Hoodie Chicks arrive.
I almost feel like a father again as the pair of Hooded
Plovers successfully hatched 3 chicks on The Australia Day weekend.
They endured amazing weather which included 40degree+ heat ,
strong South Westerly change, sand blasting, marauding Gulls, raptors and inquisitive
terrorists (tourists) with unleashed dogs.
The battle continues to protect these tiny chicks through to fledging. No wonder they are a threatened species.
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| Hooded Plover and 2 chicks |
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| Assassin Gulls waiting for a feed |
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| Hooded Plover & 1 chick |
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| Unleashed dogs are a problem, but not this one |
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| Black-shouldered Kite, also hungry |
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| Swamp Harrier looking for dinner |
Congratulations! Fantastic news that all three hatched. I hope you can keep the predators away.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the dog and geese/ducks photo - more please!
I do hope the chicks survive. A kestrel managed to get one of 'ours' near Barwon Heads the other day :(
ReplyDeletewe have not been to site for several days, Birds Australia has been netting and banding. The birds probably need a day or two to settle down. Great excitement, 3 nest sites , 0ne with 3 , one with 4 and one still hatching. If the predators stay away should be some good results. Very strong S winds and high tides over last 4 days may do some damage.
Deletethanks for reply