Here she is awaiting an arrival, expectantly. In due course the male arrives. 3rd May 2000. It is a tedious job waiting for the eggs to develop. Our bird spends a lot of time asleep, and when she gets up to go out for a comfort break she is still fluffed.
Activity occurs when unwanted visitors approach the box.
Activity also occurs at feeding times, about every 20 minutes on average. Also, of course, the eggs need turning periodically. 4th May 2000. May. The bird inspects the eggs closely every time she returns to the nest. This takes less than a second.