 Blue Tits nesting
The nest complete - 5 star accommodation some 4/5 inches deep comprising moss, hair, and loads of feathers (where do they find them?) amongst other things - mother tit is now sitting on at least 9 eggs. The actual laying process which takes several days, is quite eye opening as she sits panting for quite some time, before sticking her rear end into the air, then out pops an egg! The eggs are turned several times a day and at present she will sometimes leave the nest to look for food herself, although her time is spent mostly on the nest with her mate occasionally bringing in supplies for her. We look forward to seeing the first sign of the new brood hatching, bringing with it the accrobatics of the hen as she tends her young. More news in due course. |