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Three Eggs!

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The cam host sent us this image. There are now three eggs in the nest.

On the Edge

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

There are now two eggs in the nest. Though the nest looks precarious, the adults will continue to build throughout egg laying.

Due Date

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Incubation on these eggs probably began sometime around June 26th. That means we can anticipate hatching to be around July 10th.

Coming and Going

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The female has been on and off the nest 13 times this morning. These periods away ranged from 1 minute to 7 minutes long.

Still Three Eggs

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

With still three eggs in the nest, the female is probably finished laying. She is spending more time at the nest incubating.

Empty Nest

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

For the first time, none of the peregrine chicks have roosted on the platform. They are not on their own however. The adults may stay with them for up to a month after fledging.

Two Out of Three

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

It's a little hard to see, but it looks like two of the chicks have hatched. The last egg is probably a dud.

Three Babies

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Now with the chicks, the adults are very busy. However, one of them seems to be almost always at the nest.

Two Eggs

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

This bluebird now has two eggs. The first was laid yesterday morning.

Hard To Count

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

More than ever, this female is diligent about covering up her eggs. In this image, we can estimate about seven eggs. It is possible she has more than the 10 we've estimated.

Potential Hatch Day

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

These chicks are now approximately 11 days old. They should be fledging the nest sometime around July 7th.

Every Morning

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Every morning Zilla returns to the box, just like clock work.

Incubation Begins

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

With the clutch complete at four eggs, the female has now begun to incubate.

Still Just Eggs

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The female is still incubating her clutch of four eggs. These eggs should hatch around July 4th!

I'm Back

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Though Zilla has basically fledged from the nest, he can still be seen. Barn owl fledglings will roost in their nest cavity for several weeks after first flight. This roosting may last up to 8 weeks.

Growing Strong

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

These two chicks are starting to move around a lot more now. They reach for the entrance hole whenever food is being delivered.

Simply Roosting

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The chicks are old enough now to spend all of their time flying. However, they come back to the nest site to roost at night. This period may last another 30 days, or until they disperse.

Nest Building

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

This nest box as been taken over by an eastern bluebird. She is continuing to build her nest.

Finally

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The chimney swifts finally laid their first egg yesterday. An average clutch size is 3 to 5 eggs, so perhaps there will be a second later today.

Fight in the Box

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

This image, sent to us by Flyhi, shows a fight that broke out when a strange owl entered the box.