Apollo the kestrel is trapped on the ground of the nest after jackdaws strike by way of a small hole within the entrance to the nest. This kestrel pair have nested right here at Ash Wooden for the previous 4 years. However a pair of jackdaws need to take over their nest and it is getting more and more troublesome to safe the location.
Jackdaw assault
Now a jackdaw has discovered a small hole simply beneath the doorway to the nest. By reaching up from beneath, it grabs Apollo by the leg and immediately topples the unsuspecting kestrel. Apollo, who was guarding the nest, is floored immediately. In the meantime a second jackdaw grabs Apollo’s wing. Athena doesn’t know methods to assist and within the confusion, stands on his again, screeching all of the whereas.
Apollo falls
After a determined tussle, the kestrel manages to launch his leg. However the second jackdaw nonetheless has a agency maintain on his wing and as he twists and turns to free himself it turns into clear the wing is broken. He drops to the ground, unable to fly. The jackdaws look on, and it looks like they’re cheering. In the meantime Athena appears to be like on helplessly, calling for her mate.
Trying to find Apollo
This appears to be like actually severe, so I head to Ash Wooden to try to find Apollo. After trying to find two days, I get a message from a channel moderator. Mercedes thinks she has noticed Apollo on the stay cams. Again at base, I search by way of the footage and discover a recording of him, limping and holding his wing down. However a minimum of he’s alive, and amazingly can nonetheless fly, albeit not completely. The next day I spot Apollo at Ash Hole. And he appears again to regular – even defending Athena from the, ever persistent, jackdaws.
Resilient birds
This Kestrel pair actually are hardy birds. This pair have been by way of some very robust fights over time. However hopefully they’re right here to remain and can go on to nest this yr.
