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
13.57 LJ2 flies onto the nest to take the fish.LM6 is calling to him. He hesitates for a few minutes before he finally goes when LM6 looks like she’s going to brood the chick.
15.11 LJ2 returns with the fish
Little bob is initially facing the wrong way, LM6 stretches over to offer food.
the bob manages to turn around and feeds until it turns away again and lies down.
time for another sleep.
17.26 another quick wee feed
LM6 flies off with the fish tail, LJ2 arrives on the nest looking for it but LM6 returns without it.
20.18 LJ2 lands on the nest but without a fish. LM6 is calling for one but that’s it for today.
22.07 LJ2 lands on the perch to roost overnight.
Aww, congrats on the hatching of Bob #1 - you did predict the 27th, Glider...well done!
Sunday 28 May
Good morning LJ2 flew from the perch to the nest at 04.35 this morning and LM6 told him to go and get a fish.
05.23 LJ2 did some baby sitting whilst LM6 went for a comfort break. Little bob asked dad for breakfast.
10.34 LJ2 arrives with a lively perch
Little bob gets a good feed.
LM6 then leaves the fish, tidies up and settles back on her chick and eggs.
Sandra P said:Aww, congrats on the hatching of Bob #1 - you did predict the 27th, Glider...well done!
Thanks Sandra, haha I just went with the usual 37 days!
11.07 LM6 gets up and begins the 2nd feed from the fish.
little bob is facing the wrong way, but soon turns round as mum tempts with fish!Another good feed. LM6 got some too
another piece for little bob
then a nest tidy and quick comfort break
and back to brood/incubate. 11.18
11.45 LJ2 returned. He knew the fish was still on the nest, looked around, spotted the tail and tried to pull it out from under LM6. She was calling at him but she stood up and LJ2 then took the fish.
14.57 LM6 is having a wee preen and a call for fish. Little bob is being watchful.
15.08 Headless fish delivery