As you'll have seen from other posts I've been away on holiday for a week.
Been back to check on the kestrels, last time I saw them they were balls of grey down. In a little over a week they have changes a lot
Kestrel 11-06-15a by tblake2007, on Flickr
Was a bit concerned as I could only see 3 chicks however a bit later they moved about and could see all 4
Kestrel 11-06-15b by tblake2007, on Flickr
And then looking as images from yesterday was surprised to see there are actually 5 chicks
Kestrel 11-06-15c by tblake2007, on Flickr
Bit better view today of them all
Kestrel 11-06-15d by tblake2007, on Flickr
You'll notice the chick on the left still has a lot of down. It's likely this is the youngest, eggs are usually laid every 2 days so this could be up to 10 days younger than the eldest.
Don't see adults much, with 5 chicks to feed probably not a surprise that they are of hunting all the time.
Did spot male having a quick nap, looks like he'd recently brought something to the nest looking at his feet
Kestrel 11-06-15e by tblake2007, on Flickr
Been back to check on the kestrels, last time I saw them they were balls of grey down. In a little over a week they have changes a lot
Kestrel 11-06-15a by tblake2007, on FlickrWas a bit concerned as I could only see 3 chicks however a bit later they moved about and could see all 4
Kestrel 11-06-15b by tblake2007, on FlickrAnd then looking as images from yesterday was surprised to see there are actually 5 chicks
Kestrel 11-06-15c by tblake2007, on FlickrBit better view today of them all
Kestrel 11-06-15d by tblake2007, on FlickrYou'll notice the chick on the left still has a lot of down. It's likely this is the youngest, eggs are usually laid every 2 days so this could be up to 10 days younger than the eldest.
Don't see adults much, with 5 chicks to feed probably not a surprise that they are of hunting all the time.
Did spot male having a quick nap, looks like he'd recently brought something to the nest looking at his feet
Kestrel 11-06-15e by tblake2007, on Flickr
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