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Day-28
Outgrowing the Cup: Five Fledglings on Day 28
Field Journal — House Finch Nest, 22 May 2026 The cup has not changed since hatch. Five birds have. The vessel that once held five pale eggs and one adult now contains five …
Day 28 — Active feeding by both adults; full clutch of 5 visible simultaneously
Through the overnight hours the female alternated between brooding bouts and leaving the chicks unattended in the cup. During uncovered stretches, 3–4 chicks were visible and …