This update is long overdue!
Esther is nearly 11 months old and grown very nicely into a magnificent young specimen.
She has developed her own hunting skills, becoming less dependent on her parents
- we seldom see them now.
Esther is nearly 11 months old and grown very nicely into a magnificent young specimen.
She has developed her own hunting skills, becoming less dependent on her parents
- we seldom see them now.
In the mean time, Esther managed to rip off her yellow plastic ring (C0).
Not to be outdone, erstwhile researcher Shane McPherson returned to fit a new ring (now C7).
Not to be outdone, erstwhile researcher Shane McPherson returned to fit a new ring (now C7).
More and more I am getting reports from our local neighbours of their own observations of Esther,
and some useful networking is taking place - all in the name of both protecting and enjoying the rare privilege of sharing the Westville woodlands with these splendid creatures.
After not seeing Esther for a few days, I was delighted to capture her eating breakfast...
After her meal, Esther became quite energetic, flitting and hopping about the branches, hanging around upside-down, and generally displaying her satisfaction with life...
