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Recap:-
LJ2 returned 31 March 2023
LM6 returned 4 April 2023
Egg No. 1 laid 20 April - Hatched 27 May (37 days)
Egg No. 2 laid 23 April - Hatched 29 May (36 days)
Egg No. 3 laid 26 April - Hatched 1 June (37 days) Sadly, this little chick died on 3rd June. It coincided with LJ2 having a leg injury and unable to fish at the time. I don’t know if this was the sole reason, part of the reason or something else. RIP little one
The family of 5 for a couple of days. Bob 3, RIP, in between #1 and #2
Four weeks later, our two thriving youngsters, #1 and #2 (36 and 34 days as at 01/07/23)
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21.02 LM6 arrives on the nest
21.03 She collects one of the fish
then takes it to feed the chicks.
The chicks eat until satisfied and LM6 eats the rest.
21.48 The fish is finished when LJ2 arrives on the perch. The other fish is still on the nest.
Monday 17 July
Good morning LJ2 did a late night visit to the nest and took away the second fish that was still lying to the perch. 23.04
05.05 In the morning, LM6 came to the nest and found what was left of the first fish (I thought it had all been eaten last night!). 7B6 was over first for a feed, later joined by 7B5.
7B5 having a preen whilst her sister feeds.
05.22 Both feeding together
05.27 As they fed, LJ2 suddenly let out an alarm call. (Like a human intruder one) The chicks immediately pancaked
LM6 flew off
LJ2 flew off from where he’d been perched, with fish in toe
Calls could be heard then nothing. After a short while, LJ2 arrived on the nest with his fish. (the one from last night) 05.55
05.56 LM6 soon arrived too, watched by her family.
Alarm over, LM6 took the fish from the nest and was able to feed the chicks again.
06.05 All back to normal, LJ2 on the perch and LM6 with the chicks.
I just get the fear when I hear that alarm call. With recent tragic events at Kielder, you just never know.
The adults have been on the preening perch for much of the morning.08.25
09.37
11.40
12.43
12.51 The chicks hunker down in the rain.
15.53 Both adults on the nest. Some calling for fish is going on!LJ2 leaves
17.03 He returns with a headless fish.
17.04 LM6 takes the fish.
17.05 7B6 is straight in for a feed.
17.17 7B5 gets some fish
17.22 and more for 7B6
17.53 7B5 still eating.
18.12
18.20 LM6 swallows the tail.
19.52.16 The chicks were doing more flying practice later in the evening. First 7B6 - a couple of little jumps.
19.52.17
19.52.43 Then 7B5 does a wee flight over mum
More practice needed on the landing!
The chicks have been named!
Taken from Brenig FB
Oh how lovely Sandra, thanks for looking up their meanings. I loved their names anyway and now even more so.
You're welcome, Glider. I think they were the best two out of the four choices - just perfect!
Tuesday 18 July
Good morning Sandra and all Today our two chicks, Dilys (7B5) and Mari 7B6) are 53 and 51 days old respectively.