Bird Watching: Raising Aussie Osprey #9, 0 by MargaretK

MargaretK wrote:
We've come from here http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/946950/

Things continue to be unsettled, chaotic and worrying, with constant fights between Mum and Aussie, which at times are really vicious. Neither bird is catching her own fish, or enough to provide adequate sustenance; Mum, because of reduced ability because of her blind left eye and Aussie probably because the whole natural progression of experience and learning has been denied her because of Mum's situation. Poor Dad continues to bring fish; however it's as if he's confused as to when to bring the fish and to whom, with both Mum and Aussie vying for it. He appears to be waiting until only one of the girls is on the nest before making a delivery.

When I arrived at the nest this afternoon, Aussie was alone on the nest. Within ten minutes she was calling loudly and becoming highly agitated, a sure sign that either Mum or Dad is coming. It turned out to be Mum and she was in no mood for any insurrection from Aussie. Despite her less than robust state, she landed with great confidence and ease, ready to do battle.