7th May – Wing Flapping

I have to say the female Great Tit is one of the best parents I have seen, whilst watching nests in my bird boxes over the years. She has spent a lot of time making sure the nest cub is clean, although I do not think the young Great Tits are so impressed 🙂

Female Cleaning Nest
Female Cleaning Nest
Please Get Off Me Mum!
Please Get Off Me Mum!

Today I also saw the first wing testing by the young Great Tits. It will not be long before they leave the nest.

Wing Flapping & Testing
Wing Flapping & Testing

Also the food deliveries are getting slower by both parents. I wonder if this to try and tempt the young Great Tits to fledge?

More Food Comes In
More Food Comes In But Less Frequent

More in my next diary update