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Fire department rescues kestrel chicks after first attempt at flight

After a failed first flight attempt, a young kestrel has been brought back to its nesting box by the fire department in Munich. Employees of a restaurant had called the emergency services after finding two kestrel chicks, as the fire department announced on Sunday. The firefighters placed the...

Young kestrels peer out of a nesting box. They will fly out in a few days.
Young kestrels peer out of a nesting box. They will fly out in a few days.

Animals - Fire department rescues kestrel chicks after first attempt at flight

After the second bird had been examined, the search for the animals' nest began, which was eventually discovered beneath a roof eave. With the help of a ladder, the little bird was put back into its nest on Saturday under the watchful eyes of its circling parents. The helpers were supposed to have encountered a loud squabble from its siblings there, it was said.

Press release

In Upper Bavaria, located near Munich, the local fire department was called to assist with an animal-related issue on Sunday. During their visit, they noticed that the area had a rich biodiversity, including various bird species. After their duties in Munich, some of the firefighters decided to explore the beautiful landscapes of Bavaria.

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