THE BIRD BOX CAMERA 2000 - PAGE 1
17 APRIL 00 Shortly before hatching, this view after dusk on a cold night shows the female keeping the eight eggs (and her head!) well covered up. |
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18 APRIL 00 - DAY 1 Most of the eggs have now hatched. |
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19 APRIL 00
- DAY 2 An open beak can be seen awaiting food. Notice that one egg still hasn't hatched. |
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20 APRIL 00 - DAY 3 Lots of small mouths to feed. |
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DAY 3 The male brings in food and gives it to the female. The female has been noted acting rather aggressively if the male feeds the chicks while she is present! |
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DAY 3 Feeding over, the female sits on her brood to conserve heat. |
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21 APRIL 00 - DAY 4 One chick (bottom right) is determined to be fed first......... |
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DAY 4 With larger beaks now, feeding is not such a precision job! |
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DAY 4 The female checks her mate's feeding technique. |
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22 APRIL 00 - DAY 5 Feathers are now just visible. |
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DAY 5 After dusk, the female attempts to sit on the nest, but the children are restless....... |
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23 APRIL 00 - DAY 6 Better picture quality now, with the male doing a feeding turn. |
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