I'm curious how long he'll keep doing this.
Pērle jumps from the side branch into the nest.
Feeding until 12:59
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12:01 H44 is flying back into the children's group.
I'm curious how long he'll keep doing this.
Pērle jumps from the side branch into the nest.
Feeding until 12:59
I'm curious how long he'll keep doing this.
Pērle jumps from the side branch into the nest.
Feeding until 12:59
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14:16/17 You can rely on the crime scene cleaners.
H44 brought the little bird, and it's been lying there ever since. For days...
A crow brought the dried-out bird out of the nest.
I couldn't even say what it was.
It's a shame about the little one.
14:16/17 You can rely on the crime scene cleaners.
H44 brought the little bird, and it's been lying there ever since. For days...
A crow brought the dried-out bird out of the nest.
I couldn't even say what it was.
It's a shame about the little one.
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16:08 Tired children and buzzing flies in the nest...
Pērle should be pecking at flies again.
Pērle should be pecking at flies again.
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17:11 H44 brings food and stops briefly on the side branch, calming his agitated children with gentle sounds.
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Pērle jumps into the nest and tries to take A5's food.
This time, she's met with protest. A5 disagrees and squeals. In the end, he has to admit defeat to his mother.
Feeding until 17:23
This time, she's met with protest. A5 disagrees and squeals. In the end, he has to admit defeat to his mother.
Feeding until 17:23
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18:39 And the delivery service comes to the nest again. H44 is quickly gone again.
This time, interest is very limited. No one notices the food.
Except for A4, who pulls it toward him from the edge of the nest.
He stands on the piece of food and begins to bite successfully.
This time, interest is very limited. No one notices the food.
Except for A4, who pulls it toward him from the edge of the nest.
He stands on the piece of food and begins to bite successfully.
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19:02 Pērle jumps into the nest, pulls the food from A4 toward her, and begins feeding.
Two boys stand out.
First, A5, who initially stands at the edge of the nest and then squeaks throughout almost the entire feeding. He seems incredibly begging and greedy...
Two boys stand out.
First, A5, who initially stands at the edge of the nest and then squeaks throughout almost the entire feeding. He seems incredibly begging and greedy...
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Then A2, who struggled for seven endless minutes with a feather stuck in his throat.
The feather was stuck awkwardly. It wouldn't come out or fall down. He looked at Pērle and demonstrated his mishap, but Pērle didn't react.
In his distress, A2 turned away from the feeding and climbed onto the edge of the nest. He pushed, choked, and shook so hard that he stumbled.
I don't know if something like that could be dangerous for Hawklets at that age, but A2 certainly seemed panicked and helpless.
Phew... he did it on his own.
The feather was stuck awkwardly. It wouldn't come out or fall down. He looked at Pērle and demonstrated his mishap, but Pērle didn't react.
In his distress, A2 turned away from the feeding and climbed onto the edge of the nest. He pushed, choked, and shook so hard that he stumbled.
I don't know if something like that could be dangerous for Hawklets at that age, but A2 certainly seemed panicked and helpless.
Phew... he did it on his own.
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Meanwhile, everyone is being looked after by Pērle.
Sleep well!
Sleep well!
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June 2nd
Good evening everyone!
There's life in the hutch. The young wild ones are bursting with energy and eager for life outside.
They are being extremely well cared for, and Pērle may be practicing her first feeding tactics to prepare the hawklets for branching out.
The first feeding was later today.
Good evening everyone!
There's life in the hutch. The young wild ones are bursting with energy and eager for life outside.
They are being extremely well cared for, and Pērle may be practicing her first feeding tactics to prepare the hawklets for branching out.
The first feeding was later today.
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09:20 The first food delivery by H44, which today delivered to the nest via the upper side branch.
Coating the children...
Coating the children...
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One is always different... it stays that way. 
The children will soon begin exploring the nest tree. I think they're ready. Their wings and jumping ability are strong. All four are in excellent shape.
I have to go into inpatient medical treatment tomorrow and am afraid I'll miss the first branching. I'll try to be back here soon, but perhaps someone can document the event? I hope I won't be out of action for more than 2-3 days.
The children will soon begin exploring the nest tree. I think they're ready. Their wings and jumping ability are strong. All four are in excellent shape.
I have to go into inpatient medical treatment tomorrow and am afraid I'll miss the first branching. I'll try to be back here soon, but perhaps someone can document the event? I hope I won't be out of action for more than 2-3 days.
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Good morning, Polly and all. 
First of all I hope all goes well and you are here again.
The chicks are very grown up , the older ones A5 and A2 have almost no white down left , they don't have much left to climb branches and fly . I think they are also more advanced than other years at the same age. The food is not lacking and there is no fighting, even A3 has a lot of feathers. They are all very close together, only 2.5 days apart from the older ones and it will take a little longer because their growth is completed in more days due to their greater weight and volume.
The main branches are well visible and we can follow their evolution and the nest is spacious.
Until 10:23 I have not seen any feeding yet.
First of all I hope all goes well and you are here again.
The chicks are very grown up , the older ones A5 and A2 have almost no white down left , they don't have much left to climb branches and fly . I think they are also more advanced than other years at the same age. The food is not lacking and there is no fighting, even A3 has a lot of feathers. They are all very close together, only 2.5 days apart from the older ones and it will take a little longer because their growth is completed in more days due to their greater weight and volume.
The main branches are well visible and we can follow their evolution and the nest is spacious.
Until 10:23 I have not seen any feeding yet.
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The day has passed with their routine of exploration, walks, branch visits, eating, napping, sleeping, calling ... they take turns.
Feeding at 12:53 and 17:07 when H44 left the prey in the nest followed by Perle feeding.
At 12:12 , 5A2 calls with Ki-Ki-ki.
The most used branch is the back branch because of its accessibility, both for the chicks and for Perle to keep watch.
At the last minute they prepare to sleep.
Good night
The day has passed with their routine of exploration, walks, branch visits, eating, napping, sleeping, calling ... they take turns.
Feeding at 12:53 and 17:07 when H44 left the prey in the nest followed by Perle feeding.
At 12:12 , 5A2 calls with Ki-Ki-ki.
The most used branch is the back branch because of its accessibility, both for the chicks and for Perle to keep watch.
At the last minute they prepare to sleep.
Good night