On Thursday 4th June, two tiny chick heads were spotted for the first time in the nest. It is uncertain whether they had both hatched on the same day or more likely one came a day earlier. The proud parents were very attentive and the male, white leg SS, brought in a fish which the female took and tore off small strips of meat which she offered down to each little osprey in turn to feed.
Later that afternoon the male brought in a second fish and was very attentive towards his partner as he fed her.
On 6th June at 1.25pm, the female stood up and it was noticed that her brood had increased to three as the third little tiny head could be seen.
Alive and flapping
The family are doing very well so far and white leg SS, has been bringing in good sized fish. He hasn’t…
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