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First feed took place at 7am.

Dad takes over and gets to look after them for the first time .She refused to let him sit on them the first time at five A M .

At first light there were two chicks. Picture to follow.

The first chick is finally here below is an image …..not the best I’m afraid .However the Chick can clearly be heard on the webcam. Well done !

At 9.16 a changeover allowed a glimpse of the eggs – no chicks yet!

Got to be soon now!

After a great deal of agitation and noise Mum got off the eggs and left the nest at 2.30 this afternoon. She returned a few minutes later and settled to brood again.

It’s turned in to a beautiful sunny day and if all goes to plan we will in the next couple of days see our first chick.

We are very figity this morning and no wonder it is nearly time for the first egg to hatch!

The RSPB will open there viewing today in Cloisters Cafe gardens so go along and have a look it’s well worth a visit. You can watch the bird on patrol or watch and see the second sitting on four eggs … Continue reading →