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Arrival dates
Laddie 21.3.21
NC0 25.3.21
It has been great to witness Laddie (LM12) and NC0 renew their bond and also begin to make a safe and cosy nest for impending eggs. It is encouraging to watch NC0 much more comfortable in her surroundings and hope that all continues goes well for them both from here on in.
11.4.21: Blog - NC0 lays an egg
14.4.21: Blog - NC0 lays her second egg
17.4.21: Blog - NC0 lays her third egg
15:30(ish) Laddie delivered a headless fish. NC0 took it to her usual spot on the birch
She returned around 10 minutes later to take over incubation
Just after 16:05, Laddie spent some time on the nest with NC0. A woodpecker could be heard during his visit
NC0 still incubating @16:40
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Birdies LG DU update.
patily said:I have forgotten to make a note of when egg #3 was laid Was it the 17th?
Hi Patily (and Mike)
If it helps, the dates (and links to the Blogs associated with each egg laid) are posted on the OP of this thread
A couple of minutes before 17:00, Laddie delivered another fish
Off she went
17:20 Laddie still incubating
Mike B said:Having emailed LOTL earlier today re the Time Stamp I have had a response saying there are no plans to add it this season. I have pointed out that it seems to be a simple matter for the IT team.
Thanks Mike.
Change of duty 18:08
20:35(ish) NC0 was quite vocal on the nest, Laddie was on the birch. She flew off and headed towards and then over the birch.
Within a second or two, Laddie made his way back over the Loch to land on the nest.
NC0 returned soon after and took back the incubation from Laddie.
Laddie preparing to leave
21:07 Awww, bless
Good morning all, Laddie took over incubation at approx. 4:55
NC0 came back less than 30 minutes later and it appeared that she gave gave Laddie a couple of slight 'kicks' to get him up from the eggs
NC0 still on incubation duty at 7:10
Good Morning Sandra
I didn't find when Laddie took over incubation, but I am glad to see you did.
I did these screenshots so might as well post them.
NC0 on the perch before she took over
She almost had to prise Laddie off the eggs
She looks content - so hope no more intruders
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