Birds in the box (IMAGE) Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) Caption Four key phases inside the nest box: laying eggs (top left), two days after the eggs are hatched (top right), a week after they are hatched (bottom left) and two weeks later - when the young are about to leave the nest. Credit Melanie Lindner/NIOO-KNAW Usage Restrictions Only to be used in combination with the contents of this press release. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.