1:48 pm
Looking at the camera while the sibling preens.

2:08 pm
Mom brought in a small fish which one of the chicks grabbed.
Mom stands calling at the side of the nest.


2:09
The chick is trying hard to self feed. No sure if he's able to get anything from it. The other chick sits watching and waiting.
Mom makes no move to do any of the feeding. She's too busy calling continually.

2:11 pm
Trying to move the fish into a different area of the nest almost caused the chick to go over the edge. He regained his balance .


2:16 pm
Chick seems to be doing fine self feeding but the other chick is getting a bit impatient having to wait a turn.
Wish Dad would bring in a fish so they both have one.

2:29 pm
Chick finished eating and cleans his beak.


2:31 pm
Meanwhile Mom and the sibling are continually chirping for no apparent reason but I'm sure they know what they're calling for.

2:33 pm
Dad arrives and Mom instantly goes into a mantled position squawking at him. He didn't bring anything with him. Maybe she's scolding him.


2:34 pm
Dad flies off and Mom takes a moment to regain her composure but continues to squawk.

7:12 pm
Checking in and see our two little ones resting quietly.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2010

WEATHER: Sunny with a chance of afternoon thundershowers. High 26 C

5:52 am
Mom is home with the chicks but she didn't stay long.
Chicks seem to have nice full crops this morning.


5:59 am
Chicks have been active all over the nest. Both gave their feathers a good shake to get rid of the baby down and did a few wing exercises.

9:55 am
Mom stands guard while the chicks are busy preening on the nest.

5:51 pm
I've only checked in occasionally today but the chicks are doing well.
They're resting at the moment but were up and very active awhile ago.
I've also missed meals today. Bad timing on my part