More Fledglings

I’ve been busy, only now with photography, not with the backyard work. I’ve noticed a whole bunch of fledglings coming to get seeds at the feeders, seems like there’s a second wave of new birds. There are lots of birds to be fed now.

I’m glad that I have the chance to not only see the but to photograph them.

New Notes: A couple of days ago I witnessed a big fight between two big Northern Mockingbirds over a female. I couldn’t believe the ferocity of this fight, there was a moment when they clinched each other and rolled from my umbrella table to the floor of the deck and wouldn’t let go, I went outside and they pulled apart but the chase continued for a long while, it was like a dog fight of war planes!.

Next I’m posting samples of the new fledglings:

Click on the images to see enlargements

Red-winged Blackbird – (F)

Carolina Chickadee

Song Sparrow

Mourning Dove

Northern Cardinal (M)

Northern Cardinal (F)

Eastern Towhee (F)

Tags: birds, nature, photography, photos of birds

16 thoughts on “More Fledglings”

jmgoyder on June 19, 2012 at 9:21 am said:

Incredible photographs of incredible babies! A delight – thank you!

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- avian101 on June 19, 2012 at 10:18 am said:
  
  Thanks Julie! 🙂
  
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Lisa Rest on June 19, 2012 at 9:23 am said:

Nice shots, HJ. Good for you – a lot of people think they don’t need to feed birds during the summer, but I think it’s just as important: the days are longer, the stressors on the parents are multiple with nesting, feeding and molting, and as you have commented, there are that many more mouths to be fed!

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- avian101 on June 19, 2012 at 10:25 am said:
  
  Your assessment is absolutely right, when the weather is hot all rules change for birds. They must conserve their energy even when they need to get food for themselves or their brood. The further they wander the lesser the chances to bring food for their little ones. I make it easy for them and I love to see them healthy and full of life, after all they are my backyard visitors! 🙂
  
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Scott on June 19, 2012 at 8:40 pm said:

I’m a sucker for these fledglings. Nice job!

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- avian101 on June 20, 2012 at 12:03 am said:
  
  Thank you Scott! 🙂
  
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Bluebird Annie on June 19, 2012 at 11:00 pm said:

Oh yes! The little ones are so darling to watch this time of year! A female Redwing Blackbird brought a snack to feed her youngster as that little one bathed in the bird bath. It was a precious moment.

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- avian101 on June 20, 2012 at 12:06 am said:
  
  They’re parents and their children! Works the same for them as well as for us!
  Thanks for your comment Annie! 🙂
  
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daphneshadows on June 20, 2012 at 12:21 am said:

They’re so adorable! The first Northern Cardinal looks like s/he’s ready for a fight!

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- avian101 on June 20, 2012 at 8:49 am said:
  
  They’re usually afraid of the unknown! Thanks Daphne! 🙂
  
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  - Daphne Shadows on June 23, 2012 at 2:39 am said:
    
    Well this one is getting a bit big for his/her britches. And it just makes her/him all the cuter. lol
bayphotosbydonna on June 20, 2012 at 9:56 pm said:

I always love the babies, so adorable! Great captures HJ!

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- avian101 on June 20, 2012 at 11:05 pm said:
  
  Isn’t always like that in life? All for the babies! Thanks Donna! 🙂
  
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Russel Ray Photos on June 20, 2012 at 11:35 pm said:

Uh-oh. Someone stole the red off of that red-winged blackbird and then changed his color. I’m blaming Photoshop……………..

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- avian101 on June 20, 2012 at 11:43 pm said:
  
  The (F) at the end of the bird’s name indicates: Female
  
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  - Russel Ray Photos on June 20, 2012 at 11:51 pm said:
    
    Oh……… I thought it meant “faked.” ……….. lol