Don't forget to check on the falcon chicks on top of a building in Melbourne. The three chicks seem to be thriving this year and the parents are now spending a lot of time away from the nest, presumably hunting for these hungry little fluffy things. In fact every time I check, the parents are never there but obviously they are feeding them. One chick does seem a little listless at times though......not sure really.
https://www.367collinsfalcons.com.au/
How absolutely fascinating. I was lucky enough to see a parent come in with food. Two chicks got most of it, but the third finally got a look-in.
ReplyDeleteI have bookmarked the sight. Many thanks.
Good to know EC.
DeleteWow that's great do you feel like grandparents.
ReplyDeleteMerle................
Merle, it is a little like being grandparents, worrying about the young ones.
DeleteThey were pretty active when I looked. Poking and pecking at each other. That's a good sign.
ReplyDeleteNo Thoughts, yes, that is a good sign.
DeleteOMG they are adorable. I love these webcams giving us glimpses of birds of all kinds.
ReplyDeleteI never cease to be amazed at the birds outside my window, the comings and goings and I always get a kick out of them passing each other going in different directions like cars.
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Same here WWW. One reason it is good to be many storeys above ground. Birds do it better than cars as they don't crash into each other.
DeleteI guess I"m soft hearted. I hate watching the nest cams. Fearful which will die first.
ReplyDeleteStrayer, it is looking much better this year.
DeleteEC explains why one chick doesn't seem as robust. The parents need an "uncle" to help out so all three get fed at once.
ReplyDeleteRiver, yes a kindly uncle. I think it is the norm for one chick to be underfed. It is the cruel survival of the fittest.
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