AboutJulia Booth Expertise I can answer questions about bird identification (by sight or sound), behavior, distribution, population, conservation, mating, nesting, fledging and feeding. I do have some practical knowledge about foreign species, but identification skills are limited in that arena.
Experience I have ten years birding experience in Southern California. I am well versed in all the species living in the Western US. Many hours spent birding. I have been frequently told I should lend my knowledge to good use, and have encountered few bird related questions that I cannot answer.
Organizations Audubon Society
Education/Credentials My education is in art and photography -but I have a substantial portfolio of nature related work.
Expert: Julia Booth Date: 5/11/2008 Subject: Cardinal Nest Update and Question
Question We take a quick peak in the nest when the mother is not there, about a week ago one of the hatchlings hatched, however, the other two eggs are still in the nest and have not hatched. The question is will they hatch?
Answer If there are baby cardinals inside those eggs, they will hatch eventually. If the eggs are duds, then they won't. I have no way of knowing which and neither do you, until you wait and see.
Normally, the eggs all hatch on the same day, unless there was some delay or interference in their incubation. Sometimes human interference can cause eggs to hatch at different times and babies to fledge sooner than they should.
