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Breaking News......... First egg hatches

Enough said for now...... It happened at 9am this morning. I will update the blog with a full report later today.

Posted by david gascoigne at 9:10 on 24 May 2008.  44 comments

Comments

Carol
Posted on Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 9:24
Well now I can go and have a shower and breakfast! I am a hopeless case. Hope OVS brings in that first meal asap.
John Harwood
Posted on Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 9:24
Great news, I wish EJ would move so I can get a good look at it
Maureen
Posted on Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 9:27
Well done Loch Garten Team!!! Without people like you guarding them and other birds, 24hrs, they would be wiped out. 'AREN'T BIRDS BRILLIANT'!!!!!
Nigel Reeves
Posted on Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 9:31
well done EJ! Congratulations to you all at the osprey centre.See you in July!
Elle
Posted on Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 9:32
Hi David, thanks for that, pleased to say i was 'there'. Good luck with the rest of the hatchings.Thank you to you and your team for all your hard work, my brother was with you a few seasons ago!
John Harwood
Posted on Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 9:38
Just seen the chick, it is so small and helpless but gorgeous too
Sarah P
Posted on Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 9:42
Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!
Kathy J
Posted on Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 10:03
Brilliant. I was out between 6am - 10am doing my animal feeds. Now home and find I missed the first one. Now waiting for my first sighting!
Maureen
Posted on Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 10:08
Hi Ospreywatcher....EJ and OVS have answered your question about the first hatching....did you see it I HOPE SO.....if not, there are another two to go.
Kathy J
Posted on Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 10:13
I think it was OVS brooding and he just left after doing a bit of calling. Baby left alone for about 2 minutes and now EJ is back (think it is EJ). Got a little glimpse of baby no 1 raising his head a couple of times. Bless!
Chris
Posted on Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 10:17
Congratulations! What a little beauty the chick is. Big celebrations today! This puts the Eurovision contest well in the shade! I'll be wetting the baby's head tonight! Looking forward to its brothers or sisters appearances. EJ must be well proud! They will be the stars of Springwatch I bet!
Susan Branch
Posted on Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 10:37
That is fantastic news, have just logged in and will be watching with great interest to see the new little one. Ahhhhhh
Alison
Posted on Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 10:40
Congratulations EJ - I'm still trying to see it! I need a magnifying glass I think! Hopefully when OVS brings a fish, we will get a better view when EJ feeds it.
Valc
Posted on Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 10:54
Shame it is raining, so no chance of seeing chick as mum is sitting tight!
LindaR
Posted on Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 11:44
I thought EJ seemed agitated and fidgety this morning. That's great news. Hope to be coming to see you all in the flesh/feathers on 9 June. Keep up the good work. LindaR
tom
Posted on Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 12:06
yeehhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
suel
Posted on Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 14:39
Wow!! I just got my first sight of the chick - so tiny and vulnerable! You are all doing wonderful work.
Maureen
Posted on Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 17:27
Dinner time at the Osprey's right now...... 'Mum' and 'Dad' have got their Saturday night fish supper....... ''baby' desperate for some. This is so exciting!!!!!!!
Maureen
Posted on Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 17:32
Sorry to hog the blog site but I am so excited........ just seen chick get his/her first bit of fish......difficult for EJ to feed...his/her wee head will not keep still.
mary p.
Posted on Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 17:39
This is wonderful, thanks so much for this site! I was in tears first time I saw mama feed her baby. We have certainly waited for this!
Dorissenff
Posted on Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 17:46
"Junior" is sooooooooooo sweet. EJ was so tender feeding him/her this afternoon. Wonderful to watch. Missed the "birth" but hope to be there for the others.
Nigel Reeves
Posted on Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 17:55
Just watched EJ feeding her tiny chick. HOW BRILLIANT WAS THAT???
Amy
Posted on Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 18:21
Hi Guys, EJ is brill, she was excellent feeding the chick (who I think was stood on a few times early on today). It's really good to see EJ eating as well, after weeks of watching her leave to have her meals. Can't wait for David's update and the other chicks.
Kathy J
Posted on Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 18:24
I've just seen my first feed. So gentle. But I was watching with my heart in my mouth as I was terrified that she would accidently stand on her baby as she started brooding again.
Sian Jones
Posted on Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 18:47
trust me to be out for the day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
amcintosh
Posted on Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 19:02
Been watching for a few weeks now and today has been superb.
ospreywatcher
Posted on Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 19:08
I can't believe I missed it....what happend??!?!
Susan Branch
Posted on Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 19:23
The little one is soooooooo cute. This is all so very exciting and is so addictive to watch beats anything on the TV. A little fish supper has just been given to the chick, a very contented family.
Elisa smith
Posted on Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 19:56
Congratulations :)
John B (not the sloop)
Posted on Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 20:45
Excellent news! Looking forward to the next ones......
Ana Lago
Posted on Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 21:05
Hi, there. Although my English is far from perfect, I would like to express my congratulations for the team at Loch Garten and, of course, the pretty EJ from Spain. I have been following this breath taking sometimes but always interesting story from two months and I feel now as a part of it. Thanks you so much for this experience. EJ, you are really wonderful. Orange VS, you have proved to be a brave boy.
Andi.K
Posted on Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 21:09
This is amazing..thankyou so much for such amazing pictures
tom
Posted on Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 21:09
dont know aboout you folks but ,im a bit worried the lack if there is ......fish from ovs,will he become a better fisher , i hope all turns out well, fine site....fine job.......fine work ,wished i could share in your efforts ..lifelong rspb member..well done.
Peter Templeton
Posted on Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 21:11
this beats Eurovision, junior gets a feed at 9.05, three bites of a bit of fish then settles down for a nap fantastic news, hope the next two come soon
Debby Thorne
Posted on Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 21:33
Congratulations to EJ and OVS on their first arrival this season - and also to the Loch Garten team for providing such great coverage! It was fantastic watching OVS bring in a fish and sharing it with EJ and trying to feed the wee one! Sitting here with baited breath waiting for the next arrival!
Lesley Gadsden
Posted on Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 22:49
Have not been home all day so wanted to say: Well done to everyone, especially EJ and OVS. Just had a peep via night vision - bet that little one is snug and warm!! Can't wait til tomorrow to have a better and longer "peep"!
ospreywatcher
Posted on Sunday, 25 May 2008 at 4:34
That is one gorgeous chick!!
ospreywatcher
Posted on Sunday, 25 May 2008 at 4:34
hope the others hatch soon!!!!
Amy
Posted on Sunday, 25 May 2008 at 8:39
My word ospreywatcher you're up very early! What's up with EJ? She as been shouting for a while now, does anyone know if OVS has been round this morning?
Amy
Posted on Sunday, 25 May 2008 at 8:41
Chick is very alert and hungry looking this morning.
Maureen
Posted on Sunday, 25 May 2008 at 8:49
Hi Ospreywatcher.....EJ and OVS wanted to answer your question re hatching times....they thought you would have been there for the answer. Just to add insult to injury I SAW THE HAPPY EVENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Isn't 'baby' gorgeous?
Barbara
Posted on Sunday, 25 May 2008 at 11:00
I have been watching this webcam for a while, but have only just registered for the blogs. Well done EJ, what a lovely baby. When it's not moving it seems completely camouflaged, but shows itself 'in its true colours' when it's feeding time. Hope the siblings will follow soon.
ospreywatcher
Posted on Sunday, 25 May 2008 at 16:04
Hi Amy...I live in the USA so that is why you think I am up so early...I am really up late in America watching the two lovely birds. It is so addicting to watch the brilliant birds...let's hope OVS comes and brings her one great fish!!!!
ospreywatcher
Posted on Sunday, 25 May 2008 at 17:27
Where is OVS?

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