Day 11 — Incubation day two continues

Day two of incubation unfolded with a high of 23.5°C and no precipitation, as the female continued her attentive brooding. The nest cam recorded activity from midnight until 23:46, with the busiest hour occurring right at 00:00.

The male made at least two visits to the nest today, observed with the female at 07:54 and again at 10:51. The female took a notable break from the cup, a 37-minute absence recorded between 10:58 and 11:35.

Highlight of the day

An adult House Finch is observed tending to its nest, which contains eggs, at 10:51 PT.

Day 11 by the numbers

• Motion clips: 709
• With birds in frame: 696
• Both adults in frame: 5
• Bird-free frames: 13
• Peak hour: 00:00
• First to last activity: 00:00 → 23:47 PT
• Weather: high 23.5°C, low 10.8°C, 14h 43m daylight, wind to 21.3 km/h, no precipitation

Watching for tomorrow: 11 days until the June 19-21 hatch window.