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.
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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.
21.11 LJ2 brought a live fish in later on. The rain smudged screen is back.
It took 372 about a minute to take it from LJ2’s talons.
21.12
Both bobs were ready for a feed and asking
21.13
21.21
21.24
The bobs being satisfied, 372 took the fish to the side of the nest to have some more herself.
21.25 back to the bobs.
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21.26 LJ2 took the fish leftovers off the nest for a feed himself.
22.54 372 currently brooding the bobs. The rain is quietly falling.
June 15
Good morning. LJ2 arrived early with a chunky stick.
04.54
04.54 he places it to the edge.
04.55 372 sent him off fishing
05.27 LJ2 arrived with a fresh fish.
05.30 372 made to effort to take the fish
LJ2 flew off with it
05.44 He returned with the fish, still whole, a short while later.
372 wanted the fish this time
05.47 She ate some herself before feeding the bobs.
05.50
05.57
372 steps back as the feed is finished. The bobs are settled down chupping away.
05.58 a lovely clear morning. For a first time mum, 372 is doing really well.
07.21 372 picks up the fish for a second feed.
07.22 LJ2 arrives but there’s none for him
372 swallows a fin
07.23
08.36 Another feed from the fish, the weather’s turned a bit wetter now.
08.39 I think #1 got most of it as #2 was behind the egg.
08.45 the bobs are sheltered again.
A couple more feeds from the fish.
09.40 the bobs are hidden by a splodge so I couldn’t see any of this feed.
10.22 LJ2 came to the nest and started eating the fish. 372 took it off him
10.24 and fed the bobs, which I couldn’t see either!
15.25 A fresh fish was delivered, a smaller one this time.
372 was more than ready for it
She started eating straight away
15.27 the bobs get their share
15.33
15.36 372 swallows the last piece
15.37 and collects the scraps
15.38 then covers the bobs again.
16.30 LJ2 brought another stick. Good to see the nest reinforcements arriving.
17.04 Half an hour later, he brought another live fish.
17.05 372 started feeding #2 bob straight away
17.07 #1’s joined the party!
17.09
17.12
17.1417.20 #2 retired from the feed
17.23 372 may or may not be feeding #1!
17.26 last pieces for 372 before she discards what’s left of the fish.
17.28 cosy in time again.
19.04 LJ2 brings in a good sized trout, live again. He really is providing well for his family.
19.05 372 takes it
19.08
19.15
19.16 I don’t know how #1 has room for any more!
19.17 a few pieces for 372
19.18 she takes a quick break
19.19 back to brooding
20.22 LJ2 had taken the fish for a feed and returned with it afterwards.
372 took it off LJ2
20.23 Again, a blocked view of the feed
20.26
20.32 the feed is currently ongoing. EDIT - It finished a minute later.