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Goshawk webcam at Loch Garten

Korky
23/04/2022 09:29
From RSPB Loch Garten Facebook
Goshawks are making a sneaky appearance on our live feeds. We are still waiting to see if they will incubate but we believe they have eggs already. If you want to follow their nest you can do so here and we even have infrared on this camera so can watch into the evening!
  • 25/04/2022 15:06 in reply to Cirrus

    24 April

    Changeovers - male and female sizes compared - and some vocals enhanced:

    25 April

    This morning the eggs were uncovered from 07:39 until 10:00.  That's not to say that anything's wrong, I'm just noting it for our info.

    IMAGICAT

  • 25/04/2022 19:33 in reply to Fergus C
    Fergus C said:
    The camera is on a tree independent of that of the nest. This means there are two moving parts that will be affected by the winds higher up in the canopy. I recommend Dramamine.

    Ha ha Fergus, maybe I will get a box for when I log on! Thanks for the information regarding the camera. 

    Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

  • 25/04/2022 20:10 in reply to JillR

    Just saw that, Jill

    Talons out!

    ©RSPB/Wildlife Windows

  • 27/04/2022 03:06 in reply to JillR
    JillR said:
    Buzzard attack at 16.58!

    Looks like I deleted the whole of the 25th after early morning without checking it - that was unmissable.  Maybe I deleted it with all the fragments I've been getting?  I can't think of any other excuse for not having it Grin 

    I'm trying not to be devastated - thank goodness some of us were on the ball, great captures, SANDRA Astonished

    Late last evening it was an Owl (Tawny?) that caused disturbance and perturbation!

    IMAGICAT

  • 27/04/2022 22:03 in reply to scylla

    Just 2 eggs revealed when MrsGos stepped on edge of nestcup:

    ©WoodlandTrust

    The goshawk's nest is built close to the trunk of a tree and reused for several years. Females stay in the nest while males hunt for food.

    Young are raised between March and June. Between two and four eggs are laid per clutch.

    Goshawk fledglings become independent after around three months. Before they leave the nest, they will engage in ‘branching’: spending time outside of the nest before they are strong enough to fly. They reach sexual maturity at two years old.

    Some little looks thru the 27th:

    IMAGICAT

  • 29/04/2022 01:21 in reply to scylla

    From AllAboutBirds -

    Number of eggs: 3-4 (Woodland Trust said 2-4, maybe that's typical for UK whareas AAB is an American site)

    Incubation: 35-38 days

    Fledging time: 35-42 days

    The male made a bit of a crash landing - otherwise, an uneventful day, according to me!

    Just a couple of stretches and 2 little birds foraging - Blue Tit and ???

    IMAGICAT

  • 30/04/2022 05:43 in reply to JillR
    JillR said:
    Blue tit and goldcrest

    Thank you, Jill.  As you can guess, it was the Goldcrest I couldn't recognise.

    29 April

    Some adjustment of and an addition to the "shrubbery" protecting the right side - where the Buzzard entered?  (I am still swearing over missing the sight of that!)  The adjustments lasted 4 minutes!

    IMAGICAT

  • 12/05/2022 05:04 in reply to scylla

    11 May

    Goshawk eggs take up to 38 days to hatch, apparently - no idea when these were laid, so that's not much help.

    The eggs are usually hidden deep in the nestcup but yesterday got a glimpse - still only the tops of 2 are visible:

    IMAGICAT