When we checked the cameras this morning at 5.30am it was evident that one more chick had emerged from its shell, but the question was - when?

Chick Number 2
A hunt through the recordings showed Mum asleep at 3.51am, and then seconds later she checked below and pulled out a half shell to eat:

She didn't eat all of it, and discarded it at the side of the nest, and in turn moved it to another position with her tail when she swung round in the nest cup:

It stayed at the side until 5.20am when she ate it for an early morning breakfast:

Six minutes later and she left for the first time this morning and confirmed that six eggs remained, and two chicks were present:

A little later the second half of the shell from chick number two magically appeared, and then disappeared:

Mum discovers the shell at 3.52am and later eats the second half.

Attempts were made to feed both of the youngsters early this morning, but it didn't look like either could quite get the hang of it:

Two for breakfast are served here. (The funny noises in the background are the resident Pheasant also having his breakfast at the feeders).

So far this morning many a feed has been made, and the attentive male continues to impress.

One such example happened at 10.14am when he again managed to feed a chick. Only one mind you, and it was probably number 1 from yesterday.

His fun was spoilt when Mum returned, but what was really interesting was that he wanted her to give him the food!

Normally it would be the other way round, and he passes it to her to feed a chick:

Man food arrives here.

So we continue to wait ... and another update will be posted later at around 3.00pm.