chick

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Meanwhile, former Glaslyn male Aran has a new mate which has hatched a chick on a fresh nest.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

The only pair of breeding ospreys in southern England have hatched their first chick of 2026.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Managing people and predators around nesting beaches, with the modest goal of helping pairs of oystercatchers fledge half a chick more each year, brought a 45% population surge by 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The first chick emerged late the night of April 4; the second came out the next morning.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

“Pretty lady. Dark hair and blue eyes like Henry, mink coat, too much lipstick and stuff if you ask me. Awfully young. Henry’s her only chick and she adores him.”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt