Yesterday's chipping egg has hatched and we have our first chick this morning (Monday 18th), and another two by this afternoon.
Thanks to Helen for this screengrab showing the male (left) and female (right) in attendance:
And another screengrab, this one is by Angela:
Thanks to Kate, Scoobie19, Angela, Helen and Sarah for the news and the images too. Much appreciated!
By 3pm today we had two chicks hatched, and comments from you wonderful webcam watchers suggest that by 6:30pm a third chick had hatched (possibly from the whitish-looking egg.
Remember: you can our join our dedicated Flickr Group and upload screenshots you have captured, or other images. It helps to leave the heading with its timestamp in it, and not crop it out. Our webcameras are published under a Creative Commons (CC-BY-SA) licence, so please remember to change the default licencing of any webcam screenshot you upload to that, as we choose not to claim any copyright of them - so nor should anyone else.
The Project Team
Yay!!! well done Helen
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It is so cute
ReplyDeleteYay I just noticed the shell in the scrape. great news for Easter Monday.
ReplyDeletePossibly seeing another one hatch ATM
ReplyDeleteYep! agree Yay!!! captured bits more egg shell, being thrown out.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely two chicks! Looks like eggs number 1 and 3 have hatched.
ReplyDeleteThanks Helen love captures on FLICKR .
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ReplyDeleteI see now there is two chicks, 16-40..
ReplyDeleteI see there are 3 chicks
ReplyDeleteLooks like the chick from the 'white' egg has hatched.
ReplyDeleteLooking good,
ReplyDeleteThanks unknown and Helen
Still only three chicks at the moment.
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ReplyDeleteLittle bit of footage of end of feed at 11.56 today
Thanks, Wendy. Nice clip there - and thanks to everyone else for sharing their images on the Flickr group.
ReplyDeleteEnd of feed at 19.05 19th Apr 2022
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Could our last chick be due any moment?
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely Easter surprise, thanks to everyone for all the great shots. Just started to watch again after nasty bout of Covid but these little ones have really cheered me up! Glad they’ve had some really good weather and the fairly new parents really seem to know what they’re doing this year.
ReplyDeleteHope Badger Class have managed to keep watching despite being on Easter holidays.
Still three feeding at 10.03 20th Apr
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I thought they hatched every other day so could the warm weather had speeded up the incubation period
ReplyDeleteStill three chicks at 12:47.
ReplyDeleteWhat will happen if the other egg wasnt fertalised or dont hatch?
ReplyDeleteDad just brought a feed and all three being fed 17.04
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Is that a pigeon I can see on the ledge below nesting? Seen it a few days ago and still there
ReplyDeleteSteven... re hatch, each Bird is a law unto itself,CHOL:):) we can only go by guideleines....( unless others beg to differ)
ReplyDeleteScoobi.... unhatched will remain unless crushed, or sometimes may get tipped over edge, if still there at next year nest clean, will be removed, sometimes they can go for analysis ( again others may beg to differ) CHOL:):)
Oohhh thankyou kate :) love learnin more. And yes i seen the pigeons too thought dad would chase em off but now i know they nestin.
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DeleteYes , the wood pigeon pair have been nesting there for a while.Have seen them change over on the nest .
ReplyDeleteOdd feeding system going on at last feed this evening
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Interesting feed there Wendy thanks for sharing. I think the male is trying hard to please the female.
ReplyDeleteGreat news about the white egg hatching. That's the one I think most of us thought may not hatch. Very happy to see that.
Really interestin feed there it was like mum really didnt want to leave them, is the 4th egg stil there?
ReplyDeleteBeen watching on and off most of today. Thursday 21st April. Not seen any feeding. Only the one bird. Yesterday feeding was 2 hourly.
ReplyDeleteHi John, I saw all three of the chicks being fed at around 1.40pm this afternoon. It looked like they all had a fairly good amount of food. Both adult birds were around then too.
ReplyDeleteHello all. this the first time I have checked in on the Peregrines this year. I remember a couple of years ago that the it had been confirmed that the female was the original female who nested here when the platform was first put in place. However, the male was a new young male. Presumably, the original male had died and the old female had taken a young toy boy ;-) . Does anyone know if this is still that original female and if this is that young male that first appeared a couple of years ago?
ReplyDeleteHello Dave, the current female bird arrived back in 2020. The original female disappeared around the same time. The corpse of an adult female was later found on the nave roof, but there was no way of knowing if this was the original female or not. You can read about it in the following blog post.
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The male bird appeared in 2017, and has a metal ring on his left leg. I think this will be the second year this pair have successfully produced young (having failed the first year).
Is the 4th egg stil there
ReplyDeleteMorning all
ReplyDeleteScoobi yes... see Flickr for change over 06.50 this morning.
Awwww yes i seen at feedin times, sent you some pics
ReplyDeleteScoobi if you meant me Kate, you sent pics. I am not part of Team,
ReplyDeleteI am, like you a lucky Cam Watcher... but you can always post your pics on FLICKR for free.
Looks as though Birds decided 4th Egg is unviable, as way outside,will be interesting to follow its journey.
Unable to view both Webcams, just says “This stream is currently unavailable”. Also says Will refresh after 10mins but same thing happened yesterday. Wonder if anyone else is experiencing this problem or if it’s my iPad.
ReplyDeleteHi kate no i sent them to the email im confused with flickr lol but yes i now see its been pushed away
ReplyDeleteLatest feed 08.28
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Hi Heather, both web cams seem to be working fine. I sometimes get a similar message when the camera has timed out on my laptop and then I try and click play again, but if I refresh the page it comes straight back up ok. If it happens again I would just try refreshing the page to see if it clears it.
ReplyDeleteOk.... Own up!!!!! who nicked the Egg ???? CHOL:):)
ReplyDeleteHi everyone, so this morning I noticed the egg just near the ledge and thought maybe the 4th chick had hatched but then a little later I caught the dad bringing the food back and the mum then feeding the chicks but there were only 3. It was my first time seeing anything like that and was beautiful to see but I noticed that the egg had disappeared and I’m just wondering did the 4th egg not hatch or make it?
ReplyDeleteHi Jess
ReplyDeleteA mystery..
Wendy and I thought may be back under her BUT.
it appeared to have been turfed out, by Mum, as not viable,and then looking at Wendys Vid, it is not there at start of feed, and not under the three chicks....So as I said who nicked it CHOL:):)
Did Dad knock it over the edge when he brought the feed?
Hi Kate thanks for replying! :)
ReplyDeleteIt really is a mystery!
I’m really hoping it hasn’t been knocked off the side but it’s nowhere to be seen now from what I can see. I thought the egg looked slightly cracked/hatched this morning when I first saw it but I can’t be sure and it was early lol. But when watching the mum move and feed her chicks I couldn’t see the egg around or underneath them. After seeing the egg this morning I was hoping to see the fourth chick snuggled under mummy today but when I only saw 3 at feeding time I was confused. I did manage to screen record the feed this morning and super excited to show my partner later when he’s home from work. I’m unsure of how to upload it or whether I’m allowed so I’ve just saved it lol. But very sad now at the thought of it being knocked over the edge if that’s what’s happened :(
I seen the egg right on the edge around 8.30, then when i went on a bit later it had gone so i bet its been chucked out
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ReplyDeleteJess
You cant upload Screen scap here, only you tube like Wendy, but you can upload Pics onto Flickr (see quick links.)
Mum helping/hindering Dad feeding chicks?
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Better view now Mum has flown
https://youtu.be/87AzrO_u3LY
I feel so sad about the unhatched egg that got pushed out, I really hope it was unviable and there wasn't a little live chick inside.
ReplyDeleteI think if there was a live chick inside it would of hatched by then, mum n dad must of known sumet wernt right as she pushed it to the back alot before the other 3 hatched. I seen dad tellin mum off a bit when he was tryin to feed the chicks lol for some reason she didnt want to go but eventually flew off for 10 min
ReplyDeleteI saw the female having to push the male off the chicks at changeover recently , he didn't want to go for quite a long time .I think you're right about the egg Scoobi .
ReplyDeleteThey both defo do some shovin n squarkin to each other sometimes lol devoted parents, matured a lot
DeleteThree is a difficult number at feeding time, always one left out!
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Little one at back getting plenty from this feed
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Awwh I'm glad little Marvin's getting his fair share!
DeleteThe are so very cute
DeleteHi Helen,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your advice re Webcams and pleased to say it’s all systems go and looking forward to glimpses of the three chicks being fed. We all seem to worry about one of the chicks not getting its fair share but in the end they all seem to be ok.
Think can just see the pigeon on the ledge below the scrape and seem to remember this happened a few years ago. Perfectly safe when you think about it!
Watched Dad bring this food at 11.50 today, very good at feeding the chicks, shame Mum blocking view & pinching food
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Keep seein mum pinch the food, dont know what she doin? Does she want it herself or to feed the chicks herself? Lol its funny to watch her try and stil cover them even though they gettin too big to fit under hahha
Delete14.40pm today feed mum stil didnt want to leave n stayed there while dad fed n mum tryd a few sneaky pinches of food lol
ReplyDelete25th April 18.13 Male came in with prey and fed three healthy chick's tercel went off me left nest 18.27 female returned one minute later
ReplyDeleteJust seen all three chicks having a good feed from what looked like a fairly large carcass. Once again both parents in attendance until one went off, presumably mum for short break then returned to take over brooding duties. Carcass then removed to be stashed away until ready for another delicious meal!
ReplyDelete8.26am All 3 chicks having a good breakfast with two carcasses brought to the scrape by both parents.
ReplyDelete5.36am today dad come back to feed babys, mum didnt go anywhere again, im startin to wonder if shes gettin lazy m worked out she cant just stay there n pinch food off dad stoppin babys gettin much, although they seem to be gettin their fair share, just not seen her fly off much,
ReplyDelete17.00 ish.I think it was Dad ,came back to try and feed chicks that were alone, he tried the piece of scraggy leg but decided not good enough, so he flew and quickly back with a good fresh prey... Pics on Flickr.
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ReplyDeleteMum brings breakfast to three healthy chicks.
This snippet from yesterday evening ... mute the sound!!
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Chicks having another good feed. Also saw the two pigeons below scrape yesterday near their nest so we’ve got two for the price of one so to speak. Thanks Kate for great pics on Flickr also Wendy for youtube contribution.
ReplyDeleteWonder if Badger Class are still watching now the eggs have hatched after Easter hols.
we are injoying watching the peregrins. lots of us watched in the holrdays. some children tuc pickchrs . today we saw the chicks they are groing qicly.
ReplyDeleteHi Badger Class,
ReplyDeleteSo pleased to hear you are enjoying the three chicks and that lots of you were able to watch during the holidays,They have just had another good feed this evening and, as you say, are really growing fast. So different from the tiny fluff balls when they first hatch.
Hi Kate or Wendy just wondered out of interest if you know roughly how many times they are fed during the day at the present time. I seem to be getting lucky this year and logging in at the right times!
Hi Heather, sorry can't help with number of feeds per day as not had much luck catching them these past few days but one give-away is the amount of tag ends of food on the scrape, they always leave the old bones & little scraps of bloody meat & these are building up now! Saw a feed at 10.33 thiis morning!
ReplyDeleteHello everyone at Badger Class.
ReplyDeleteIt's fantastic that you're watching the peregrine chicks growing up so fast. In only a few weeks time they'll have feathers and be ready to fly. Do you think you could grow up that quickly yourselves?
Keep watching and keep telling us what you see, please.
There was one at 17.15 yesterday, iv noticed its around every 3 to 4 hours they gettin a feed. I uploaded pics on Flickr
ReplyDeleteOne thing i wonder is if mum sleeps at nite with babies where does dad sleep? Plus do they only use the nest box at breedin time, or all year?
ReplyDeleteHeather as Wendy says difficult to keep track of feeds,
ReplyDeleteScoobi... when you have time look back over the archives starting 2007.The Team do fantastic work..The Birds visit scrape during the winter, keeping an eye on possession for the coming season.
Here are just Two of Interest from the Archives
https://derbyperegrines.blogspot.com/2007/
https://derbyperegrines.blogspot.com/search?q=hot+water+bottle
So good to see you Badger Class...do love to read your observations. ENJOY.
Do last years juvinielles stil come around? And would mum n dad know they are theirs? Would they be some trouble as they have new chicks now?
ReplyDeleteCaught a bit of an early feed today
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Wendy - good video! I had to laugh when he offered to feed a whole (but small) birds leg to the chick.
ReplyDeleteHeart in mouth moment at 4.00pm today. 2 chick's safely under mum. 3rd chick alone near edge. Finally found its way back to mum.
ReplyDeleteMessy, messy at 16.23
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17.55 dinner is served. A really feathery nest from previous meal. Chicks really showing changes already, they grow so quickly.
ReplyDeleteOff topic, daughter in USA has robin nesting on top of column in their new home. Much larger than our robins more size of thrush, brooding eggs takes approx 13 days, with sometimes 3 broods each year. Fortunately the cat is used to being indoors!
I just added a screenshot of the feathery feed, but it is very blue! Maybe the time of day? It is my first try on an IPad.
ReplyDeleteHi Rej, I wondered if you still watched, nice to see you
ReplyDeleteThe chicks were just fed again, but only one showed much hunger. The hen made a short rest in the other platform, before returning to the brood. My goodness - how fast they are growing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the ping Phoebe - message for you on Flikr.
enjoying their start to freedom, all spread out.. pic
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Bit of the feed earlier, chicks looking substantial
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Lovely Wendy and just put a still of them all at attention waiting on flickr for you.
ReplyDeleteNoticed in the remains of feed, 2 leg bones. One with blue ring, one with green ring. Any ideas what they are catching?
ReplyDeleteI don't seem to have seen mum today? Perhaps I have just checked in at the wrong times.....
ReplyDeleteRinged legs are usually racing pigeons.
She is there now Jean!
ReplyDelete18.50 supper is served after mum called out from edge of rather messy scrape. Seem to remember it got into rather a bad state last time whereas the old Mrs P kept it as clean as possible. Chicks enjoyed sunbathing session this morning. Getting so big they hardly fit under the falcon anymore.
ReplyDeleteHave just looked at other end of scrape and can see what looks like brown egg, is this the discarded one or just my imagination?
She's just swallowed one of the legs whole, I think it had a blue ring on it.
ReplyDeleteOh no, Mrs P has just swallowed a whole leg with ring on it!
ReplyDeleteLooks like we’re both equally appalled at falcon’s taste Dave!
ReplyDeleteOne of the chicks more alert than the others, even wingercising!!
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Morning all
ReplyDeleteMum and Dad both on scrape, with Mum watching Dad feed little ones.She flies off and leaves him to it.All getting fed , with smallest still having to fight.Dad finishes feeding and flies.
@ Heather Yep! think you right. Unviable egg just visible end of other scrape.
Pics on Flickr soon.
The male just fed the chicks, photo added.
ReplyDeleteNew screenshot added of the hen feeding them. Can someone remind me of the correct terminology for the peregrines? I seem to remember that „chick“ is not always the correct name for the youngsters. She is the falcon, and he the Tiercel?
ReplyDeleteThat is correct Rej (AT) I think some people in the falconry world call a yougster an 'eyass'
ReplyDeleteRej, I will reply to your mail later tonight.
Rej
ReplyDeleteLots of information on here look across the top of the Tabs, FAQ etc.on Home Page.
https://derbyperegrines.blogspot.com/
AND also
Scroll down to Sat 19th March Team posted good comparison of Tiercel and Falcon.
I've just spotted a couple of unanswered questions from Scoobi19 amongst these posts. Firstly, our male peregrine (called a tiercel) often spends his time away from the nest platform, on 'guard duty' on nearby tall buildings, such as the Jury's Inn hotel opposite. The only time we see them together on the nest ledge is during courtship displays and during incubation changeover and feeding time, when the male brings in food for her and the chicks (eyases)
ReplyDeleteOutside the breeding season, the tiercel and the falcon (the name for the female peregrine) don't spend much time on the nest platform at all. They certainly don't roost there. Again, they seem to like the nearby huge illuminated letters of the Jury's Inn, with its clear view of the tower and nest platform. We have often mused whether they like the warmth these illuminated letters might generate. We know they also roost on the highest ledges of the Cathedral Tower, just below the parapet where they may range out to hunt for food at night (using the light generated in Derby to assist them). We have video clips from previous years showing that they do bring freshly-caught night-flying prey prey such as snipe back to the tower.
Thankyou so much for that i absolutely loved reading it, im like a sponge the more info the more i love them.
DeleteIv been away for the weekend and just had a little look and to my surprise no mum or dad just babies napping, so they leave them more n more as they get older? How do babies know not to go near edge?
ReplyDeleteIt's an innate response not to go near the edge of anything - probably sensed by an absence of anything firm under their talons when on a normal cliff ledge. I would imagine that Natural Selection would have very effectively weeded out any individuals that did not respond in that way. They've certainly had millions of years to perfect it.
ReplyDeleteLooking at the there growing chicks today, I see them all huddled together for warmth, with a parent watching over them on the ledge. They take in so much energy via their food and no doubt burn a lot of it when it's cold. Should it be raining, then the parent will be more attentive to keep them as dry as possible so that they don't chill down. But with chicks this size, and getting bigger each day, that's going to be an increasing challenge! Peregrines are found nesting in the high mountain, so the milder temperatures here in Derby aren't going to be that much of an issue for them (even if I'm personally trying to avoid the temptation to turn my home heating on today!).
Unhatched egg can be seen at bottom of camera 2
ReplyDeleteBit of picking & poking as they sit up like big kids!
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Babies growing so fast. Will they be ringed? How and when would this be done?
ReplyDeleteYoung ones look very hungry when were they last fed
ReplyDeleteWe try to ring the chicks between 18-21 days after hatching, and are currently arranging to schedule this. We will let you know when this occurs, though the cameras will probably be off for the duration. A trained and licenced ringer carries out the ringing, and one of the team (me - gulp!) is permitted to abseil down under their licence to carefully bag up and lower the chicks to the ringer down below. It's a scarily responsible task I've undertaken for the last few years, albeit with great trepidation lest I do something wrong whilst dangling there.
ReplyDeleteSadly, Dave Budworth, a hugely experienced bird ringer and entomologist who has ringed our peregrine chicks for a few years now, died suddenly and unexpectedly earlier in February - an absolutely huge blow to the natural history community in and around Derbyshire, and a great loss of a long-standing friend and collaborator for me. Dave was training a new ringer, Chloe, to work with birds of prey, and she helped with the ringing in 2021 under his supervision. Now that she has attained her full ringing licence, Chloe has kindly offered to stand in and do the business for us in 2022. It will be a bitter-sweet event for us all, I'm afraid.
I bet as scary as it is to abseil down to the nest, its extremely rewardin wen you get to handle them fluff balls, lol what are mum n dad like when you ring the babies?
DeleteLooks like the Male has gone missing no sign for over 2 hours little onesand mum are hungry
ReplyDeleteHi Anon, I am sure the male bird will be nearby, albeit out of sight of the cameras. He often perches higher up on the tower or on the nearby hotel lettering. The female and the chicks seem settled at the minute.
ReplyDeleteA restless night for me, checked in and saw mum seemed to be swallowing pieces of grit or tiny pebbles - possibly to aid digestion?
ReplyDeleteNick so very sorry to hear that Dave Budworth had passed away in February, such an experienced bird ringer and enormous loss to everyone concerned. Condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. May I wish Chloe all the very best in carrying on the magnificent job Dave did and am sure she will do well remembering everything he taught her, despite it being an emotional time for all concerned.
Hi Anon, He brought new food at around 06:30, and the falcon is busy feeding them. All look healthy and enthusiastic for breakfast.
ReplyDeleteAnother feed at 7.07. All looking fit and healthy.
ReplyDeleteVery relieved at that feed
ReplyDeleteCondolences to the Budworth family. I'm sure Chloe will do a great job. Will we find out if we have males or females? Looking forward to it, I am hooked!!
ReplyDeleteAnon - now that the youngsters are bigger you will see longer periods with no adult attending them, no cause for concern. You can see the chicks calling out for mummy - very much like human babies do!
ReplyDeleteThe passing of Dave Budworth is indeed sad, and a loss to all concerned. I hope that his family can find some solace in knowing the high level of respect that he had.
I am sure that Chloe will be boosted to know that followers from all over the world will be wishing her well as she takes over the full responsibility for the ringing.
Still at that very cute stage
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Hi Scoobi19. It's always a trepidatious moment going over the edge and lowering oneself down to the peregrine platform. Once we've thrown the rope over, we've already disturbed the adult (usually the female). She flies around the tower for a bit, calling loudly. But then settles down, making the occasional pass to scream at us before settling back down. The chicks back themselves into the wall, striking out with their talons at me. I've learned to drop a piece of cloth for them to grab hold of before trying to carefully hold and lift them into the bag for lowering. One then has to be very careful not to swing them as you lower them to the nave roof where the ringing team hook the dangling bag and pull in to start getting to work.
ReplyDeleteOnce hoisted back up, they're carefully released onto the platform with their nice, new jewellery. Then it's a case of getting down asap and leaving the adults to return to the ledge, none the worse for wear.
Here are a few photos from a previous year: https://derbyperegrines.blogspot.com/2021/05/ringing-chicks-completed-successfully.html
Fabulous info as usual. I chuckled to myself when you said she flys past occasionally to scream at you haha. Thats a fab link thankyou, your brave.
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ReplyDeleteI have made a short video - my first - I hope it works!
https://youtu.be/OU8p-6-gXkY
Looks like a wet day ahead for the babies bless them
ReplyDeleteGreat capture of chicks being fed Rej
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for the link to last years ringing Nick, another chance to check out my vids in comments showing the chicks progress!
ReplyDeleteChicks lunging for food, getting so much stronger
ReplyDeletehttps://youtu.be/RGNB69X0xFY feeding at 10.10
Another feed with very vocal chicks right now.
ReplyDeleteWow, the male just bought a starling to the scrape, he flew off with it. Maybe he wanted approval from the falcon!
ReplyDelete18.30 falcon brings in more food. The chicks are certainly getting well fed this year, acting as if they’ve not had a meal for ages!
ReplyDeleteHeather, that looked like the starling.
ReplyDeleteJust look at the size of those crops!
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ReplyDeleteQuite agree Phoebe not to mention those talons, wouldn’t like to come in contact with those at ringing time! Any ideas yet of chicks gender? Sometimes I think there are 2 females & 1 male then not so sure. Perhaps Badger Class might have some suggestions for us.
ReplyDeleteThe male just came in with more food. Bless him he is trying to feed the chicks but they really aren't hungry. The falcon is watching on.
ReplyDeleteThis is hilarious, both parents in scrape with food and male seems quite surprised that only one chick is mildly interested. They should sleep well tonight.
ReplyDeleteI was chuckling away watching that feed too Heather. I felt sorry for him, he was really trying hard.
ReplyDeleteEarly morning sun must be hot as chicks look to be suffering a bit
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One adventurous chick is in the second half of the platform.
ReplyDeleteHope chick can get back before next feed
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All three are in the usual side now, but more mobile than I have seen before.
ReplyDeleteYep all safe... for the moment...scary times ahead, hopefully all will be safe.
ReplyDeletePics from Wendy and me on Flickr
Wendy spotted what looks like unviable egg.(well it certainly is now ) Doh!..
ReplyDeleteI put pic on flickr.
I've just caught the end of a feed.
ReplyDeleteThe chicks are getting a lesson on plucking prey.
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Watching 18.45 feed. Very distressing to watch. One chick struggling to swallow a huge piece of food. Mum flown off. Chick left with food hanging out of its mouth. Really hope it'll be OK.
ReplyDelete19.45 and Mum is back. Chick still struggling with what looks like a leg with feet. Mum getting upset trying to remove it. I don't think I can watch any longer, too upsetting.
ReplyDeleteChick in trouble with pigeon leg stuck in mouth, inadvertantly fed by parent during last feed!
ReplyDeleteThis baby looks to be in real trouble. Mum has tried to remove the bone stuck in baby's throat to no avail. Am really worried about the poor little thing.
ReplyDeleteMum aware & trying to take it but not successful so far, getting quite harrowing to watch!
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https://youtu.be/4whdDWxLPaw
These vids tell the sad story but can't do any more
7.50pm. Chick still struggling. Been over an hour now. Come on Mum, help out here and bite it off. Looks like pigeon leg with yellow ring.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a pigeon leg, see first video above! Mum has been very ineffectual at grabbing it from chick so far!
ReplyDeleteWas hopeful then when one of the other chicks had good hold of the leg but it never managed to pull it out!
ReplyDeleteI saw that as well Wendy! Mum just keeps looking at chick!
ReplyDeleteJust got home and seen the latest news. All bedded down for the night with mum in attendance. Think the chick mentioned is on the left and pigeon leg seems to be at side of beak but chick seems to be breathing shallowly. Was wondering if Team can intervene as ringing due fairly soon, but guess it’s such short notice if it does indeed survive the night. Might have been better to have happened in daylight when prey brought in and the chick might have opened its beak and possibly mum able to dislodge it. Very distressing viewing.
ReplyDeleteIgnore my last sentence, after viewing videos can see prey was brought in during daylight so wouldn’t have made any difference. Hopefully chick will be able to dislodge it in the morning.
ReplyDeleteWhy have you put that video on of chick chokin, its cruel to see, i have severe mental health conditions n you have just started me off. What a silly insensitive thing to do
ReplyDeleteI think the chick had dislodged the pigeon leg last night by 10.05pm
ReplyDelete6.32 feed this morning all 3 being fed by mum, really hope no lasting injury!
ReplyDeleteAll Three very hungry,looking strong and Healthy with a fresh feed.
Nature can be so cruel at times, but we are so privileged to be able to share in the trials and the joys of these magnificent Birds
Hi Kate, you are so right about us being privileged to see these magnificent birds!
ReplyDeleteHave put 3 pics on Flickr.
Now all settled for a nap in the early morning sunshine.
Thanks Jean for confirmation re last night,
ReplyDeleteand so good to see them feed this morning, like you pic on flickr.
Lets hope little one continues to be well and learnt lesson NOT to grab anything and everything at feed time.CHOL:):)
Sorry to hear the vid upset you Scoobi but how was I to know? I would suggest you don't watch when the chicks are older & start teetering on the ledge, that can be very stressful!
ReplyDeleteSorry my comment sounded harsh i was strugglin this morn and seen that video, im very emotional wen comes to animals. Yes i was same last year wen they were near edge and couldnt watch :( glad little one ok now
DeleteThank goodness the situation is now resolved, was very hard to watch!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with ringing today Nick & looking forward to pics of chicks with bling as this is when we can see their true size!
Hardly dared to login this morning but glad all resolved. I checked around midnight and all were sleeping well which bears out Jean’s comment that chick had probably dislodged it by 10pm. Didn’t realise it was ringing day today, nice weather for it and good luck to all involved. I’m sure it’ll be bittersweet remembering Dave Budworth but am sure Chloe, Nick and team will do a sterling job.
ReplyDeleteSo pleased chick seems ok this morning. Nature can be cruel and we have to accept that things beyond our control can happen. Totally agree with Wendy's comment about chicks on the edge of the ledge!
ReplyDeleteSo pleased all OK with babies, was difficult viewing last night but nature is amazing. I lost a Robin's nest to a magpie this week, that's how it goes. Can't wait for ringing news. Good luck all.
ReplyDeleteRopes have appeared, so ringing is about to happen. I look forward to a report on the health of all three youngsters.
ReplyDeleteAll three chicks are back. I missed the critical action, but Nick is sure to give us a report.
ReplyDeleteis there a video of the ringing of the chicks sorry if i missed the link ??
ReplyDeleteNot yet Jay, we are waiting eagerly for news of the ringing. We do see that all three chicks have been returned and the falcon was with them.
ReplyDeleteRinging now completed - just awaiting some photos of the ringing to come through. Then a new blog post will be published, and all comments should then be made on that new post, rather than on this one.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nick M.
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ReplyDeleteSome footage of the ringing day showing Nick M bringing the ringed chicks safely back to the nest (posted with his permission)
ReplyDeletehttps://youtu.be/rN98hIUSZ3o
Loved watchin this thanku
DeleteInteresting to see that the coloured rings this year appear to be letters rather than numbers, like they have been in the past.
ReplyDeleteAnother feed going on just now, 15.15, & saw a leg & foot fed to one of the bigger chicks, went down quite easily though but little one not joining in, wonder if mouth/throat sore?
ReplyDeleteok thank u ....... thanks wendy brilliant video
ReplyDeleteYES - well done Wendy. Super to catch the moment that the chicks were returned.
ReplyDeleteHope you're relieved now the chick is well , Scoobi . we were all concerned , Wendy never meant to upset you .
ReplyDeleteYes very relieved thankyou for the comment, i was havin an episode this mornin, didnt mean to cause offence to wendy
DeleteNo need to apologise scoobi, I do understand how traumatic some things in nature can be!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Team for yet another successful ringing. Great video Wendy, had to laugh at one chick who didn’t seem to want its new found friend to leave! After 185 blogs guess we’re due an updated page, will be interesting to see new photos and discovering which chicks were male or female.
ReplyDeleteLooks like Mum told lively chick to lay down & sleep! Lol
ReplyDeletehttps://youtu.be/q9kAkcyr6qA
New post published. Please add all comments there, please.
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