NEWS FROM OTHER NESTS - 2012

The smallest chick was attacked this afternoon by one of its  larger siblings, its was not for food, it started  to  fight back but was soon over powered.

Hello Connie - haven't spoken to you before - just looked in at nest and weeny one was a bit unsettled but eventually cuddled up to a sibling and it all looks peaceful at mo...hope it's not the bravery saga all over again - the last feeding time went ok and they seem to have plenty of fish - looks like they are very hot and the middle of the nest must be uncomfortable 'cos they keep moving to the edge - I know weeny has problems standing up in the middle!

Hi   It happened about 15.40 their time, two larger ones at the side of the nest  I think it was because on of them was very hot and wanted shade under mother, it crossed the nest and the little one was in the middle, the larger chick pecked at the little one it didnt move  but  stood up to it, then after a few more pecks gave up and put its head down in submission, didnt see much after that as I had to go out,  still does not look good even now, I thought the little one has been holding its own up to now.    I have not seen a nest so cluttered, cant be easy for the little ones.

Tweet from Aberfoyle ospreys:

"1st Trossachs osprey chicks of 2012 ringed today"

Short clip from the Bassenthwaite nest here I expect Roy Dennis is on his way there next.

New osprey webcam in Sweden:

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Thanks Alan - Do you know anything about it, have they got chicks for example?

Unknown said:

New osprey webcam in Sweden:

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Wow that is a first. I have not seen an osprey webcam from Sweden before.

Starling : They have got chicks as I saw them being fed earlier. I know nothing more than that at this stage.

Ok Alan - Thank you!