Estonian Osprey Nest Mai & Mati ~DISCUSSION 2016

[Gavril]

Yes, like a mother-in-law! Businesslike, calm, and confident. But Mai also has strong nerves!

[Cessie]

This osprey gave such a dominant performance, inspecting the eggs, moving sticks ...... she looked for me like a strong mother-in-law, visiting the young couple and controlling whether everything is allright

Bea, good description! I could not believe what I was watching, and worried what would happen next! I have never seen an Osprey snap it's beak at another Osprey! Poor Mai...but she did an excellent job getting rid of the stick picking mother in law!
Thank you for the videos!
I am speculating now but I wonder if they lost their nest. If it was in a tree that was logged or whatever.
I know where I live even with nests and migratory protections & laws, businesses can get permits to remove baby birds of prey and take then to care facilities. Instead of waiting till they fledge the nest, and then cut down tree or demolish building.
Sad but true.

[Cessie]

Yes, like a mother-in-law! Businesslike, calm, and confident. But Mai also has strong nerves!

Gavril!!! You missed the attack!!
I kept looking for you to get on the forum if only to calm my nerves!
Anyway, Mai and Mati felt your strength and came through!

[Birdfriend]

I am speculating now but I wonder if they lost their nest. If it was in a tree that was logged or whatever.
I know where I live even with nests and migratory protections & laws, businesses can get permits to remove baby birds of prey and take then to care facilities. Instead of waiting till they fledge the nest, and then cut down tree or demolish building.
Sad but true.

... that would be cruel...but that are so stupid humans.

[Cessie]

Birdfriend, I know! I couldn't believe it either. I did forget to mention this is also done for workers safety, so they aren't attacked by the parents who naturally will protect their young.
they should wait till after fledged.

[Gavril]

May 25. 15:46. Mati certainly not as young and handsome as Ivo...but he's attractive too!

[Hellem]

Birdfriend, have a good vacation

[Birdfriend]

Birdfriend, have a good vacation

Hellem, thank you!

[Gavril]

May 29. Today Mai often and carefully rotates the eggs. Today is the 32rd day of the first egg. Mai knows that soon...

[Gavril]

2 June. 10:16. Mati bored ...

[Gavril]

18:10. Mai saw something....

[chicktrick]

What a fortress Mati has built! The little ones will be safe behind those tall castle walls.

[Bea]

Congratulations to Mai & Mati - already two chicks hatched
Hopefully the third one will also hatch soon, as close as possible to the other two

Can´t take and cut pics and videos at the moment - I am travelling in Mai & Mati´s beautiful home country right now :)

[tuomokoo]

Happy day 5.6.2016 @ 2016: Two chicks hatched
Mai is feeding the chicks

[Summi]

Bea
I've missed you but good to know that you are closer now than in the forum. Enjoy your staying in Estonia.

[elisabetta-pamina]

A moment ago arrived Mati with a fish, waited a bit, then flew away with the fish. Why?

[Cessie]

Bea, good to hear from you!!
Have a great vacation in Estonia, please say hello to all our Estonian friends, birds and 4 legged too!
How I wish I was visiting there and the surrounding counties too.
One day!

We miss you!

[Cessie]

Elisabetta, we were confused too.
But all is good Mai still has some fish leftovers for the babies!

[Jo UK]

We are looking for suggestions for names for our Black stork chicks. Please post your suggestions here -
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[Gavril]

June 7. Today, we sadly must admit that Estonian birds suffered another loss. Now Mai and Mati, one chick and one egg.