they are mostly monogomous
till the chicks have fledged
provided by the male
fishing over the cob
male flaps to hold position
male brings in a clump of grass
usually clutch of 2-3
regularly, day and night
the male often does his share too
with racing stripe markings
with care and sensitivity
keeping the chicks warm + safe
working hard to feed his family
growing well
with down and quills
female works hard to feed them
down feathers being replaced
in protective sheaths
with feathers more formed
nearing adult size
gearing up for first flight
about to fly
enjoying a change of scene
grappling with a brown trout
looking out
Parents with 2 fledglings
will keep begging food from male
nearing time of migration