Derby on Sunday

It was hot, to darn hot in the morning. The parents provided shade for the 4 hatchling. Hot sunbeams can kill a hatchling within hours. So parents are very wel aware of this and protect them with their body and wings. We could see the parent having a hard time and was panting all the time to cool off.

As I write this the 4 eyases are sleeping in a chickpile. Waiting for food no doubt.

Here are some impressions of today:







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