9th June 2012
Finally a day without rain !! Fred & Freda are now bringing in lots of food regularly, so lets hope the chicks can build up their strength for the final push. Have been watching and willing on Freda, as she desperately tries to remove the dead chick from the nest, but not succeeding as it's just too heavy for her to lift to the hole. She keeps persevering though, bless her. Lets hope that she does manage to remove it, and not jeopardise the success of the remaining brood.
Well despite numerous efforts, Freda still didn't manage to remove the dead chick. However the remaining 6, seem to be coping well. There is lots of jostling in the nest now, as its getting a wee bit cramped ! A couple of the 'senior' chicks are preening themselves and practising wing flapping, at the expense of the 'juniors' who are acting as stepping stones !
Not surprisingly, Freda has again decided not to roost with them tonight, no chance of getting any sleep in there now !!
I think 2 or 3 of the chicks, will venture out into the big wide world within a day or two, hopefully the remainder, will continue to be fed and follow suit a few days later.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61N_KfB4ZVE&feature=plcp
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