30 April

We had blustery winds and pelting rain all day yesterday, last night, and early this morning. In the midst of this tumult, snug under Bell's feathers and warmed by her brood patches, two tiny eyasses broke out of their shells. Our video tape review confirmed the first hatch late last night at 2334; the second hatch was approximately 0339 this morning. We expect the remaining two eggs to hatch either later today or tomorrow, so look for further updates...