Curlew up-date

[Hezz]

Some of you may remember my story about the curlew mum raising her chicks right next to the office block where OH works. Here is a reminder of the chicks back then, taken 29th Oct:




Yesterday he had reason to be in the meeting room again and look at how the chicks have grown. There still are three chicks, but one is obviously very camera-shy. These are mum and young, hard to tell who's who now.




Love this last one; I think someone knew they were being watched.

[stace]

They are stunning birds. What big eyes they've got. My OH sent me pics of a swamp hen and her chicks yesterday too.

[OP]

Yes in that last picture the one on the right must have been looking straight at the camera. They certainly have grown though.

[samwiseg]

Fabulous pics Hezz! Well done to the OH, its looks like they are all doing REALLY well - if a little stare-y eyed

[lemonade]

The last pic is great!

[Shirls]

Fantastic pics Hezz, well done to OH. My how the chicks have grown.

[Hezz]

They are mainly nocturnal, that's the reason for their big eyes. And those white stripes on their faces and wings almost glow in the dark. They are one of my favourites, they're so elegant and seem rather gentle.