Latvian Osprey nest 2019-2023

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16:11 change with the usual attachment.

The weather is terrible today .... Good thing there are no chicks in the nest yet.

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17:13
The sky is turning dark again ... :rolleyes:
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Hi Polly! Thanks for the beautiful stories about our couple! :thumbs:
Not too much happens yet, but Vita is a patient breeder.

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Deli! :hi:
Yes, the time until the chicks hatch is a bit calmer. :innocent:

However, we have a very strong and idiosyncratic team here. They always prepare some action. :mrgreen: :rotf:
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Some pics from yesterday:

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Vita doesn't like Teo sitting on the eggs while trying to take over. :laugh:
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May 18

17:27 Vita broods diligently.

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17:29 Teo brought a big headless fish. Vita took it and flew away.

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Teo covered the eggs. :2thumbsup:

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17:57 Vita is back.
17:58:45 A strange bird flew over the nest.
18:01 Vita departed again.
18:38 Vita returned.
18:42 She sat again on the eggs. Satisfied. :laugh:
Teo left (very elegant).
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May 19

Same procedure.
Teo.
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Vita came back.
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21:41:28 Wild geese (?) flew by and shouted very loudly. Vita was a bit irritated. Similar at 22:02.
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May 20

Sunny start in the morning for Teo and Vita.

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It seems to be warm.

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Teo delivers a stick.

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*push*

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May 21

There is the sun - and Teo with a fish. Vita left the scenery for breakfast.

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Changeover.

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First egg was laid on April 24th. Incubation period normally will take 34-41 days. So we have to wait for eight to ten days to see first hatching.
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12:14 Vita is nervous.

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12:15 Then she got up and flew away. Only for a short time.
12:18 She returned.

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17:07 Teo brought a stick

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and placed it on Vita.

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18:55 Vita was very hungry and just in time Teo brought a big fish. Vita was delighted. :thumbs:
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19:35 So cute. She poked him twice.
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21:04:04 What a shout... :rolleyes:
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May 22

5:32 Teo brought an halfeaten fish. But Vita flew an extensive round first.

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So Teo took some more bites. :rolleyes:

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5:35 Vita came back and got the fish.

5:51 She is back and takes over. No chance, Teo. :mrgreen:

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13:31 Teo brings a branch to decorate Vita and their home. She's not amused and takes flight.

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Now we have a special view on the scenery.
But Teo is not satisfied. Summarily he shortened the branch with his beak.
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May 23

14:46 Teo brings nest material but Vita is chirping for fish.

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14:50 Teo is in pause mode so Vita goes fishing herself. He takes over the eggs.

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Deli, you will receive a huge thank you from me for your efforts in the past few days. :2thumbsup:
It is reassuring to read your posts after work ... reassuring that you let this nest live here. And reassuring that everything is as usual. :mrgreen:

But...
14:50 Teo is in pause mode so Vita goes fishing herself. He takes over the eggs.
....that is new. :shock: :rotf:



Maybe and hopefully the chicks will have more passion for communication from other observers. :nod:
"Throw your heart across the river and swim after it."
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