Japanese Tit Nesting Journey: Trials and Triumphs

The determined Japanese Tit successfully nurtured her chicks, overcoming numerous challenges and proving her resilience as a mother.

### The Nesting Journey of a Japanese Tit
A Japanese Tit visited a nest box, initially inspecting and bringing in nesting material, but faced competition from another Japanese Tit. The first female's nesting efforts were **interrupted**, while the second female's partner was **kicked out of the nest box**. Over the course of several days, the second female brought in a variety of nesting materials, including **animal hair and moss**, and eventually settled in for the night, preparing to **lay her first egg**.

### The Nesting Journey of the Japanese Tit
The Japanese Tit repeatedly brings in nesting material without laying eggs for several days. She eventually lays her first egg, followed by three more, but faces competition from the Coal Tit, who tries to **take over the nest box**. Despite the Coal Tit's persistent efforts, the Japanese Tit continues her nesting work and eventually lays a **sixth egg**.

### The Nesting Journey of the Japanese Tit
The Japanese Tit's nesting process was interrupted by the Coal Tit, but she managed to **escape and later returned to the nest**. Over the course of a few days, she laid a total of **8 eggs** and began true incubation. The male tit worked hard to bring her food, and after the eggs hatched, both parents took turns **feeding the chicks**.

### The Challenging Journey of a Mother Bird
The mother bird has been tirelessly feeding her chicks, with the father missing in action. Multiple eggs have hatched, and the mother is **eating the shells** while also bringing food for the chicks. The mother is facing challenges, including a **squirrel attack** and the father's absence, but she is **determined to care for her chicks**.

### The Struggles of a Mother Bird
The mother bird has been tirelessly feeding her chicks, with a total of **8138 feedings**. Despite her efforts, the challenging weather and her partner's absence have made it difficult to care for them. Tragically, the mother has lost **two chicks** and is now down to **two**, while also trying to gather food and provide warmth.

### The Mother's Struggle to Raise Her Chicks
The male bird's presence at the nest box was brief, and he did not help with feeding, leaving the mother to **raise the chicks alone**. Despite the challenges, the mother bird's feeding frequency increased, and she managed to **stabilize her solo parenting**. As the chicks grew, the mother continued to bring food and care for them, showing **determination to fulfill her role**.

### The Chick's Journey: From Hatching to Independence
The chicks are becoming **more active and loud**, with one trying to **climb on top of the other**. The mother bird is diligently bringing food for the chicks, reaching a total of **1,059 times** by Day 18 after hatching. Despite some tense moments and a visit from a propane company, the chicks are gradually gaining **strength and confidence**, with one even preparing to **fly**.

### The Journey of the Chicks: From Nest to Independence
The mother bird brought food for the chicks multiple times, gradually **increasing their noise and signaling readiness to leave the nest**. The mother finally carried out the last egg and waited for the chicks to emerge. After a long journey, the first chick **left the nest**, followed by another, while the mother continued to **feed and raise them outside**.

### The Journey of a Japanese Tit: Nesting, Trials, and Triumphs
* 🐦 On April 3, 2022, a female Japanese Tit began inspecting a nest box, showing **interest in nesting activities**, but faced challenges from other birds vying for the **same space**.
* 🪺 After initially bringing nesting materials on April 6, she struggled to establish her nest as **competition arose from another Japanese Tit**, leading to a series of nesting attempts and material deliveries.
* 📦 By April 12, she had brought in nesting materials **34 times**, including animal hair and other soft materials, indicating her **commitment to preparing a comfortable environment for her future eggs**.
* 🥚 On April 23, she laid her first egg after extensive nesting preparation, eventually resulting in a total of **eight eggs laid by May 5**, despite facing interruptions from a Coal Tit attempting to take over the nest.
* ⚔ The Coal Tit's persistent efforts to invade the nest led to a tense rivalry, with the Japanese Tit managing to **defend her eggs while continuing her nesting work**.
* 🍃 As the nesting progressed, the Japanese Tit faced numerous challenges, including a **lack of support from the male**, who seemed **preoccupied with territorial disputes**, forcing her into a **solo parenting role**.
* 👶 Despite the difficulties, she successfully hatched her chicks and tirelessly fed them, even while dealing with threats from predators like **Japanese squirrels**.
* 👏 Ultimately, the chicks fledged the nest, showcasing the **resilience and dedication** of the mother Japanese Tit, who overcame **significant obstacles** to ensure her offspring's **survival**.

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【たまご8つ→雛2羽...😢】シジュウカラお母さんを襲う2つの試練・・巣作り子育て巣立ちまで64日間巣箱観察全記録（2022年1回目）