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Pied Flycatcher fledging (1 Viewer)

Andy Adcock

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One of the Pied Flycatchers left the nest today and I expected that they'd all go at the same time.

At least on bird remains in the box an the female continues to feed it / them. The male who had been in constant attendance with the female, is now largely absent, I presume, attending the bird/s that have fledged.

My question, is it usual for a brood to fledge, staggered over two days?


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andyadcock said:
My question, is it usual for a brood to fledge, staggered over two days?
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It has happened several times over the years with the boxes attached to my house/immediate garden, so I guess regular even if not common.

Can't really say anything regarding the mass of my boxes as I don't observe them closely enough to notice if fledgling is staggered or not, sorry.
 
Jos Stratford said:
It has happened several times over the years with the boxes attached to my house/immediate garden, so I guess regular even if not common.

Can't really say anything regarding the mass of my boxes as I don't observe them closely enough to notice if fledgling is staggered or not, sorry.
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Thanks,
my wife is driven to distraction with visions of a bird that's stuck and can't get out of the box!


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andyadcock said:
Thanks,
my wife is driven to distraction with visions of a bird that's stuck and can't get out of the box!

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That can happen, if a chick gets a foot wrapped up in some nest material. Long strands of wool, or worse, nylon, are common culprits. So it can be worth a check if one chick is staying unusually long.
 
Nutcracker said:
That can happen, if a chick gets a foot wrapped up in some nest material. Long strands of wool, or worse, nylon, are common culprits. So it can be worth a check if one chick is staying unusually long.
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Unfortunately I've seen it happen in Africa with an Western Bluebill, the nest was hanging over water and had a Croc sat under it so we couldn't help.


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