Post by Sheena on May 25, 2022 16:36:02 GMT
Well Mrs Blue Tit laid 7 eggs and 6 of them hatched on Monday. Yesterday, both parents were feeding them (although they ignored my offering of mini mealworms). However, it poured all this morning, only stopped at about 4pm and it looks as if the parents have abandoned the nest. A few of the chicks are still moving a little, but there are now insects coming into the nest which is not a good sign. I am afraid (as has happened before) that all of them will be dead shortly. It is always so sad when this happens. The first few days are absolutely critical and the weather hasn't been kind here, not only raining but windy and chilly. So signing off for another year.