Recap:-
LJ2 returned 31 March 2023
LM6 returned 4 April 2023
Egg No. 1 laid 20 April
Egg No. 2 laid 23 April
Egg No. 3 laid 26 April
First hatch date due around 27 May
Link to March/April 2023
LJ2 arrived under an hour ago with a stick and moss. LM6 didn’t get up.
He returned a short while later just after 08.00 and got his first view of the chick.
The chick is arrowed under magnification. The top shell is the empty one.
Karen W said:Fantastic news - thanks Glider
It is indeed Karen, one more bobblehead to add to our Osprey season.
08.09 Mum leaves the nest for a quick comfort break leaving dad in charge. The little one is moving more and cheeping.
LJ2 waits for a short while then leaves. LM6 soon returns to brood her chick.
LM6 takes a while to settle down as she shuffles her position many times before finding the right one.
08.39 LJ2 flies onto the nest. LM6 starts intruder chipping.
LJ2 leaves within a minute
LM6 has stopped chipping. She gets up, readjusts and settles down again. Little bob snuggled in nicely at the front of the photo.
Around 09.05, another wee stretch for LM6 then back down again.
10.14 All quiet just now, apart from the 2 noisy geese flying by.
10.38 LM6 is up fish calling and the wee one is joining in.
It is hot on the nest today. LM6 is gular fluttering and up and down off the chick to give it some fresh air.
11.35 LM6 and little bob waiting on LJ2’s arrival.
I’m out for the rest of the day/night now. Hope that first meal comes soon.
Super news!
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12.55 LJ2 flies in with a large headless fish. LM6 had been calling on and off as she must’ve seen him bring it in and start eating it.
LM6 patiently offered little bob small pieces of fish and it managed to take a few.
The feed lasted over 10 minutes.
LJ2 left part way through to chase a crow.