defence kestrels

[jude hopwood <>]

From the covert contact at Russell Central

 

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So still trying to get unblurry photos of chicks being fed. This morning father was absent but mother went out and brought back whole wrens which were unceremoniously stuffed into each chick, legs and all.
She went off by herself for about 20 minutes came back preened a bit and has settled over them since, must have called in at the "wrens to go" or "bird burgers" bar while she was out she looked happy and full.
 
Chicks have grown quickly and enormously, she has trouble keeping them under her wings. They have also gone from snowy white to darker grey, and are constantly noisy, but no complaints from staff who are enjoying every moment of the event.

 

Jude