Apollo the kestrel is trapped on the ground of the nest after jackdaws strike via 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 wish 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 straight away. In the meantime a second jackdaw grabs Apollo’s wing. Athena doesn’t know the way 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 seems on helplessly, calling for her mate.
Trying to find Apollo
This seems actually critical, so I head to Ash Wooden to attempt to find Apollo. After looking for two days, I get a message from a channel moderator. Mercedes thinks she has noticed Apollo on the reside cams. Again at base, I search via the footage and discover a recording of him, limping and holding his wing down. However at the very least 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 via some very powerful fights through the years. However hopefully they’re right here to remain and can go on to nest this 12 months.
