Day 16 .. Sad news to report I'm afraid ... As feared, the parents never returned, and the final four succumbed. So sad, when they were only a few days from fledging, nature can be so cruel sometimes.
I will have to consider putting contingency measures in place for next year to prevent a re-occurrence. Maybe I should get some fledgling feed in, and read up on hand rearing!
So this year's adventure ends on a sad note, fingers crossed that next season is more successful.
The weather seems to have picked up now, so I will wish you all a happy summer, and maybe see you again next year. Thank you all for your support ...
I am very saddened to see what happened in your box this year. I don't think I could bear to watch. My bluetit stopped roosting come spring and never came back to nest.
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