Midweek update ....
Not too much to report, although I think we have lost one chick 😢 .. However, try as I might, I can't find the evidence of Mom taking the chick out, so it might just be hiding deeper in the cup !!
You can clearly see 7 chicks here :
As they grow, it should become easier to identify them (or at least count them!).
We have been lucky to have a family in the nestbox most years, but I must say that (so far!), this year's is the most supportive and 'hands-on' Dad we have seen. Normally, the males just forage for food, bring it in to the female, and scarper leaving Mom to feed the chicks.
This year's is obviously the 'modern man' !! He hangs around much longer to help out, as you can see here :
I mentioned in the previous update, the chatter that goes on between the adults, I find it quite fascinating ! Apart from what they are saying to each other, if you watch carefully, you can see that they communicate with the chicks by a series of commands, which (until their eyes open), instructs them to present their beaks if they want feeding!
Next update at the weekend ... (unless something happens sooner!)
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