Daily Update (LG Nest) Friday, 8th July, 2011

Thanks CC. She didn't put up a fight to hold on to the fish.

Eeeek LINDY

Lindybird said:

.....that nest must smell awful, now....

Actually, osprey nests don't smell of fish at all, surprisingly. Mother osprey are fastidious in picking up scraps and cleaning the nest. When I went banding a couple summers ago, I was amazed to see how clean and odor-free the nest was. The chicks didn't smell either, and felt soft and clean. Amazing since osprey do not have much of a sense of smell...

Unknown said:

Thanks CC. She didn't put up a fight to hold on to the fish.

Yes, Tore is a lovely older sister. I also like how EJ stood back when the fish arrived. She is such a good mum, isn't she? Maybe it is all in the instincts to have the chicks learn so they can survive... He is at the end of that fish now.

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Here's the "Takeover" :))

[video of Tore letting Bynack drag the fish away]

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Coo ek , That was  easy !   Thank you CC

Thanks for that info, CC -  surprising what we just assume - I did notice though, that EJ is fastidious about clearing up after a meal, and chucks out all other debris she doesnt want on the nest, too.

(reply re the possible smell of the nest..)

I'm off for a haircut now, enjoy your watching.

I'm off, too, and so glad I was around to see this very peaceful fish sharing day, even though there has been only one brought by EJ (be it so HUGE) and another by Odin (not tiny either). I just wish Bynack would stop taking jabs at his mum... See you all later! lovelovelove