14.21 Maya is feeding little bob from the big fish just brought by dad Blue 33. The fish suddenly flaps vigorously and flings little bob out of the nest cup and against the cot rails!
Luckily the chick doesn't go overboard. Maya and 33 watch it struggle but do nothing to help. The chick is in serious danger - it gets closer to the edge as it tries to return, but then gives up and hangs limply over a stick.
Brief history (thanks Karen at RSPB Community):
The nest was first occupied by White 08(97) and Green 5N(04) in 2007 who raised 2 chicks. In 2008 they paired again but the nest failed and in 2009 it was unused. In 2010 a new pair, Green 5R(04) and an unringed female nicknamed Mrs 5R, took up residence and over the next four years raised 11 chicks. Green 5R(04) failed to return in 2014 and Mrs 5R paired with a new mate, Blue 28(10) and laid 3 eggs. Blue 33(11) arrived determined to claim this nest and ousted Blue 28(10). Blue 33(11) kicked out the eggs and spent the remainder of the season bonding with Mrs 5R who was then officially named “Maya”. Since 2015, Maya and Blue 33(11) have paired up each year and to date have successfully raised 26 chicks.
Many thanks to Rutland Ospreys and Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust (LRWT) for allowing me to clip bits off their nest cam livestream. They retain the copyright.
More here: www.lrwt.org.uk/rutlandospreys