NOTE about clock times.
The 12 hr. clock is preferred for the more formal observation thread but either the 12 hr. or 24 hr. clock is permissible in this discussion area and elsewhere in the forum.

Whichever you're most comfortable with is fine.

2.59 All quiet on the nesting front, dad continuing to sit facing 12.

Dad seems much more settled and comfortable egg sitting than Mom was earlier. She was really antsy and wanting off the nest.

I noticed the same thing Jkr. She seemed hypervigilent especially earlier. Seems so quiet right now!

Maybe the female has stronger instinct around hatching time as compared to the male???
Let's see if Mom brings something back to the nest with her when she returns....

3:23 PDT egg roll - I see no cracks:

Once again, digging and rooting around in the grass in front of the bowl:

Noooooo, what is it with the camera's bad timing about going bad!!!!! Aaaargh!!

Let's think some positive thoughts that this will pass.


3:32 pm
It's finally clear again.
I think it's a wiring issue right at the tree but I'll check with Richard. If that's the case there won't be anything that can be done about it.