joannechattaway said:
It is quite common for Perrys to lay four. At the end of the 90's plenty of falcons were fledging four young around this way. The drop in pigeon numbers and the lack of other prey makes it less likely to happen around here now, but elsewhere if the food is about four young would be no problem. On two occasions i have come across clutches with five eggs, they didnt manage to fledge the five thoughpaulwfromtheden said:Thanks Joanne, I presume that of a clutch of 4 it's highly unlikely that 4 will actually fledge?
Why shouldn't a clutch of 4 fledge, I've a had many a clutch of 4 fledge!!! They don't just eat Pigeons, contrary to some PF's opinions, gulls figure prominantly where they are plentiful. We've got one pair of birds that specialise in Fulmars, they'll take anything that ventures into their hunting territory! (Except Gos that is, they keep clear of them).paulwfromtheden said:Thanks Joanne, I presume that of a clutch of 4 it's highly unlikely that 4 will actually fledge?
Ive only just found this cam and its cool, thanks.
Ben cutts
Will just add that chicks from this site have a habit of jumping too early at the risk of serious injury, so am very keen to get some news if anyone has any.
Oh no!!
Daft question but are they jumping as in 'leaving the nest' or clumsy chicks with an unfortunate lack of respect for heights?
Matt
Anyway, fingers crossed, that they both have fledged in past 24 hrs and no one's checked the webcam since then or at least reported it! Have contacted several sources and waiting for some info - will post as soon as I know.
Will cross my fingers too!!
Matt
Had phone call this morning - PHEW! Both chicks have been seen on the roof (out of box but still not fully fledged, so any time now). Have asked for webcam diary to be updated.