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NSW - Charles Sturt University - 2017 / Xavier & Diamond
burdi:
Third egg arrived August 31!
I don't know what time Diamond laid that egg, but while she was moving around a bit (about 0612 hrs, and again at 0636 hrs), three eggs were clearly visible. :)
burdi:
Today, I saw Xavier present Diamond with a whole bird at 0929 hrs. She immediately left with the prey, and Xavier began his shift. Diamond later returned at 1045 hrs to take over again. I believe Xavier is doing a great job! :)
burdi:
--- Quote from: Alison on August 28, 2017, 03:21 ---Hi burdi,
Diamond now has her second egg! Xavier has been taking his turn incubating. I haven't seen him bring in food for Diamond today, but at least she is able to take a break while he incubates.
--- End quote ---
Thank you for posting news about the “second egg”, Alison!
I also like your photo of Xavier. He looks quite content on those eggs. :)
burdi:
Update by Cilla Kinross, August 28
And number two in broad daylight
This time Diamond’s efforts went unobserved by Xavier, who is hopefully off hunting, but of course, Diamond’s fans world wide wish her well. She was straining for quite a well, so I imagine it’s a quite a relief when the whole process is over. Could she have three, four even (that would be a first for this nest site)?
http://www.gumtreecs.com.au/wordpress/
Alison:
Hi burdi,
Diamond now has her second egg! Xavier has been taking his turn incubating. I haven't seen him bring in food for Diamond today, but at least she is able to take a break while he incubates.
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