Update for Sunday, May 5, 2024
We now believe that the remaining unhatched egg was actually the first one to be laid and not the fourth as previously reported. Consequently, it’s likely that egg has passed its hatch window and is unlikely to yield a nestling. Similar to the situation a decade ago in 2014, it seems we’ll have three nestlings this season. Last night there were no overnight feedings but there were at least six mealtimes that took place during the day. As is typical, Astrid conducted all of them. Ares did try to serve out some scraps at one point when he was babysitting but he couldn’t interest anybody and taking a bite. Astrid always gives little motivational chirps while she feeds. That compels the nestlings to open their bills and beg. Although Ares has been seen to use that technique a couple of times in previous seasons. So far, he has not employed it this season. We shall see if he does.
