23 May, 2010

Incubating ( Update 2 ): Whiskered Treeswift

22nd  May 2010 (Saturday), Kemensah, Selangor.

DAY 7 (from discovering the egg). From what I had read the incubation period is between 18-20 days and  about 30 days for the chick to fledge. Still a long way to go!

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The  morning downpour had left the female soaking wet. Egg still  not hatched. I was concerned for the birds and the nest because we had two days of thunderstorms and strong wind. Looks like she’s OK.

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The male was nearby on another tree,  resting and sometimes making his hunting passes for insects.

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4 comments:

  1. Not to worry, the W Treeswift has a good foster Dad!, when the chick arrive I'll name it 'Madi Junior'... ha ha ha...

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  2. What an amazing looking bird Madi, the colouration doesn't seem suited to a life in jungle habitat. great pictures and story - keep us informed please.

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  3. Very nicely protected. They will hatch! Hopefully a pair.

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  4. 'Madi Junior',yes a nice ring to it ;)
    W Treeswift lays only one egg so hopefully we will get to see one hatchling.

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