Estonian Osprey Nest (Irma & Ivo) 2018

[seira]

18:32 chick #1 (elder) is quite independent now
the feathers of the head are yellowish, the black bands near the eyes are darker and more pronounced, and the white stripes on the back are wider than chick #2

19:19 chick #2 (middle) sleeping under Irma, the feathers of the head are more black and the body is darker


19:27 fish from Ivo

19:38 feeding is over

[Sunshine]

I collected some fishes that Ivo typically brings to the nest.
I could not differentiate between them, they all look like a fish.

No, I think it's a question of practice. What I see so far: Some are more silver and some are more the colour of olives...

Oh, mogga, this was such an honest statement

Bea, actually when you encouraged us to go on and try to identify them, "they all look like fish to me" was also on my lips, I was just too shy to say it..

Apart from that - such a useful and practical "fish guide"! It helps a lot, thanks, mogga. Have to remember the number of the discussion thread where you posted this

[seira]

18:43 visitor

18:48 long legs... then it flew away

18:51 another touch and go

[Lusciniole]

Hello! i'm in France and i look at ivo and irma's nest with pleasure. Also at your blog. I look every day. At home, we have a webcam on Sylva ant Reda's nest. But, this year the three eggs haven't hatched. Thanks for your actions!

[Bea]

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Hello Lusciniole, welcome to the forum

Great, that you are following Irma and Ivo´s nest here.

Yes, we heard about the unhappy events at the French nest, so sad ..... hopefully there is a better season next year.

Here are reports about osprey nests in Europe:
https://www.looduskalender.ee/forum/vie ... f=26&t=768

[Bea]

I collected some fishes that Ivo typically brings to the nest.
I could not differentiate between them, they all look like a fish.

No, I think it's a question of practice. What I see so far: Some are more silver and some are more the colour of olives...

https://assets0.ello.co/uploads/asset/a ... 3c531e.jpg

https://assets0.ello.co/uploads/asset/a ... cec501.jpg

The shape is different, too. There are still some missing that I found in the thread...

mogga, thank you for this charts!

At first sight there are still Common Carp, Mirror Carp and Perch missing, all possible fish that can appear here on the nest.

Yep, in the beginning they may all look "like fish" But soon one can see the difference between them, shape of fins, shape of the dorsal line, eye color, body color ...

When you agree I´d like to put your charts in one of the reserved posts (I always keep some for such purpose) at the first page of the topic.

[Bea]

18:43 visitor

seira

This cutie pie was an European Crested Tit
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_crested_tit

[Bärbelbär]

I have been watching the nest for many years. I am always happy when Irma is back. She is such a great mom. And also her men do a great job every year. Not easy, always enough fish to pick. The little ones are just cute. Hopefully everyone will grow up. Sometimes I have to think about Kari, the little chick that died so fast a few years ago. That was so sad.

[mogga]

mogga, thank you for this charts!

At first sight there are still Common Carp, Mirror Carp and Perch missing, all possible fish that can appear here on the nest.

When you agree I´d like to put your charts in one of the reserved posts (I always keep some for such purpose) at the first page of the topic.

Yes, Bea, you can do that.
I will post them again and add the fishes that you mentioned.
But the Common carp at the website where I took the pics looks a bit strange for me. Like an ornament painting:
http://www.luontoportti.com/suomi/en/kalat/carp

[Lusciniole]

Thank you Béa. Last year, Reda and Sylva had got three young flying osprey. So, next year bring hope! And, estonian ospreys are rejoicing!

[Jenny]

22.37 PM June 18, 2018

Irma is trying to get some sleep, but the chicks are still very active under her feathers.
The extensive food, providing from Irma and Ivo making them grow so fast.

[Birdfriend]

22.37 PM June 18, 2018

Irma is trying to get some sleep, but the chicks are still very active under her feathers.
The extensive food, providing from Irma and Ivo making them grow so fast.
http://up.picr.de/33010346ty.jpg

Is Irma also hunting for fish in this season? Usual she does it not often and much later, or you mean Irma's feedings?

[mogga]

Once more the charts with the fishes Ivo typically delivers.
Now including the missing ones that Bea mentioned in addition.







All pictures taken from http://www.luontoportti.com
Except 'Common carp' and 'Mirror carp' taken from https://www.wikipedia.org/

[Cessie]

19 June
Good Morning!
6:38
Another beautiful morning in Tartumaa!
13°C now with the high temp of 20°C today. 55F to 68°F
I read the breakfast report on YouTube, and Ivo delivered a fish at 4:23:55, this morning. Ivo is stepping up with these very early fish deliveries for the chicks!
Also, it was reported that Irma accidentally stepped on a chick while retrieving the fish from Ivo.


Off Topic- I was able to donate money to the Money Pot,just now!
Supporting ‘our’ Irma and Ivo! Plus all the other good works that they do!!

[seira]

Bea, thanks for "cutie pie" European Crested Tit

06:57 chick #1 exercise

chick #2 in the middle

[seira]

07:22 fish from Ivo

07:23 chick #1 and little "dark chocolate" eating

chick #1 got a bite

[seira]

07:32 chick # 1 in the left, has more yellow color on the head, chick #2 in the right

07:35

07:41 feeding is over, Ivo on the dead tree

[Sappheira]

good morning

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[Sappheira]

09:14
Irma cleans feathers, Ivo sits on a tree. The chicks sleep, and the younger looks around.



09:45
Ivo did not fly away again, he was sitting on a tree. Irma chirks quietly, asks for fish.
A stiff wind.

[Bea]

Once more the charts with the fishes Ivo typically delivers.
Now including the missing ones that Bea mentioned in addition.

Thank you, mogga!

I placed your summary in one of the reserved posts on the first page of this topic, this should be the best way for everyone to find it back.

https://www.looduskalender.ee/forum/vie ... 37#p596637