At this point all the eggs have hatched and there are 5 chicks. They are all huddled together for warmth because they can't regulate their body temperature yet.
When the parent arrives with food, we see that 3 of the chicks are strong enough to lift their heads and open their mouths wide. This is important, because the gaping mouth is often what triggers an adult's reflex to feed the chick. The nights are still cold at this time of year, so it's important that these chicks are well-fed as quickly as possible.
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Max / min temperature for the day: 70 F (21 C)
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39 F (3 C)
Precipitation: 0 in
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