More screenshots from nest#4 of Sääksilive Osprey nests, from last night and today after yesterday's drama.
Older chick Una perching in the foreground, younger chick Jouko lying down. Mom Nuppu is in one of the trees near the right edge of the frame.
Things calmed down a bit after Nuppu left the nest, and the chicks settled down to wait for fish deliveries. Whatever reason Nuppu had for her unexpectedly aggressive behavior earlier in the afternoon, things seem to have gone back to normal gradually last night and have been today. Una has been flying again after the incident, and both chicks have gotten food today.
Another Una closeup.
Dad Niilo brought a fish for a late supper, and Nuppu flew to the nest to claim it. She warned the chicks away from it initially, and ate most of it herself, but did share some. Here she's feeding Jouko a bite.
Una (standing) and Jouko this morning. Nuppu is again in the tree on the right, guarding the nest from a distance.
Newly fledged Una decides to go for a spin.
A new fish delivery, for which Nuppu also arrived at the nest. She claimed the fish from Niilo, as she usually does, and unlike yesterday she let Una "steal" it from her pretty easily.
Una ate for a good while, and finally Jouko stole from his sister the fishtail that was left! Good job, little one! Later today he also claimed a fish delivery from dad all to himself for the first time!
Fish fish fish!
Nuppu and Una at the front, Jouko preening himself.
Una and Nuppu watching the nest's surroundings together, Jouko is sitting somewhere behind them.
And supper today. Jouko successfully self-feeding, Nuppu feeding Una.
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