Frogmouth hatching?

[martin butterfield <>]

This morning marks 28 days since the male Tawny Frogmouth assumed position on the nest above our lawn.  This is the early end of the incubation period quoted in HANZAB.  He was very restless on the nest turning round at least once and fluffing out his feathers in a way I had not previously noticed.  I am wondering whether this indicates a small wriggling form, rather than a nice smooth egg, is underneath him?  (It is impossible to see into the nest with a chubby bird in situ.)

As shown in the image he was quite alert, but as usual totally unfased by having his photo taken!

Martin

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