In reply to Sandra :
21:17ish NC0 stood up, fish calling, as Laddie (I assume) left the birch area and flew towards the nest with what appeared to be a fish in his talons. He didn't land but continued his flight low, behind the nest. He could then be seen flying over the Loch in the opposite direction.
I lost sight of him after this pic
She had a good flap of her wings before settling back on the eggs
NC0 just before night cam came on at 21:20
Perhaps it was Laddie's way of letting her know she will be getting an early breakfish!
*See previous page for posts re three intrusions today
©SWT/LotL
Good morning All,
Laddie delivered NC0's headless breakfish at 5:48
Cam zoomed in
Laddie left the fish on the nest, NC0 had to walk carefully around the edge of the nest cup to retrieve it
Laddie down to settle
7:13
8:10 A lovely, peaceful scene - let's hope it stays that way after the events of yesterday!
Laddie still incubating
BFN
Sandra P said:
Apologies for the delay in posting the pics.
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Sandra you cover this nest so well each season, so no need for any apologies that's for sure. I am sorry that I am only popping in now and again, but when I do I appreciate all the effort you go to to keep the nest updated. Same goes for Scylla and Karen. and anyone else who posts a lot on here.
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In reply to MaryGK:
Thank you so much, Mary, and please pop in as and when you can - good to see you!
NC0 returned from her breakfish break at 9:12.
Laddie took over from her at 11:48 after bringing a stick to the nest
12:55 Laddie still on the eggs, NC0 on the birch. The wind has really picked up!
BBL
I've found an unringed intruder occurrence from 9:42 this morning, it wasn't showing in the frames as I scrolled through footage at lunchtime
NC0 was quietly scanning the sky
Unringed intruder approached the nest
It landed on NC0
A brief touchdown onto the nest
NC0 flapped the intruder off
Within moments, Laddie arrived at the nest
He chipped
Scanned the sky
Both were quiet and watchful
Laddie began to chip again
He's quietened down
Both were relaxed and Laddie arranged a stick at the back of the nest, NC0 had a brief tail 'parasol' lol
Then he left the nest at 9:50