Hi, it was a day of misery for the two chicks. With EJ gone and it looks like Odin has gone too, there were no deliveries of fish yesterday.
Nature is playing its part. It is time the two juves went fishing for themselves or else start on their migratory journey. Odin has obviously felt it is time to kick start these two into foraging for themselves. If confirmed he is gone by the LG team it will be about the same time as last year.
The weather sounds foul at LG at the moment so hope they are sheltering safely somewhere.
Only time and a new day will tell us what is happening.
Over to the early morning team and thanks to all of you in California, Australia, Finland, and elsewhere for keeping us updated.
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Oh dear, I can hear the rain starting to fall.
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Thanks Lindybird, but it took me a while, which means I miss things!! I can hear what I assume to be Titch also calling, presumably on the camera post.
Middle/Quackers keeps nearly dropping off to sleep, just sitting there very damp, but is woken again by Titch screaming nearby, then they both start all over again.....
Lindybird and SheilaFE that has to be the saddest picture of the season. All alone and still calling.
Margobird
I could agree with you more margobird. But presumably the instinct will kick in shortly. Ah, did I see Titch joining Quackers on the nest. The chorus continues.
Have to go out again now..... (glad to hear you are a little better margobird - take care of yourself)
Hello all - Wimpette calling! - I have read all your posts and of course looked at your pics - thank you all!
Yes, I'm still avoiding watching the cam at present, but to put it all in context (hopefully) - I also avoid reading or listening to certain news items. Just me, in my pensionable years. When working, I came across incredibly horrendous situations in the family life of clients and of course, just had to deal with things. These days the sentimental side just kicks in without warning---- OH thinks I'm crazy, but human, bird or animal , the tears come very easily nowadays:-((
I really do not think there is a thing to worry about. In just over a month they are likely to be flying through the Sahara for about ten days at least. If this is too stressful then they would have no chance with that.
Which reminds me. There was a wonderful piece in The Bassentwaite diary a few years ago where someone was articulating what the chicks could expext in the Sahara. Unfortunately I think that the Bassenthwaite diaries have now gone but someone somewhere might have a copy. It was really good.
If Carol reads this she might know!
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afternoon all.
For some reason the blog wouldn't let me post until now. I smell a conspiracy! lol
Thanks for all the posts/pictures/comments.
Although this may be tough to watch, I don't think we should get too worried. From the little I know, this is entirely natural behavior. As Tiger says, they have to go for ages without food. At some point, soon I'm sure, the instinct will kick in.
The fact that ospreys actually return to breed in Scotland is proof of their resiliance. The species would not have survived if their journeys were not viable. I continue to marvel at this. How they manage to navigate the vast open waters, or the deserts I just cannot comprehend. But the same could be said about swallows, Arctic tern and many other sp. I have just happen to have fallen in love with ospreys! The two continue to call noisely.