Sometimes the third hatch likes to start the fights. The Little Bit at the University of Florida at Gainsville Osprey nest did that very thing today. Then it ducked and covered while the two big sibs went at it. Nothing terrible but, yes…I think I might call you Cracker Jack little one.
Enjoy!
Thank you to the U-Florida Gainsville for their streaming cam where I took this video clip and capture.
I went to the UK as a Commonwealth Scholar in 1990 and received my PhD from the University of Leicester in 1993. After three decades of university teaching, I retired to devote my time to the study of raptor behaviour. I am particularly interested in Ospreys and am working on a long term project on third hatch survival and siblicide in these raptors. My blog is a result of a fascination with my local wildlife and the desire to encourage others to love and care for birds! I live on the Canadian Prairies and prior to the pandemic travelled a lot. I am questioning the use of aviation fuel at the moment as we all strive to help our planet. My early research was in politics and art including British public statues exported to Southeast Asia and Vietnam Resistors that contributed much to Canadian ceramics. Books and articles were published on those subjects over a period of 3 decades. Now I am working on books for children so they can learn about the challenges our raptors face.
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Lol! That little chick is smart! 🐣
Thanks Mary Ann!
Have a Blessed Sunday!
Linda
That Little Bit is so funny!
Careful, Little Bit, it won’t always be this easy!
You are absolutely right, B. He certainly doesn’t shy away from the larger two at meal times!!!!!