Bird Watching: Osprey season 2011. The nest is a busy place., 1 by MargaretK

MargaretK wrote:
Thanks Pelle, mnshutterbug and duc. They are co operative subjects.

Nanny, I suspected that the smallest was also a male. It is more precocious than its bigger siblings.

Glad you enjoyed seeing that beautiful tree, Burd and that you liked the shot of Big Hook conducting.

Jan, at present, the book is in limbo. I'm just having to wait things out. If ever the book is accepted for publication, I'll start on a second. It would probably incorporate the following three seasons. That's a way off yet.

I was sitting high up on the the embankment yesterday when Big Hook, who was on the pole branch, began to really carry on a treat, as sure sign that someone she didn't recognise was on the low path. Sure enough, a man was making his way towards the spot where the nest can be seen (just). She kept her eye on him the entire time and didn't relax until he left 5 minutes later. Here, she's vocalising with her concerned "Kek, kek, kek" sounds.