A SECOND CHICK!

Early this morning (before the sun was rising!) the second chick made its appearance. The exact timing is impossible to ascertain due to lack of light but the first distinct image of the new arrival was seen at 04.36.

A fish delivery was soon provided by Syfaddan, who will be stepping up the frequency of his fishing trips to accommodate the new arrival, probably doubling or tripling the number of daily fish deliveries.

Clogwyn carefully feeds her chick with fish provided by Syfaddan

So how will we be able to differentiate between the new arrivals? Newly-hatched chicks weigh approximately 50g and can gain a quarter of their initial body weight each day for the first five days, meaning there can be a considerable size difference between the oldest and youngest in the brood. The oldest chicks unsurprisingly tend to be dominant at feeding time. (“The Osprey” Tim Mackrill) So it will all be down to Syfaddan's fishing prowess over the coming days to ensure the survival of every member of his new and burgeoning family.