After returning last night from our weekend in Cincinnati, Paul and I checked the box and found 3 tiny hatchlings. The 4th egg was uncracked and pristine. We had fierce storms last night and I was worried, but mama and papa did a marvelous job of protecting them. All three were dry and unscathed this morning when we checked the box. The 4th egg was still intact although I think that I saw a small crack, so perhaps it will hatch today. When you see the size of these birds, you really wonder how they manage to get out of the shells!
This is not my photo, but it is of 1 day old birds that look exactly like ours. Note that this nest also had a late hatcher. The egg really puts their size in perspective!!
Posted by Elizabeth at July 5, 2004 10:24 AM