Many thanks to AG who wrote this preface to the Llyn Brenig thread for us (below)
Llyn Brenig is a reservoir on the border between Denbighshire and County Conwy in North Wales. It is managed by Welsh Water; the osprey project is a partnership between them and North Wales Wildlife Trust.
One pair of ospreys raised a single chick here each year from 2018-2020. Neither of this pair returned in 2021, when the nest was taken over by 2 Scottish birds, LJ2 (male) and LM6 (female), both 2018 chicks. The nest was vandalised the night after LM6 had laid her first egg; while the two could not continue to breed they did stay close to the site until normal migration time.
A new nest has been erected in 2022 with additional security and a streaming camera is in place. A new hide has also been built.
Links to
North Wales Wildlife Trust Page https://www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/days-out/ospreys-llyn-brenig
Welsh Water Page https://llynbrenig.com/llyn-brenig-osprey/
Osprey Project Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/brenigospreyproject
Friends of Llyn Brenig Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FriendsofLlynBrenigBlue24
Llyn Brenig YouTube Channel for Live Stream https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_OrcBilBcFmDQVGgrk2ng
Looks like another 3 fish deliveries today. First at 13.04
2nd fish at 15.00
Both chicks feeding well so far. 3rd fish delivered 18.40. LJ2 could be heard sky dancing as he brought it in.
Lovely big fish. However, on landing, LJ2 started mantling and intruder chipping. Everyone was getting ready for the fish when moments later, LJ2 flew off with the fish still in his talons! I haven’t seen it returned yet.
First fish of today, a small whole one at 05.00
2nd fish at 06.41, a larger headless one.
3rd delivery at 09.13, a large whole fish.
However, with having one half fish on the nest already, LM6 didn’t immediately go over for this one and LJ2 took it away again.
He returned half an hour later after having eaten the head.
Interesting at around 11.10 this morning, LJ2 flew to the nest with a clump of half eaten fish in his talons. He positioned himself on the edge and started to eat. LM6 went over to the other half of fish that was still on the nest. The chicks got up and both headed towards a different parent. Chick 2 was asking LJ2 for food and it was almost like he wanted to feed it but was hesitant/unsure. The camera was glitchy so I can’t be for sure if he actually fed #2 anything or not. LJ2 stayed there for quite a wee while eating his fish with #2 facing him.
At this point, the chicks were already well fed and not overly shouting for fish! I wonder if the chicks had been hungrier, how LJ2 would’ve responded?
LM6 feeding #1 to the left and LJ2 to the right with #2 asking.
NWWT have published a report written by Tim Mackrill in March this year entitled Osprey Conservation Plan – Llyn Brenig.
EDIT
Can be viewed on a link towards the bottom of this page
About 16.45, fish #4 arrived. A small whole one. LM6 was in the middle of some housekeeping, shifting a long stick about.
The chicks were both hungry and ready for a good feed. It lasted about 20 minutes.
After the chicks decided they’d had enough, they lay down with very full crops. #2 found a pillow with #1 joining it!
I just get this note AG when clicking on your link
2013 photos & vids here
eff37 on Flickr
Good day everyone. A lively start to the morning. LJ2 pops by to the nest around 05.30 to check all is well. He returns around 07.11 with a clump of grass.
At this point, there is a lot of rook activity starting within the trees in front of the nest. Lots of squawking and chasing to and fro over the water and back to the trees. Other birds are alarm calling but our chicks are quiet and pancaked with their 2 parents standing over them observing. LJ2 stays at the nest for over 10 minutes before flying off towards the trees to the right of the nest. LM6 keeps vigilant and peace returns around 07.30.