All systems are go on the bird recovery front, the ducklings are doing well and gaining in size and weight, Mum can no longer keep them all underneath her wings. They will soon be too big for the Crows to carry off, and getting them away from their Mother is key to their success. The 13 that hatched in the river less than 72 hours ago, are now down to 6 this morning, they are all likely to disappear with the increased cold weather forecast.
The Swans are still incubating, Popeye is very attentive and as soon as he saw Penny stand up he raced over to the nest. A ten minute break for a wash a drink and a quick bite, while Popeye kept the clutch warm.
Woody and Alan the young wood pigeons are also doing well, and will soon need a bigger shoe box ! Their wings are developing fuller feathers. (short video below.)
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