Couldn't solve the poser yesterday. Put bit more thought into it overnight and searched more thoroughly this morn.
Found these two tucked into hole on ground close to deserted nest. One poser answered.
However, what happened to number three, or number four? Fairy-wrens don't usually do these things by twos.
As yet, no answer to that. There is a strong possibility, which remains unstated for now. Feel free to speculate.
Another question arises from the feeding pattern observed. Why should the female do almost all the catching?
Could it be because the male knows research shows that many clutches are multi-fathered?
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