Three
gapes from Rosie's five chicks. All the chicks look dark grey now as
their first growth of downy feathers covers them.The three unhatched eggs are visible here. It is a wonder that they never seem to break, given the rough treatment they get from both Mum and the chicks, but I suppose that that would be such a disaster that evolution has made sure it doesn't happen very often now.
Will
is still looking after Rosie and the chicks beautifully.
Even
Donna's chicks are sprouting grey downy feathers. Here are all three
waiting for the next mouthful.
Rosie
in housekeeping mode.