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Friday 30 May 2014

Phoebe babies have hatched!

They began May 1st, by May 7th it looks like a cosy nest! It's hard work! The first egg was laid May 12th. They began to hatch May 29th. Two I managed to capture on the video.


All About Birds compares bird eggs
Phoebe laid 5 eggs 


Snake scope videos: A bit wobbly. I'm trying to improve my skills, it is tricky work! It is easier once they are poking their little heads up!

Incubation Period: 15–16 days  and the Nestling Period: 16–20 days


Phoebe May 29 from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
We have two babies hatched!

Phoebe eggs from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
Here she is, brave little trooper and fabulous bug eater! She has laid 5 eggs again this year. Firstly, the fabulous home: the shed, then Phoebe with nesting materials in its mouth. Finally, a shot with my Snake Scope! She is so close to the rafters, it's hard to video. Not to mention the 3 million mosquitoes in the shed!

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6 comments:

  1. eileeninmd30 May 2014 at 08:24

    I love their cute sounds. Wonderful videos.. Happy Weekend!

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  2. Red30 May 2014 at 18:37

    They make rapid progress after they hatch.

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  3. William Kendall30 May 2014 at 18:57

    Boy, you can hear the mosquitoes!

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  4. Sallie (FullTime-Life)30 May 2014 at 23:20

    Awwww.... the good mother! So sweet.

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  5. Hilary31 May 2014 at 12:53

    That's wonderful. How exciting to have them grow right there. I do believe you are right about the "mystery" bird I snapped a while back. It is indeed one of these lovely Phoebes. Thank you for the ID.

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  6. Kay L. Davies31 May 2014 at 23:37

    How brave of you, Jenn. I could hear all those mosquito noises on the video. I'm not sure I'd go in there!
    The hatchlings are so homely they're cute, as my mother used to say.
    Looking forward to more reports and photos.
    Luv, K

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