Woodpecker attacks baby birds

Nature can be cruel - WARNING Disturbing Images We installed a camera inside one of the bird boxes at the centre, to record and observe the birds’ activities. A few weeks later, we were lucky enough to have our first resident move in; a bluetit. This year, she had a clutch of more than 10 eggs! It was a lovely sight and seven of them are due to fledge, but then, horror struck the family... A great spotted woodpecker entered the box and attacked the babies. He pecked at the box to widen the hole, in order t
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