The latest count at Baltray is 15 chicks, with 10 eggs waiting to hatch. No new nests yet.
Only 1 chick hatched in a nest with 2 eggs, with the other egg is now abandoned. It was probably infertile. The parent kept the chick in the nest with the egg for several days before finally abandoning the unhatched egg.
Our only nest with 3 eggs has finally hatched, taking a few days for all 3 to hatch. Photo below.
A reminder to everyone - the
Little Tern Benefit Concert is on in the Spirit Store this Sunday (6th July). We desperately need funds so all support will be much appreciated.
