Estonian Osprey Nest (Ivo & Iiris) 2020

[Sunshine]

07:59
Nest improvements continue - Ivo with a tree bark



09:47
Ivo with a large stick



10:13
Iiris with a smaller stick

[Summi]

15:15 Ivo comes to replace Iiris who has been sitting on the eggs for almost 5 hours.
15:23 Iiris is back with a long stick and Ivo is happy to let her incubate.

16:01 Ivo comes with a small twig and disappointed Iiris decides to go fishing herself.

[Jenny]

17:10 PM Estonia time
Shift change. Ivo left and Iiris takes care of the eggs.

[Sunshine]

Nice picture, Jenny!

[Sunshine]

15:15 Ivo comes to replace Iiris who has been sitting on the eggs for almost 5 hours.
15:23 Iiris is back with a long stick and Ivo is happy to let her incubate.

15:16
Ivo's tail in front of Iiris



15:23
After sitting on the eggs for ~ 5 h herself, Iiris lets Ivo do this job for just.. 7 minutes?



16:01
Twig instead of a fish..

[Summi]

18:05 Ivo begins to carry sticks to fortify the nest against attacks. Iiris is not happy about it and better not to be in the way decides to take off.

18:23 Iiris is back but Ivo is not willing to leave, at last Iiris gets the upper hand.

19:44 Ivo brings the fish tail rather than the fish tail part for Iiris.

20:14 Iiris jumps from the cam stand and replaces Ivo on the nest.

[Jenny]

May 6, 2020 - Estonia time 07:35
Good morning friends.
On a sunny morning Iiris was flying to the nest with a long, narrow branch in her beak. Ivo, who was guarding the eggs, got up and flew into the forest. No interfering during the night.
Thank you all for the beautiful pictures and nice comments.

[Summi]

Good morning all

Jenny, thank you for the documentation and pics of the early morning.
Good to know that it was a peaceful night.

[Jenny]

Good morning all

Jenny, thank you for the documentation and pics of the early morning.
Good to know that it was a peaceful night.

Thank you Summi , I'm always relaxed when I watch the nest in the morning and everything looks peaceful. Iiris and Ivo are a perfect team and I can hardly wait until the first egg cracks.

[Summi]

Since 9:31:13 the cam off

some moments from the morning before the cam went off

04:11 Iiris fast asleep but a flock of ducks awakens her
05:29 Ivo comes in so that Iiris can go and stretch her legs
08:41 Ivo brings breakfish, though a half of it

[Summi]

12:34:49 stream is back

[Sunshine]

Thank you for the pics and reports!

Sorry to go back a little, those early mornings are so beautiful..

04:15



04:40



05:29
First shift change, Ivo at the nest

[Sunshine]

06:17
Ivo with a big bark



06:18
Both together

08:41 Ivo brings breakfish, though a half of it

08:41
Ivo with a half fish.. or should we say, fish tail?

[Summi]

Sunshine, thank you. I was wrong - fishtail is really the right word for this breakfast. Yesterday almost no food and today a tail.
Ivo, you are the head of the household, pull your socks up and start providing Iiris with fish.

[Sunshine]

Ivo, you are the head of the household, pull your socks up and start providing Iiris with fish.

Strong words for Ivo, Summi!

[Sunshine]

13:58
Some alert, Ivo is protecting the nest; soon over.



14:54 Ivo to the nest, takes up the duties

15:29
Iiris back to the nest with a stick

[Summi]

20:52 Ivo brings a big beautiful fish without head for supper.
He must have read the forum.

[Sunshine]

17:30
Iiris landing..



19:46
.. and taking off

[Sunshine]

20:52 Ivo brings a big beautiful fish without head for supper.

20:52
Ivo with a decent, headless fish for Iiris at last





21:16

[Sunshine]

21:16
Ivo taking off; Iiris starting her night shift.