THE NEWLY BORN LITTLE BIRDS WERE SUBJECTED TO ATTACK BY A PREDATOR!

Summary

This fascinating video script details the story of a house built with an internal camera, which over three months captured the unexpected behavior of a family of tits (small birds). Initially, a tit couple explored the house, with the female eventually deciding it was suitable for nesting. However, their behavior took a turn as they began to steal items from the house, including furniture, leading the homeowner to remove the last valuable item to deter further theft. After repainting the house and adding sawdust, a different, larger tit took interest and, feeling secure, began to build a nest using moss and fur. The female laid and incubated eight eggs, with all but one hatching into chicks. The video script follows the development of the chicks, their feeding, and the protective behavior of the parents against potential predators. The narrative promises further footage of the chicks' journey to adulthood, filled with challenges and growth.

Takeaways

• 🏠 A house was built with a camera inside to observe wildlife.
• 🐦 A tit was the first to explore and then rob the house.
• 🛋️ The tit carried away items like the kitchen table and chair.
• 🚫 The house owner removed the bed to prevent further theft.
• 👀 A new, larger tit was wary of the unusual construction.
• 🎨 The house was repainted dark brown to make it more appealing.
• 🚫 A burglar returned but found nothing left to steal.
• 👶 A big tit decided to nest in the house after feeling safe.
• 🌿 The bird gathered moss and fur for a comfortable nest.
• 🥚 Eight eggs were laid and incubated by the tit.
• 🐣 Chicks hatched and were fed by both parents.
• 📹 The camera recorded the entire process for future editing.
• 👪 The family of tits faced potential threats from predators.

Q & A

What was the initial hope when a little tit first peeked into the house?

The initial hope was that the little tit would decide to make the house suitable for her and her family, indicating a positive outcome for the house's purpose as a potential nesting site.

What did the tits end up doing that was unexpected?

The tits unexpectedly acted as burglars, stealing items such as the kitchen table and chair from the house.

Why did the owner have to remove the bed from the house?

The owner removed the bed to prevent further burglaries, as it was the last valuable item left in the house that could attract more burglars.

What changes did the owner make to the house to encourage a bird to nest there?

The owner repainted the house in a dark brown color, as the room's brightness and unusual construction seemed to deter the birds from nesting.

How did the bird react when another bird tried to intrude into the house?

The bird laid down on the floor, spread its wings to make itself look bigger, and used unusual movements to frighten the stranger away.

What material did the bird use to build the nest?

The bird used moss and fur from some animal, likely a squirrel, to build the nest, ensuring it was soft and comfortable for the chicks.

How many eggs did the tit lay in total?

The tit laid a total of eight eggs in the nest.

What was the role of the male bird during the incubation period?

The male bird took responsibility for feeding the female bird while she was incubating the eggs, hunting all day long and bringing food directly to the nest.

How did the female bird protect her eggs when she sensed a predator?

The female bird laid down even deeper into the nest, keeping flat against the eggs to protect them when she sensed a predator.

What happened when the chicks hatched?

When the chicks hatched, they were small and weak, unable to lift their heads initially. The mother bird fed them and continued to care for them, and the father bird also brought food.

What was the significance of the yellow cheeks on the chicks?

The yellow cheeks on the chicks were wide and served as a visual cue for the mother to easily feed them, as well as allowing her to fit quite a lot of food into their mouths, which is important for their rapid growth.

What was the final outcome for the eggs in the nest?

All but one of the eggs hatched, resulting in a bunch of hungry little pink chicks with funny hairstyles in the nest.