldest - as this clearlly shows - honest :)
EDIT Thank you LIndy
Well, I' m far from an expert, but I did get the impression it was Eldest, really.... just something about the behaviour.
When I first came on, to see what the noise was, I thought how like Odin it looked, but knew it was only a GEM from the juvenile feathers ..
Definitely #1 eating on the nest.
We've had ''tallking to the fish'' behaviour from all the juveniles. Youngest does seem to do it the most . It will be interesting to see if its Youngest that jumps down from the nest post once Eldest has decided he's had enough. I'm so glad he hasn't flown off with it like Youngest did yesterday.
There is much more darkness about the head with Eldest. Thank you Sandy for confirming.
....Going to be a Very Handsome bird, like his Dad, I reckon!
Unknown said: Evening all: Nest empty right now and I'm visiting with daughter, so not sticking around. Do feel like I'm letting you all down, but am really tired....
Evening all: Nest empty right now and I'm visiting with daughter, so not sticking around. Do feel like I'm letting you all down, but am really tired....
Just read this and feel compelled to assure you Annette, that with your exemplary record of being on hand both day & night for months, to record all sorts of events, you are NEVER going to let us down in any way.....
I'm getting full.....
Definitely like my dad