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Miromiro | North Island Tomtit (Male)
I recently encountered my first Miromiro nest of the season. The male was actively gathering food for the female, indicating that she is likely incubating up to six eggs, though I typically find it to be around four or five. The female would call out to the male, who would then dart around collecting caterpillars and insects. Once his beak was full, he would call out to her. She would then leave the nest hollow, fly to him, and beg for the food. After quickly consuming the meal, she would promptly return to the nest. This would repeat about every 8 to 10 minutes with the male never straying too far. Hopefully, within the next two weeks, the chicks will hatch, prompting both parents to work tirelessly from dawn to dusk, feeding their hungry offspring.
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Miromiro | North Island Tomtit (Male)
I recently encountered my first Miromiro nest of the season. The male was actively gathering food for the female, indicating that she is likely incubating up to six eggs, though I typically find it to be around four or five. The female would call out to the male, who would then dart around collecting caterpillars and insects. Once his beak was full, he would call out to her. She would then leave the nest hollow, fly to him, and beg for the food. After quickly consuming the meal, she would promptly return to the nest. This would repeat about every 8 to 10 minutes with the male never straying too far. Hopefully, within the next two weeks, the chicks will hatch, prompting both parents to work tirelessly from dawn to dusk, feeding their hungry offspring.