YouTube comments do not reflect all nest events throughout the day, including chick feedings; therefore, the log is unfortunately incomplete.
Nest Activity Log 11/08/2026 (in the evening - whole day)
Log compiled from chat observations and structured with the assistance of Gemini AI.
Events TimelineNight / Early Morning
00:54 Heavy rain and hail affected the nest area.
01:32 Rain ceased.
05:56 Chick active and chirping on the nest.
06:34 Chick exercised wings on the nest.
06:41 Chick flapped wings on the nest.
Morning / Forenoon
08:52 Chick jumped and stretched wings on the nest.
10:04 Chick flapped wings vigorously.
10:37 Male Kergu arrived, feeds the chick, perched briefly on a branch, and departed.
11:03 Female Kerli arrived and feeds the chick with frogs before departing.
11:51 Chick observed resting on the nest.
Afternoon / Evening
12:07 Thunder and rain recorded in the nest area.
14:38 Hail storm passed over the nest.
16:30 Male Kergu arrived and feeds the chick.
19:18 Male Kergu arrived, feeds the chick, jumped onto a branch, and departed.
19:51 Female Kerli landed on an adjacent branch.
19:52 Female Kerli entered the nest, feeds the chick, and departed.
Summary Highlights:
- Heavy rain and hail recorded overnight and during the early afternoon.
- The single chick remained active on the nest, exercising wings and jumping.
- Exceptional parental care observed with five separate feedings delivered throughout the day (three by male Kergu, two by female Kerli).
