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Mike G wrote:I've also seen that pretend-injury display they do to draw a potential predator away from the nest. The bird flaps around making a noise, dragging a wing out to the side as though it's broken. Flies off just as the fox/ whatever is about to nab it.
Mike G wrote:Superb! That sounds like it was against the odds, being in such a vulnerable position.
RogerS wrote:Excellent news, Phil. Good job that you don't have any 'Spawn of Satan' aka cats around the place.
Andyp wrote:Good news Phil. I hope the chicks learn quickly how to survive in what appears to be a relative hostile environment.
For weeks we watched a pair of woodpeckers feed a fledging chick in a tree in front of our kitchen last year only for the stupid chick to fly into the kitchen window and break it's neck!
RogerS wrote:Fabulous photos, Phil. I'm a bit envious.
Rod wrote:Any areas nearby where there's longer vegetation to give them more cover?
The chicks can run pretty fast but still very vulnerable.
Rod
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