CONTINUED FROM MAY 2024
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This season so far
31 March Blue LJ2 returns
1 April Blue 372 briefly visits, 6 April Blue 372 returns and stays
Sadly, Blue LM6 has not returned
Eggs laid
#1 April 23 - 17.40, #2 April 26 - 19.28, #3 April 29 - 15.46
Hatched
June 2 - 00.52, June 4 - 09.48? I believe these are eggs 2 and 3.
All captures and videos ©️NWWT, Welsh Water, Brenig Osprey Project
RESUMÉ FOR MAY 2024
The new couple’s relationship has continued to grow. They have worked hard together to maintain and strengthen their nest, bringing in new materials daily. Both birds have been catching fish and sharing these with each other. They have also shared incubation and developed strategies to get each other off the eggs when needed! They have also defended their nest from intruders, the most traumatic being when Blue 432, Eshells, a 3 year old returner from Kielder visited on the 9th of May.. Blue 372 fought hard to keep her place on the nest as she was continually chased and dive bombed in Blue 432’s bid to oust her. The eggs were left unattended for around 3 1/2 hours. Luckily it was a warm evening so hopefully no damage done. The most exciting visit came from dear KA9 (22), Gelert, son of LJ2 and LM6 when he arrived on the morning of the 25th of May. It was a short visit as he was soon ushered away by LJ2.
21.34 Both chicks stayed with mum for a feed.
21.39 LJ2 has started on his fish.
21.43 #1 has retired , #2 continues to be fed.
21.45 #2 has retired as well
21.49 LJ2 and 372 enjoy a feed together, such a rare occurrence.
©️NWWT, WW, BOP
Both adults finished off their perch although #1 chick had got a few pieces from dad.
When 372 left for a comfort break, LJ2 picked up the first fish that had been abandoned when the 2nd one arrived.
He transferred it to his talons
After 372 returned, LJ2 started eating the fish on the nest.
23.05 He continued to eat
22.24 And left once he was satisfied.
It’s difficult to see but there should be some fish left on the nest for the chicks in the morning.
NWWT, WW, BOP
June 27
Good afternoon. In the morning #1 chick got a feed off last night’s fish.
05.45 First from dad
05.46 then mum
06.14 Cuddle in time for 372 and the chicks
08.30 LJ2 comes to the nest and finds a small tail end of a fish.
08.31 372 takes it to feed the chicks. #2 gets some this time as well.
08.33
09.31 Snoozing
10.19 Look how well the chicks are camouflaged on the nest.
10.51 372 shelters the chicks
12.29 LJ2 brings a stick for 372’s back.
13.22 First fresh fish of the day.
13.23 A hidden feed. The fish is all eaten.
15.13 A giant chick with 2 heads!
16.04 Current scene. Waiting on the next fish.
16.21 LJ2 brought in another small fish.
16.23 Again a hidden feed.
16.29 #2 cowers away to the side with #1 leaning over with open beak.
Perhaps #2 was getting too much fish?
#1 made sure it got the rest.
16.37 Feed finished, #2 hasn’t moved. The water’s pretty choppy today, not ideal fishing conditions.
Brenig FB earlier today
18.06 Another fish delivery, a bit bigger than the last one.
Both chicks came to the feed but #2 was more out to the side.
18.08 #2 was fearful of #1 and withdrew
18.14 #1 getting all the feed, #2 waiting for its turn.
18.19 #2 got it’s first piece, #1 satisfied for now.
18.27 #2 continuing to be fed
18.29
18.29 #1 back asking for food again
18.38 #2 gets some more
18.44 the feed has ended.
18.46 They all huddle in for shelter from the weather.
21.30 A wee fish was delivered. Vision’s not great with the weather and low light.
21.31 372 takes the fish.
21.32 I suspect it’s chick #2 who is out to the right of 372.
21.38 I can’t say if #2 was fed or not.
21.39 It was a short feed, 372 tried to shelter her chicks.
23.16 Current scene. At least the rain has dried up.
June 28
Good morning. It’s been a bit wet and windy but drying off.
05.58 LJ2 brings in a wee perch to start the day.
06.00 Can’t see the feed again.
06.06
06.14 372 eats the tail fin.
06.15 2 chicks revealed.
06.22 372 trying to give the chicks shelter.
06.49 Snoozing07.42 LJ2 arrives with a good sized trout.
The handover.
07.43 A blocked view feed again.
07.53 We could do with the PTZ camera looking from the other side of the nest!
08.01 The feed is finished.
372 leaves for a comfort break
08.02 LJ2 arrives to collect the fish
08.04 372 returns and finds a scrap to eat.
08.07 settled down.
09.00 LJ2 returns with the end of the fish. The lens is very smudgy again.
09.03 372 feeds the chicks
09.09
09.23 A chicks head has appeared to the right. It was up for a squirt!
09.27 372 is eating too, swallowing something here.
09.32 Once the feed is finished, 372 takes a break.
10.03 Current scene.