Just three chicks left now. One of them looks very much like a punk so we've named him Sid Snot. The other two are Sansom and Gobby. All chicks are very alert each time Fred comes back with food, so barring no mishaps with Fred we'll keep our fingers crossed.
Fred's first visit was at 05.02am this morning with some caterpillars. He is still visiting with food at approximately two minute intervals. A very daunting task.
We have also had a Greater Spotted Woodpecker in the garden recently, and although we generally welcome all birds, unfortunately he's not welcome at the moment. They have a habit of destroying nest boxes and taking chicks, so we've moved the one feeder that attracts him to the other end of the garden, right away from the nest box.
Fred has enough on his plate at the moment, without any further distractions.
Fred has enough on his plate at the moment, without any further distractions.
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