Growing Pains

Birds in general go through a growing process that is ultra-fast. They have an amazing rate of growth, their size and development of the necessary elements to generate flight are incredibly fast. It takes only a few days and they go from fledglings to juveniles in no time as we folks say.

My backyard is thriving with so many new families, couples in company of their respective broods, all are at different stages of growth as you’ll be able to see for yourselves in the Photo Gallery of this post. As we also say:

I hope that all the new generations from my backyard grow to be healthy and strong. I know one thing, they eat well and plenty.

These very young birds are still learning the best ways to deal with other species, dangers, confrontations, getting food on their own and dealing with the weather. Then later they’ll find other important things when their hormones begin to activate… That’s another story altogether!

19 thoughts on “Growing Pains”

Lisa Rest on June 9, 2015 at 10:56 am said:

Beautiful baby pictures, H.J. Congratulations!

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- avian101 on June 9, 2015 at 11:24 am said:
  
  The family keeps growing! 🙂 Thanks Lisa!
  
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Jet Eliot on June 9, 2015 at 12:02 pm said:

Great photos of the juveniles in their various stages. My backyard is filled as well with juveniles, chicks, fledglings, and parents who are doggedly trying to keep up with the feeding. This always means high level alert for you, the provider, to keep the feeders full. Always a joy! 😀

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- avian101 on June 9, 2015 at 12:25 pm said:
  
  Yes, you described my backyard too at the same time! And…it’s a joy! Thanks my friend! 🙂
  
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weisserwatercolours on June 9, 2015 at 1:47 pm said:

splendid photographic feast

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- avian101 on June 9, 2015 at 4:42 pm said:
  
  Thank you Lance! 🙂
  
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susanpoozan on June 9, 2015 at 2:47 pm said:

Lovely pictures, you are so knowledgeable.

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- avian101 on June 9, 2015 at 4:43 pm said:
  
  Thank you Susan! 🙂
  
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aussiebirder on June 9, 2015 at 3:14 pm said:

Great pics, I especially love the parent feeding the youngster

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- avian101 on June 9, 2015 at 4:44 pm said:
  
  Thank you! 🙂
  
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tootlepedal on June 9, 2015 at 7:34 pm said:

An excellent selection of pictures. You have been very patient to get these.

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- avian101 on June 9, 2015 at 7:38 pm said:
  
  They are on sight every day! 🙂
  
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clarepooley33 on June 9, 2015 at 8:36 pm said:

Wonderful gallery, HJ!

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- avian101 on June 9, 2015 at 10:28 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much Clare! 🙂
  
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  - clarepooley33 on June 10, 2015 at 7:44 pm said:
    
    🙂
Jane on June 10, 2015 at 3:02 am said:

Thank you so much for these beautiful pics of the young ones. They certainly keep their parents busy!

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- avian101 on June 10, 2015 at 2:16 pm said:
  
  Thank you Jane! Isn’t that the truth in every case? 🙂
  
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45DegreesNorth on June 10, 2015 at 8:05 am said:

It’s wonderful to see a new generation appearing at the feeders! Another great gallery, H.J., I especially liked the shot of the house finch feeding the youngster.

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- avian101 on June 10, 2015 at 2:18 pm said:
  
  It’s very rewarding to see them flying around the backyard. Thanks Amy! 🙂
  
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