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After a start/stoppy kinda season, we now have settled couple "URM" (until LG give him a name) and Asha, or Mistle as some would prefer.
Asha is the proud parent of 2 eggs, the father of which being dubious but probably URM, as we hardly saw NN2 (for whom we wish all the best elsewhere) be accepted by Asha.
URM and Asha are similarly marked but distinguishable by certain differences which I may slot in here but I've lost them for the time being.
Asha (R) is looking rather small in this snap because she's crestfallen due to no supper:
Because Asha did so much work on the nest before she had a partner, there hasn't been a lot for URM to do - but he has quite frequently brought in nest material - and his fish provisions have been regular and willingly handed over. He's a promising Osprey dad so far.
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A charming video , thank you Scylla. Asha definitely understood Brodie needed a break
At 10:15 Asha flew in with a small stick and relieved Brodie, who just stood on the nest with his back to her, gazing out over the territory... Asha screeched nonstop until he flew 5 minutes later.
12.44 Asha went away for a comfort break or maybe a stick as she came back with one. Cot rail time
Asha spent a lot of time early in the morning paying attention to the eggs, so I believe she is feeling/hearing something imminent! Brodie brought in a lunch FISH around 13.20. Not a great view, but all I could manage…
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Well caught CC. My new laptop uses a new version of the Snip app, which takes forever to 'snip an pic' and it's so easy to lose the moment! 15.01.25 Asha was calling, and then took off 15.02.18 Brodie arrived to take on incubation 15.23.26 Asha returned, preened on the rim, and reminded Brodie she wants fish! 15.23.24 Brodie wasn't for moving, so Asha flew off again 15.51.14 Brodie flies away. Asha flies in and starts calling while she settles on the eggs. 16.04 Still calling now and again, and sounding somewhat croaky now.
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16.19.11 Brodie is found on a perch, preening. Asha is calling, getting louder and louder.
Brodie took off, and Asha continues to call, although it is getting a bit pitiful now. Has he gone fishing?
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10pm she's fish calling
10.03pm FISH!!!!! I struggled to get a decent snap. Bit of a sprat-end I'd say
Unknown said:FISH!!!!! I struggled to get a decent snap. Bit of a sprat-end I'd say
That might be a bit cruel... but only a bit
I'm lae with this snap due to the same struggle:
We need a new thread tonight before the first of the month seize-up sets in... and I'm not going to be able to do it, so if anyone else would like to, that would be lovely - otherwise I'll have a go later.
If anyone needs a snap for the OP they could use this one (hastily found):
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