Great news. The first swiftlet fledged this morning. At 08.30 he or she had already gone. This is just the right fledging period so the last one will be off over the next few days. The weather this morning was good for a change and most of the day was hot and sunny. It will be very wet over the next few days so the last one may hang on for a bit. I saw at least one parent at the nest today so I am sure the chick is being fed.

Two photos I took yesterday expecting imminent fledging. They are both there!

Now a clip of the last time they will ever be together. last night.

This photo was taken an hour ago. The last very shy chick.

Now a couple of clips of the last chick.