Estonian Osprey Nest (Mai & Mati) 2017

[Hellem]

7:52 LF is back

[Hyacinth]

1:18 local time eastern US (what is that in Estonia time? 8:18?)

I just saw an unbanded osprey land on the nest. LF was yelling before and after it landed, then she drove the other osprey off the nest -- they both flew away.

1:33 (8:33 Estonia time?) she came back to the nest, and Mati arrived also with a fish. LF then took it from him, and he relinquished it. She flew away with it.

[Chimega]

Hyacinth, right now it is 8:44am Tallinn, Estonia.

[Susa]

Pontu snapped pics of the delivery 8:31 and 8:32
http://193.40.124.24/2017-kalakotkas/20 ... -08-31.JPG
http://193.40.124.24/2017-kalakotkas/20 ... -08-32.JPG

[Hyacinth]

Thanks-- 7 hours ahead of us, then.

[Chimega]

Thanks-- 7 hours ahead of us, then.

I cannot find it at 8:18. I see Mati and that's it.

[Hyacinth]

I was going by my living room clock. Try a minute or two earlier or later.

It has since been pointed out to me that there is a time stamp in the lower left corner, but I only see it if I go full screen, which I will do from now on.

[venegor]

19 04 2017 16:29

[Bea]

08:16
There was definitely an unringed unknown osprey on the nest - but not for long

[Bea]

LF made short work of it and defended "her" nest

[Helga]

The nest is empty most of time today. LF is away since morning. Something has happened...

[Bea]

The fish delivery at 08:31 - it seems that the unknown unringed osprey was still around, maybe was thinking about snagging a fish without having the work to catch it itself?



But situation calmed down again quick and LF´s interest was more to the fish .... she got it and left to one of the trees behind for her fish breakfast

[Birdfriend]

The nest is empty most of time today. LF is away since morning. Something has happened...

I looked in pontu archive, you are right, it was definitely a very quiet day there.

At 10:26 Mati came for a short moment.


Later, he came a few times to the nest, at last he was there from 16:25 to 16:34.
Pic from 16:32.


Edit: Bea has added still pics from evening, only Mati.

[Bea]

Mati at 12:45


Mati at 15:46



Mati nestworking with verve at 20:19

[Jenny]

I watch the Ospreys every day, and for another year and I hold my breath in anticipation for everything to have a happy ending.

[Cessie]

20 April
7:18
Good morning!
and welcome to the forum Jenny!
Mati paid a short visit to the nest earlier this morning, he also moved some sticks.
The nest looks ready for some eggs!
I haven't seen LF yet, maybe she is gone?

[mail]

Good morning!

7:52 Mati jumped from camstand, did some nestwork and looked around. Didn't see when he left but 08:09 was already gone.
http://193.40.124.24/2017-kalakotkas/20 ... -08-07.JPG

Maybe strange osprey lured LF away
Yesterday morning Mati made a short touchdown with fish 09:46 but no-one was there to get it.

[kyfisher]

I hope LF did not get injured in a fight with strange osprey

Oh good LF is back and looking good

[mail]

08:57 LF is sitting on nest, probably waiting for Fish
She returned sometime between 8:54-8:55.

[Hyacinth]

9:26, LF is back on the nest, standing near the edge looking out.

9:28:52 Mati arrives with a bit of soft nesting material.

9:32 mating attempted but I don't think successful. Mati leaves.

9:41 another mating attempt, no success. Mati brought much more nesting material-- lichens--prior to this attempt.