Hobbys On Saker Nest Box (Part 2)

[melv16]

The original post has disappeared into the ether.

[melv16]

Dragonfly for breakfast.

[melv16]

The chick seems to get topped-up with dragonflies, so it shouldn't get too hungry.

[melv16]

Feeding time, with something more substantial than a dragonfly:-)

[melv16]

Crop full to bursting. The chick is getting rather top heavy.

[ladybirder]

Thanks for the running commentary melv. Good to know what's gone on as not had time today.

[melv16]

Feeding time.

[Moorea7]

[melv16]

Feeding time...at last

[melv16]

Grub's up.

[melv16]

Good views of adult (probably female) preening.

[ladybirder]

How many years is that egg going to stay there? Anyone fancy a bet?

Chick looks very well which is wonderful to see.

[ladybirder]

It's making a lot of noise. Think it must be hungry.

[melv16]

The chick is feeding itself !

[melv16]

It's chucking it down in Hungary. The chick is safe and well huddled in the corner.

[ladybirder]

Any idea how long will it be before it leaves the nest melv?

[melv16]

Another 2wks or so, LB.

[ladybirder]

End of this month. Thank you melv.
I love its markings which can now be seen so clearly.

[ladybirder]

So funny. Chick wants to fed itself but mum is persisting on feeding it.

[melv16]

Chick having a good preen at the moment. Crop doesn't look very full, though.

[melv16]

Chick tucking in.