THREE goshawk chicks have hatched in the New Forest. The first chick is thought to have hatched at 5.20pm on Monday.

Webcam viewers were able to watch a hole appearing in the egg – followed by the chick. Another hatched overnight and a third is thought to have been born early on Tuesday.

Nature lovers will be able to watch the unfolding drama at www.newforestgateway.org/Wildcam/LiveCameras/tabid/117/Default.aspx