The 7 Chickadee eggs hatched on time, 5/5. The adult female tried her best to feed them all. Although the very warm Spring must have encouraged her to start early, a week of cold nights and the mysterious absence of the adult male left her on her own. She hunted and fed her hatchlings; we helped with mealworms from the pet store. But none of the chicks survived. Now, a pair of House Wrens admire the empty nestbox.
After they put in a few twigs, the Chickadee came back for one last peek.
