These chicks won't be fledging for another 2-3 weeks yet, so will face a hard struggle to survive the winter.
This was one of only two second broods found this year, the other failing at the chick stage.
A total of 45 chicks were raised this year in the RAS area at 19
successful nests (average brood size of 2.4), making it a
moderately successful breeding season and good news after last year's disappointing outcome.
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