DAILY UPDATE (LG nest) Sunday 17 June 2012

Very sad scenes - but nature's way. It wouldn't have happened if the fishing was good. Better to have two strong chicks migrate successfully than for the limited food supply to be shared round more equally and none to be successful.

Yes, I suppose 3 could have been removed from the nest or extra fish could be delivered, but you come on the RSPB site to watch nature being lived in the raw, red in tooth and claw.

I note no one has any sympathy for the fish that are flailing about being eaten alive!

This is not the Disney channel.

Nellie said:

Very sad scenes - but nature's way. It wouldn't have happened if the fishing was good. Better to have two strong chicks migrate successfully than for the limited food supply to be shared round more equally and none to be successful.

Yes, I suppose 3 could have been removed from the nest or extra fish could be delivered, but you come on the RSPB site to watch nature being lived in the raw, red in tooth and claw.

I note no one has any sympathy for the fish that are flailing about being eaten alive!

This is not the Disney channel.

I have often asked if anyone had any sympathy for the fish but have yet to get a positve repy!

Hello Grant,

My feeling is that bully2 will become a pretty formidable Osprey.

I posted elsewhere that I tend to forget that these are big powerful raptors, nature has desinged them to kill to survive, this chick has shown that trait even before it can fly.. I feel it has a big future ahead of it.

I echo your thanks to our constant video experts, and those that freely give their knowlege..

I would be lost wiyhout you guys.

I'm away for now as I'm night shift tonight again and need to sleep.

BFN

That's not actually true There have been several posts about poor fish being brought to the nest alive I for one can't watch when that happens, and I know I am not alone

Morning all

Having  been watching and reading what is being said I cannot understand why people are having a go at the rspb helpers as they are not God and nor should they play that role.

What has happened to the the third chick is what can happen in nature - not great, but this happens and it would have been wrong for the rspb to interfere.

People that do not understand this should give up wataching and take up something else -

the volunteers do a good job so stop having a go at them.  You should be thanking them for what they do.

RSPB staff and volunteers thank you and keep up the good work.

Valmc said:

Hi Claire Carter

Yes I am near Bridge of Cally & osprey hq is in same forest where EJ hatched. I have always wondered if EJ was one of my females 1st chicks. In 1997 my XL was 3 yrs old. There were 4 nests near here at that time. so cant be sure - but just maybe :)

Sorry that I have not been here much- it has been such a hectic time. My nest cam failed due weather damage to solar charger so it has been long days & nights on nestwatch with just a couple of helpers.

Updates are here .....

http://valgall.com/

What a fantastic bird to have nesting on your doorstep.  I can think of many worse reasons to be busy!

mmm maybe we should all take up knitting

Nellie said:

I note no one has any sympathy for the fish that are flailing about being eaten alive!

I do, Nellie - I love all wildlife. The kestrels eat some of my all time loves - snakes, voles etc. and it's a double edged sword, watching something you love eating something else you love lol.

thanks Heron77