5:30 a.m. UK. LG cam still down. Fat little chick on Mrs. Hobby's nest, but no Mrs. Hobby right now. LOTL cam up; no birds on nest but they're not too far away. Good luck tomorrow with the LG cam folks!
Did you notice that when the camera was moved about 10mins ago that we caught a glimpse of Rothes on the right hand edge of the nest?
Poor Garten. Mallachie been eating for over two hours now.
Garten makes another determined try, lots of wing flapping but Mallachie wins again.
Oooh that was a serious attempt there....
C'mon Garten, don't give up....
Make the most of today because, unlike Sky+, there isn't a rewind button.
and finally.....she does it! Well done Garten!!
An image that says "it's mine now so bog off!"
Superb move by Garten, Looks as though Mallachie wants it back.
Mallachie stopped eating to look around and Garten grabbed the fish!! There is plenty left , but she is mantling as she eats to be sure Mallachie doesn't try to get it back. LOL Garten came into this world as the littlest one needing to fight for her share of food and she has become very clever and a fearless fighter. :)
Formerly known as Barbara Jean
Thanks for all the info today folks. have just logged on to see Garten snaffle fish from Mallachie. Judging by everyones post sshe has been playing the long game today for that one.
I can't believe Mallachie has just lost that fish she started eating nearly 3 hours ago. Just read Annette in SoCal's comment on the diary page ... sorry its not a real glass of wine for everyone to share but its the best I can do!!
Joan - avid bird and nature watcher in Northumberland!
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Just thinking. As long as EJ keeps bringing these 'whales' for them to eat, there isn't much incentive for them to go looking for fish. Rothes, I presume is looking, as that very small fish earlier today wouldn't be enough for her. The answer,no doubt, is leave it to EJ she knows what she is doing.
Garten is happily tucking into the fish while Mallachie looks on as if to say "that was mine....!"
Lets just hope she gets to finish it now.