Third week of incubation

We are entering the third week of incubation of our two osprey eggs here at WWT Caerlaverock. The eggs are incubated for an everage of 37 days and during that time our adult birds will diligently turn and rotate them regualrly to ensure even developement for the embryos inside. It is amazing to watch these big birds walk around the nest with their huge talons curled in under their toes to avoid breaking the eggs. Both adults have been taking turns with incubation duties- the male is just as willing it seems to sit on the eggs, which is not the case in every Osprey pair. Thier vigilance is essential not only to ensure an even temperateure for the eggs but to protect them from opportunistic predators during this period.

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