carni 10,094 Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 First meal of the day, Pigeon. It is the second one bought to the nest in the last 20mins, but as the Falcon landed on the ledge, the other one grabbed it and ran off out of view. unless it had its fill and then returned with the remains to feed the Eyasses. The other egg is still to hatch. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,900 Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 4 th egg hatched. Been watching on and off all morning now i caught a glimpse of broken eggshell . Mother still sitting on it 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 Here we go. Managed to get a photo of all four healthy looking Eyasses. Fingers crossed they all thrive again this year. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkazana 1,736 Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 Missed all the excitement due to lack of wifi, but lovely to see our next generation safe and well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,360 Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 They don't need snow now the chicks are out the eggs.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
broxtowelad 175 Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 The Falcon chicks are all feeding at the moment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
broxtowelad 175 Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 http://s1077.photobucket.com/user/geoffw4/media/PNG%20Falcon_zpshfpuscik.png.html 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Great picture broxtowelad. I had a look earlier but couldn't get a clear image. All I got was one big white fluff ball with one set of eyes showing! Really pleased to see that they survived the snow fall with out casualties. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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broxtowelad 175 Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Tah Dah! I just had to go through your instructions again Carnie to get the picture up. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Great Stuff. That's it. You are well and truly hooked now. I will be looking forward to your Falcon pictures. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 The parent bird just flew off and the other is standing on the ledge. I couldn't resist this shot because it looks so cute, all that white fluff and one cheeky little head popping up. The others are all OK, just snuggled back down for a bit longer. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,360 Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 All seems well... 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,900 Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 Now little ones remember your table manners and don't all open your beaks at the same time. Fantastic photo. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,360 Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 Blimey...I'm not alone at the crack of dawn....sky lightening in the distance and she's wide awake already.Some poor pigeon is gonna have a rough breakfast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 This was taken at 7.37am, so not sure if it is the first meal of the day. The babies are really growing well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BilboroughShirley 1,120 Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 Wonderful photos everyone! When I have the laptop on I have the Falcons tab there and keep taking a look. It is addictive. When I went off to make coffee my son came into the kitchen to tell me there was something wrong with my laptop because it was "making bird noises"! When I minimised my document and showed him the falcons site all was explained! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Mam and Dad sharing supper before they feed the kids. All looks well. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,900 Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Che bacio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 This image is very similar to my last one, but I just wanted to show you something that I have noticed that hasn't been apparent the last 2/3 years of watching the Falcons. The male bird (I think, because he looks smaller) brings the food to the nest and proceeds to feed the female until she stops taking the food. At this stage the babies get fed, mainly from the female, before he grabs the remains and takes off! I will vary my pics now i have shown two examples of the male feeding the female. . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 Four hungry little birds this morning. See how they have grown. They have been trying to move around, but not quite strong enough to break free from the huddle. Any day now, they will find the strength. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chulla 4,946 Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 The way carni keeps looking at those birds, I think she sees them crisp and brown on a basting tray, straight out of the oven. Yep, knowing her, that must be the reason. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 I couldn't reply straight away Chulla, because I had to finish my Vienetta before it melted. The mind boggles, well you made me laugh anyway (No mean feat) according to hubbs. I draw the line at Roasted Perigrine, but it does sound rather tasty! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 The little birds have been moving around the nest quite well in the last few minutes, starting to be able to stay upright when they move away from each other. They have all just had a good feed of Pigeon, and both parents are just having a scrap over the remains. I think it was the male who won. It took off along the ledge and tucked in to the carcass. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 I'll bet the four chicks look at each other at meal times and say, "Oh no, pigeon again." 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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