LLYN BRENIG - JUNE 2024 - 01 JULY 2024

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.

  • 21.11 LJ2 brought a live fish in later on. The rain smudged screen is back.Slight frown


    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.


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  • 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. Slight smile


    ©️NWWT, WW, BOP

  • 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


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  • 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.


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  • 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!


    ©️NWWT, WW, BOP

  • 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.


    ©️NWWT, WW, BOP

  • 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

    17.14

    17.20 #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.


    ©️NWWT, WW, BOP

  • 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


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  • 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.


    ©️NWWT, WW, BOP