David Stephens blog

Five chough chicks have hatched inside one of the caves on South Stack on Anglesey.

The chicks, which have very distinctive red legs and beaks, have been seen calling to their parents for food from their nests over the last few days.

A viewing scheme at Ellin's Tower has been made to allow people to visit the nest.

A camera has been focused on the nest which shows live footage on a TV screen in the RSPB visitor centre.

Victoria Rees, RSPB Cymru Information Officer said: "We have counted five chicks in the nest.

"The adults have been seen leaning in low to feed them, and we get fantastic views of the chicks themselves via the nest-cam as they stretch up for food."

Choughs are the rarest of the crow family, with around three quarters of the UK's population living in 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