Bird Watching: Growing in an Osprey's garden., 1 by MargaretK

MargaretK wrote:
Over the last two days their behaviour subtly changed. They became more restive and Big Hook was paying more attention to what was under her. Because of the greenery, it was hard to see either bird, especially when they were settled right down. This afternoon Big Hook was spending very little time sitting and the male was absent for a particularly long time. I thought that a chick must have hatched. This was confirmed when I saw a tiny little fawn coloured head for just a couple of seconds.

Now, it is REALLY hard to see, but if you follow a line straight down from Big Hook's left wing, in amongst that greenery is a tiny head facing away from the camera. Its beak is open and the pink inside of the beak can be seen. (You may just have to trust me on this one - I can see it clearly on the big screen).

Thanks Iris. I hope it will be as enthralling but less distressing than last year.