Link to Glaslyn - May 2023
The liaison of Aran with a new female, Elen, taking over from much-mourned MrsG, has been almost seamless.
They have laid 2 eggs, the first of which hatched @ 01:38 on 31 May. It's been fairly subdued so far, but here were a lively few moments:
IMAGICAT
Time is approx:
What a mess of detritus this nest is! I'll let the video speak for itself - but on the bright side, #1 did get fed and #2 is pipping good !!!
EDIT @ 11:13
Nearly!
Sandra P said:Scylla, the video is showing as unavailable
Sorry, Sandra - I discovered that I had Aran bringing the fish to the nest after it was seen on the fence (trying to do one vid from 2 cams!)... So I had to delete it and re-upload a corrected one. It's available now... I hope !!!
Plus see the edited-in snap, we should have #2 very soon.
Super dooper Scylla - a terrific capture
And lovey video - if only the parents would remove nuisance pieces of wood ! with or without clunking Bobbles little head.
Hatch #2 complete but osplet remains sheltered
2013 photos & vids here
eff37 on Flickr
This is the first glimpse I've seen of #2's face - but it's obviously not its best side