A friend has had a crested pidgeon nesting on a very visible branch of a
gum tree at her home in Chifley . The bird sat, steadfastly, for 30 days,
hardly ever leaving the nest. I consulted Morcombes Field Guide, page 372,
which said that the eggs are incubated for 18--20 days; but it was 30 days
before a chick appeared. Now there are 2. Is it possible that the mother
would keep the chicks, secretly under her wings for 7 days? No peeps were
heard. Wouldn't they need to be fed? The dad is around, helping to fend
off a currawong. My friend is very worried about the intentions of that
currawong. There was down on the chicks and under the tree this morning, 4
days after the chicks were noticed.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Compston
8 Wells Gardens
Griffith, ACT 2603
02 6295 3028
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