Quote:
Originally Posted by DavyG  Hi Mark,
I believe the parents abandoned the nest within a couple of weeks of the chicks hatching.
I understand this was caused through crows mobbing the parents and/or stealing the food they were taking to the chicks.
One chick eventually fell from the nest and broke a bone, this chick was rescued by one of the people who also work on the site who is experienced in keeping birds of prey.
He then nursed the chick for a month, just when it looked like it was going to make it, it died.
I received this information second hand so I can't verify the part about the crows, although we do have a lot of crows and jackdaws around.
We were all surprised to see the nest site being used again, it looks like they've been very successful, maybe last year was their first attempt?
Dave |
That`s very sad Davy. Fingers crossed this year`s brood is successful. I`ve no idea regarding your question, but it`d be interesting to hear others` thoughts...
Mark H