So we put our first next box camera up at the start of the year and come April we had our first ever residents. I’ve absolutely loved watching our out of blue tits over the past few weeks but I have a question regarding the fledglings. As far as I’m aware the eggs hatched on the 23rd of May and are 3 weeks old today. 9 eggs hatched altogether and 6 of the chicks fledged yesterday (sat 12th June). Of the three left in the box, 2 fledged about 8am this morning (sun 13th June) and only one is left in the box. So far I haven’t seen mum or dad come back to feed him. Is there anything we can do? Will he just fledge when he’s ready or will the mum move on with the other 8 fledglings? Thank you
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Regards, Hazel
Hi Lauren, hope the remaining chick is coaxed out the box by mum. Great advice from Hazel. It is such a good and interesting hobby, watching our featherd friends.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.