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Empty nest ends hopeful watch over tawny frogmouth chicks
Original: Took these photos last night on my regular walk around to see if the Tawny Frogmouth chicks have hatched. Came back toni
An Australian wildlife observer who had been checking a tawny frogmouth nest on evening walks found it empty after hoping the chicks had hatched. The visit ended with the discovery of a dead chick, prompting an outpouring of sympathy and shared stories about the difficulties young frogmouths face in the wild.
Why now: People are moved by the contrast between the hopeful anticipation of new chicks and the sad outcome.
Evidence
- Took these photos last night on my regular walk around to see if the Tawny Frogmouth chicks have hatched. Came back tonight and the nest was empty. Told myself that perhaps the eggs weren’t viable and the adults had moved on. Then I made the devastating discovery of a dead… · joannaholman@aus.social · 18
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