Bluebird Thread # 7

Well, I'm pretty sure I have babies. I found half an egg a bit from the playhouse and thought "uh oh, something got to the nest". I contorted myself as much as possible to see into it, but it's just hidden under the platform so no way to see it. I couldn't hear or smell anything so I bent down and peeked up and saw tail feathers sticking out. I couldn't believe the mom was still sitting there after all my poking around so I quickly turned to leave and she flew out just as dad flew over with something in his beak. He saw me and did a quick turn and perched on a tree nearby and watched me leave. As soon as I got far enough away, he flew up into the nest. I'll take my camera out later and see if I can get any pictures of them.

Congrats!!!!

Here's a couple I took this morning, before we left. Mama (MAMA) is on the inside of the feeder, getting worms to feed to a fledgling on the other side. Papa was feeding this guy but the fledgling seemed more interested in what Mama was doing.

my jaw hurts just looking at how wide they can get their mouths open!

It may look like this was a successful transfer, but it wasn't. After several tries, Mama turned and went to the other side where the other fledge was waiting.

So, he turns back to Papa, who by this time had eaten the worm he had been holding.

My, my....such a demanding child......

Devildogs! Congrats on your "babies"!

Sweet pics Dave!

Here is a short series, also taken this morning.

two

three

You have the most wonderful pictures!

Thank you. Actually, a lot of the best action takes place at or around 7:00 a.m., when the light is very poor. I guess I am lucky to have gotten something this good, but as you can see, they are pretty soft. Still, without an ISO of 3200, which enabled a shutter speed of 1/5000sec., they would have been a lot softer, and I probably could not have stopped him in flight.

Here's a visitor, another favorite.

Thank God for digital camera, right Dave?

Dave,

Fantastic shots and pics! The fledglings are so adorable and sweet! :-)

Marilyn

Here is one of the fledges this morning.

And another

Not the best shot, but ...

more action

Another close up

And another closeup

Last one for right now

These are great Dave and I am very thankful for all the updates. Those babies are so danged cute...I know you wish you could hug them!!

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Somebody needs to teach that young fella not to yell at his elders!

Great shots. Thanks so much for sharing them with us. Your photography is exceptional!

Janet

Just a couple more, then I'll get on to my chores.

Another

Another cutie

Last one for now.

Amazing photos Dave! I just love seeing this time during their lives!

I was surprised to see a picture of a baby that actually had it's mouth shut!

Dave, how precious!

Yes, it's true. They rarely close their mouths. However, these three are much more restrained than most others I have seen. They often sit still in different locations and wait to be fed. Usually fledglings climb all over each other and generally throw a fit to get attention. Maybe that will come later.

Another thig that is funny is when they bite down hard on the worm, bill and all. Here Papa struggles to get free.

Here is a mouthful for little sister.

Oh thats so funny! Great pics!

Oh, not to change the subject, but Mama has been busy. This is from this morning.

wowee, already? No wonder she was crabby.

Here's a shot of Papa I rather like.

That is a sharp one!

That is a nice one!