Nestcam update
All is quiet bird is looking comfortable hatching should be soon . I do not think that all nine will make it but we will see. Watch this space.
Happy now
Started: 3rd May 2024 at 11:35
Last edited by Wigman31: 3rd May 2024 at 18:23:42
I will, I will watch this space
Replied: 3rd May 2024 at 11:44
me too
Replied: 3rd May 2024 at 11:56
All is quite what?
Replied: 3rd May 2024 at 14:05
0630
could make out five chlcks may be seven, two eggs definitely yet to hatch.
Don't get much time to see as the bird comes back in to keep then nice and warm.
later report to follow
Replied: 4th May 2024 at 06:56
male bird now brings food on regular basis. feeds the hen who in turn feeds the minute chicks it seems he can't be trusted to distribute correctly
Replied: 4th May 2024 at 07:34
Hatching now complete nine chicks
Replied: 4th May 2024 at 11:27
Hope they're all okay. Just goes to show how caring other species are with their own young 'uns, unlike many humans.
Replied: 4th May 2024 at 16:33
"Birds are the most popular group in the animal kingdom. We feed them and tame them and think we know them. And yet they inhabit a world which is really rather mysterious".
David Attenborough
Replied: 4th May 2024 at 20:10
If it's a nestcam can you show us some photos? Please? Pretty please?
Replied: 4th May 2024 at 20:20
J3mbo: Wigman stated in Tom Plum's previous Spring Watch post that he's not into posting photos, which is a pity.
Tonker: .
They do actually hunt and catch their own food as well, but you also said this, which is very profound:
"And yet they inhabit a world which is really rather mysterious"
It certainly is. They're the only true free creatures on this earth as they, and they alone, can take off without hesitation and fly off to pastures new, (unless they happen to be devoid of wings that can carry them). They see places we could only dream of. Humans, on the other hand, were born to drudgery, poverty, fear of our own kind and prejudice. Sure, they squabble, but only for food if it's in short supply, which is almost never. I'm coming back as an owd crow!
It's a shame Wigman can't post photos as I bet they'd be lovely to see.
Replied: 4th May 2024 at 21:03
Thanks for the info Mollie. It is a shame.
Replied: 4th May 2024 at 22:55
Sorry folks but I can only spend limited time at computer screens etc but will update when I can
Replied: 5th May 2024 at 06:15
Then there were 8
but all feeding well and toileting
Replied: 8th May 2024 at 18:43
Aw, so one has died? That's a shame.
Replied: 8th May 2024 at 19:43
I have a great photo of seven calling for food with the bird waiting by the other one going upside down about to present it's waste sack. I will try to get help to post if poss
Replied: 8th May 2024 at 20:57
What type of birds are they? It would be interesting to know.
Replied: 8th May 2024 at 21:08
Wigman:
If you look at the very bottom of this section, you'll see some instructions on how to post photos - the very last one where it says img, but it will only work if you've saved your photos in an image hosting site like Photobucket, or whatever else is available out there these days.
We were promised a few years ago that a facility would be included to post photos directly from the computer, but it never happened, which is a pity.
Try it but, if you do something wrong, some kind person will correct the coding for you.
Replied: 8th May 2024 at 22:46
Parus Major
Replied: 9th May 2024 at 06:16
Self contradictory?
Replied: 9th May 2024 at 10:21
Parus major = Great tit.
Just so you don't have to Google it
Replied: 9th May 2024 at 11:11
I have been in dock for a few days but here is latest
Chicks are quite mature and after a recount NINE seem to have every chance of making it.
Replied: 19th May 2024 at 07:22
Nothing better than nature .I have a sister who lives in Scotland and I have only visited once. She has a normal sized nestbox but she said watch how many Wrens get into it. I counted 11 in total
Replied: 19th May 2024 at 10:11