After al the snow it was good to get out and see how the birds were doing.
Female sat at front of nest
2021-21 by tblake2007, on Flickr
Then she became quite agitated which is usually a sign the male is returning with food
2021-22 by tblake2007, on Flickr
But she suddenly left the nest and perched in a nearby tree calling loudly. The reason was a second male was in the area and the resident and interloper had a bit of a mid air kerfuffle. Not too sure which one this is.
2021-23 by tblake2007, on Flickr
After the interloper had been chased off the pair mated again to reaffirm their bond
2021-24 by tblake2007, on Flickr
Did try and see if there were any eggs whilst the female was out but couldn't see anything.
Female sat at front of nest
2021-21 by tblake2007, on FlickrThen she became quite agitated which is usually a sign the male is returning with food
2021-22 by tblake2007, on FlickrBut she suddenly left the nest and perched in a nearby tree calling loudly. The reason was a second male was in the area and the resident and interloper had a bit of a mid air kerfuffle. Not too sure which one this is.
2021-23 by tblake2007, on FlickrAfter the interloper had been chased off the pair mated again to reaffirm their bond
2021-24 by tblake2007, on FlickrDid try and see if there were any eggs whilst the female was out but couldn't see anything.
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