On a cool damp April morning there is nothing to do but sit tight and look after the eggs…..the first will hatch at the end of the month always a quiet time but a chance to see both birds at change over times ….
Sitting tight
Fourth egg collected and safely stored……..
The fourth egg has now been carefully gathered in with the others so all safe under her being incubated……
All safe
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Prelude to the third egg………
Last Evening…….
Last evening
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3 Eggs
Mum produced another egg last night. All that mating yesterday paid off!!!
3 Eggs
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The Return….
Returning after a little light exercise in the glorious sunshine.
Returning
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Intruders and Visitors!!
Yesterday we had two intruders at least and a number of visitors…. all were dispatched with haste….
Red Kite
Sparrowhawk
Juvenile intruder….not ringed
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Mum takes a breath of fresh air
After a time sitting on her 2 eggs mum decided it was time for some exercise.
Two eggs
Mum takes a breather!
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