The video shows the last feeding of the chicks in the birdbox. Immediately after the parent left the box, the first chick decides that it is time to go and he flies to the exit. He lingers there for about a minute before really flying out (not visible). The second chick then follows five minutes later (I have cut out a few minutes in the middle of the video).
Last two chicks fledge, 19 May 2014 7:30am
Another piece of good news is that the chick that fledged yesterday is still alive and kicking! I was somewhat worried about it because I had not seen it since it fledged, but I saw him in a tree together with his father just minutes before his siblings fledged this morning.
Of course I'm very happy with the happy ending of this story, but having observed these birds so closely for the last few weeks I also feel a bit sad that it is all over now. I can't wait till next year! :)
Father feeding the chicks, 20 minutes before fledging
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