Just before Christmas I heard about a Robin, in Bedfordshire that had nested. Further, it was expected that the clutch of eggs that this pair had laid would hatch on Christmas Day. While this was being reported as an “Ahh” Story, it really is not that at all, as if the eggs hatch the parents will not be able to find the food the chicks need to survive.
As the chicks require a high protein diet of insects, particularly of grubs and caterpillars to build up body mass, these chicks will starve. At other times of the year it would be possible to supplement their food by providing Mealworms, even that option is not available.
It is just another tragic example of a changing climate.
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It might be to some advantage down the road for some birds to brrod at this time of year-brooding later might end up being in a drought or during severe weather.
This bird might have been the result of several years of successful early hatches with milder winters..a sign that is actually hopeful in that nature might be able to adapt in some circumstances.
happy New Year! Tree
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