Good morning! Looks pretty and peaceful at the moment (or actually a few moments ago)



And now she (?) is back on the egg



Checking the overhead view



Not sure how often I'll be able to stop by - but I will pop in when I can.

Well I just got a chance to look in and its 8:25 and no one on the egg must be out for breakfast i hope I got very worried last night til I saw all your pictures
glad to see she finally settled down last night. And as I type I see she is back

A few pics from this morning. Then I am off.
7:32 a.m.


8:09 a.m.


close up of Ma

Both moving sticks during a switcheroo.


Incoming


8:52

She just doesn't seem to want to stay on that egg for some reason

Nice pictures!

I'm thinking the chicks last year hatched a day apart or maybe less - which does suggest she doesn't start incubating full-time until the second egg is laid. The nest should protect the egg from the wind - and 50 degrees is well above freezing - so all should be fine.

I've looked in a couple of times, and all looked peaceful.

Good afternoon Fort St. Vrain - Hi All!

2:58 pm MST (s'cap time-stamped using PST),
Dad brings in new crib rails.


Walks across the nest being careful not to touch Mom with the stick/branch.

2:59 pm MST (s'cap time-stamped using PST),
Dad moves crib rails; Mom helps somewhat.


Mom and Dad have a little conference about....?


Mom leaves the nest.


3:39 pm MST,
Parent incubating facing 5 o'clock.