Radisson - 2010 / Ivy & Princess

[Kinderchick]

Looks as if they're all huddled up together now.

[susha]

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

[susha]

Individual chick-piles enjoying the evening sun.  One sleeping, one relaxing, one preening and one trying to decide what to do.  It'll be interesting to see if it's the same chick who seems to keep looking over the edge.  Maybe waiting for a bedtime snack? 

[bev.]

I'm hot, could somebody turn up the A/C please.

 

thought  cam was down so I did not check in today. I msut have misunderstood.
thanks for all pictures and reports

[Doreen]

I can't believe they are 18, 19, and 20 days old already.
Where does the time go?

[RCF]

I'm hot, could somebody turn up the A/C please.

[Saoirse]

Feeding time -- and now it's really obvious how much the chicks have grown -- it took me a minute to notice the adult in the center of the little pack! One chick was bound and determined to eat a feather but seems to have given up on that finally. The parent has jumped up on the ledge; although two are still looking for more food, one has retreated to the far corner and one is standing near to the camera.

[bccs]

Nap time and one is right under the camera. Every time he/she raises its head, I get a great up-close view of its face. 

[Sue]

Restless chicks! Still haven't figured out they would be cooler if they weren't trying to sleep in a heap.

[susha]

Oh yeah!  As LIO came close to the camera just now, you could see the legs clearly, so we'll be able to tell

[susha]

I keep wondering about that independent chick -is it always the same one or do they all take turns being independent, adventurous, separate from the pack...  

I think I read in a previous post that Tracy is going to put coloured tape on the FWS band so maybe we will be able to see if it is one that is independent or if they are taking turns trying to confuse us .

That's right - I remember reading that as well!  That'll be very helpful (as long as we can see the bands of course...)

[susha]

Chat's over, but they're not napping yet.  They're staying awake for longer and longer periods now - as well as growing their big bird dark feathers...still fluffy and cute, but not for long ...soon those clumsy big feet will be mighty talons!

[MayShowers]

I keep wondering about that independent chick -is it always the same one or do they all take turns being independent, adventurous, separate from the pack...  

I think I read in a previous post that Tracy is going to put coloured tape on the FWS band so maybe we will be able to see if it is one that is independent or if they are taking turns trying to confuse us .

[susha]

Time for a (finally) warm sunny afternoon siesta?   They seem to be having a bit of a chat first...

[susha]

I agree! Too cute for words!  Now, after spending some "I'm the star" time in front of the camera, little independent one has waddled up to parent on the edge (can't tell who) to have a chat.  Parent said "no, you're not ready to sit on the edge" and then flew off.  Someone just came back with lunch and LIO (little independent one), already back in front of the camera, considered for a minute or so and then joined his/her sibs for the meal.

That was fast!  One chick is still tearing away at the food...others seem to have had their fill and parent is back on the edge.