Jackie2141 Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 An unusual sight tonight in the Notts. nest, both parents are sleeping together, it looks like the male on the eggs while the female is alongside, both sound asleep, dedication. Aaaw bless them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangepip Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 An unusual sight tonight in the Notts. nest, both parents are sleeping together, it looks like the male on the eggs while the female is alongside, both sound asleep, dedication. Surely they are due to hatch anytime now. I keep looking to check but shes always sat on them so not sure if any have yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUFFEMS Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Surely they are due to hatch anytime now. I keep looking to check but shes always sat on them so not sure if any have yet It takes about 33 days for the eggs to hatch. 4th. egg laid Norwich 27th. March 4th. egg laid Notts. 21st. March 4th. egg laid Sheffield 26th. March Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bludragonfly Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Looks like a chick has hatched in Nottingham Camera 1 is zoomed in very close and you can see a broken egg shell Camera 3 you can see an extra heat patch Sheffield won't be long ---------- Post added 22-04-2016 at 13:59 ---------- I've just seen the chick - little bundle of fluff in Nottingham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0cbt Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Looks like a chick has hatched in Nottingham Camera 1 is zoomed in very close and you can see a broken egg shell Camera 3 you can see an extra heat patch Sheffield won't be long ---------- Post added 22-04-2016 at 13:59 ---------- I've just seen the chick - little bundle of fluff in Nottingham There's 2 broken egg shells now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUFFEMS Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 There's 2 broken egg shells now There are 2 chicks in Notts. The female just left the nest for a few minutes whilst male stood guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itrytoplease Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 (edited) feeding time in Notts - now ---------- Post added 22-04-2016 at 17:24 ---------- One just came in with a bird, but left, taking the food with them? ---------- Post added 22-04-2016 at 17:28 ---------- I can only see one chick in Notts ---------- Post added 22-04-2016 at 17:29 ---------- one egg is cast aside, and is not being keept warm. I think it's cracked. Edited April 22, 2016 by Itrytoplease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUFFEMS Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 feeding time in Notts - now ---------- Post added 22-04-2016 at 17:24 ---------- One just came in with a bird, but left, taking the food with them? ---------- Post added 22-04-2016 at 17:28 ---------- I can only see one chick in Notts ---------- Post added 22-04-2016 at 17:29 ---------- one egg is cast aside, and is not being keept warm. There are definitely 2 chicks. I don't know what's happening now but, the male is very vocal and the female seems to be trying to make small squeaks, whether this is to the chicks or not I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bludragonfly Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Something is spooking the parents. Dad standing on guard squawking away and looking around non-stop and Mum on the nest is constantly looking around Hope they are ok ---------- Post added 22-04-2016 at 19:03 ---------- Notts chicks - feeding time ---------- Post added 23-04-2016 at 11:58 ---------- Just had feeding time in Nottingham Three chicks now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUFFEMS Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 All 4 chicks at Notts. currently being fed by mum. Still waiting for the Sheffield and Norwich to hatch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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