A fledging Great Blue Heron landing nearby with a small splash.
July 11, 2025 at 9:13 PM
A fledging Great Blue Heron landing nearby with a small splash.
A FLUFFY BABY JUST APPEARED ON MY PORCH
May 9, 2026 at 5:15 PM
A FLUFFY BABY JUST APPEARED ON MY PORCH
Bokmakierie 22-24cm
natively in Southern Africa, primarily across South Africa and Namibia, Botswana
Diet insects fruits berries
monogamous pairs mate for life are committed inseparable parents share all duties equally: nest building,
incubation 18 days, feeding 21 days, 3 weeks after fledging
natively in Southern Africa, primarily across South Africa and Namibia, Botswana
Diet insects fruits berries
monogamous pairs mate for life are committed inseparable parents share all duties equally: nest building,
incubation 18 days, feeding 21 days, 3 weeks after fledging
September 24, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Bokmakierie 22-24cm
natively in Southern Africa, primarily across South Africa and Namibia, Botswana
Diet insects fruits berries
monogamous pairs mate for life are committed inseparable parents share all duties equally: nest building,
incubation 18 days, feeding 21 days, 3 weeks after fledging
natively in Southern Africa, primarily across South Africa and Namibia, Botswana
Diet insects fruits berries
monogamous pairs mate for life are committed inseparable parents share all duties equally: nest building,
incubation 18 days, feeding 21 days, 3 weeks after fledging
Young Pileated Woodpeckers, a day away from fledging. #birds #woodpeckers
November 29, 2024 at 9:23 AM
Young Pileated Woodpeckers, a day away from fledging. #birds #woodpeckers
March 18, 2026 at 5:44 PM
A Northern Cardinal fledging
March 29, 2025 at 4:31 PM
A Northern Cardinal fledging
The baby mockingbirds are fledging. This one does not seem happy about it.
May 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The baby mockingbirds are fledging. This one does not seem happy about it.
I GOT TO SEE BABY BARRED OWLS FLEDGING!!!!!!!!
June 16, 2025 at 12:27 AM
I GOT TO SEE BABY BARRED OWLS FLEDGING!!!!!!!!
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such a fearsome fledging wow
@lyrasring.bsky.social and here we are
#iwtv #InterviewWithTheVampire #danielmolloy #devilsminion
such a fearsome fledging wow
@lyrasring.bsky.social and here we are
#iwtv #InterviewWithTheVampire #danielmolloy #devilsminion
March 14, 2025 at 6:31 PM
KKFFFF KFFFFF
such a fearsome fledging wow
@lyrasring.bsky.social and here we are
#iwtv #InterviewWithTheVampire #danielmolloy #devilsminion
such a fearsome fledging wow
@lyrasring.bsky.social and here we are
#iwtv #InterviewWithTheVampire #danielmolloy #devilsminion
Northern Cardinal 22cm
southeastern Canada E and C US
parts of Mexico Central America.
Diet Seeds, grains, berries, and occasionally insects
Female builds the nest, incubates for 11 days, both parents feed the chicks 12 days in the nest
After fledging they the parents feed and protect for 5 weeks
southeastern Canada E and C US
parts of Mexico Central America.
Diet Seeds, grains, berries, and occasionally insects
Female builds the nest, incubates for 11 days, both parents feed the chicks 12 days in the nest
After fledging they the parents feed and protect for 5 weeks
September 20, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Northern Cardinal 22cm
southeastern Canada E and C US
parts of Mexico Central America.
Diet Seeds, grains, berries, and occasionally insects
Female builds the nest, incubates for 11 days, both parents feed the chicks 12 days in the nest
After fledging they the parents feed and protect for 5 weeks
southeastern Canada E and C US
parts of Mexico Central America.
Diet Seeds, grains, berries, and occasionally insects
Female builds the nest, incubates for 11 days, both parents feed the chicks 12 days in the nest
After fledging they the parents feed and protect for 5 weeks
2* Green broadbill SE Asia
Female builds tubular structure attached to a branch in the forest.
the female handles incubation 18 days.
The male feeds and protects her
Both parents feed chicks up to 23 days before fledging then a few more weeks after they leave the nest.
Female builds tubular structure attached to a branch in the forest.
the female handles incubation 18 days.
The male feeds and protects her
Both parents feed chicks up to 23 days before fledging then a few more weeks after they leave the nest.
September 25, 2026 at 3:09 PM
2* Green broadbill SE Asia
Female builds tubular structure attached to a branch in the forest.
the female handles incubation 18 days.
The male feeds and protects her
Both parents feed chicks up to 23 days before fledging then a few more weeks after they leave the nest.
Female builds tubular structure attached to a branch in the forest.
the female handles incubation 18 days.
The male feeds and protects her
Both parents feed chicks up to 23 days before fledging then a few more weeks after they leave the nest.
Love, love, love fledging artists getting a spotlight and deserved attention
Today's #ArtBoost is for the incredible Ventura de Jesús Salas Galván, based in Mexico (a nation fast becoming a new hub of very skilled palaeoartists). Produces awesome #paleoart showing all sorts of animals, and does work of many styles. And open for commission! venturasalas.deviantart.com
April 6, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Love, love, love fledging artists getting a spotlight and deserved attention
Boat-billed Heron 20cm
S Mexico Central America South America
NOCTURNAL spending daylight hours roosting quietly in before hunting at night for fish, frogs, insects, crustaceans.
Both parents build a nest, share incubation, both parents feed the chicks 8 weeks, then 3 more weeks after fledging
S Mexico Central America South America
NOCTURNAL spending daylight hours roosting quietly in before hunting at night for fish, frogs, insects, crustaceans.
Both parents build a nest, share incubation, both parents feed the chicks 8 weeks, then 3 more weeks after fledging
September 21, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Boat-billed Heron 20cm
S Mexico Central America South America
NOCTURNAL spending daylight hours roosting quietly in before hunting at night for fish, frogs, insects, crustaceans.
Both parents build a nest, share incubation, both parents feed the chicks 8 weeks, then 3 more weeks after fledging
S Mexico Central America South America
NOCTURNAL spending daylight hours roosting quietly in before hunting at night for fish, frogs, insects, crustaceans.
Both parents build a nest, share incubation, both parents feed the chicks 8 weeks, then 3 more weeks after fledging
White-bellied woodpecker 40-47cm
Lifespan 12 years
forests of Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia
Diet ants termites, beetles larvae, fruit and berries
Nest inside a tree hallow
Pairs share incubation duties and feeding their
chicks 28 days in the nest, feeding 6 more weeks after fledging.
Lifespan 12 years
forests of Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia
Diet ants termites, beetles larvae, fruit and berries
Nest inside a tree hallow
Pairs share incubation duties and feeding their
chicks 28 days in the nest, feeding 6 more weeks after fledging.
September 25, 2026 at 2:15 PM
White-bellied woodpecker 40-47cm
Lifespan 12 years
forests of Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia
Diet ants termites, beetles larvae, fruit and berries
Nest inside a tree hallow
Pairs share incubation duties and feeding their
chicks 28 days in the nest, feeding 6 more weeks after fledging.
Lifespan 12 years
forests of Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia
Diet ants termites, beetles larvae, fruit and berries
Nest inside a tree hallow
Pairs share incubation duties and feeding their
chicks 28 days in the nest, feeding 6 more weeks after fledging.
Penduline tits tiny 8-10cm
parts of Eurasia, Africa, SW US, Mexico
constructs intricate, pouch-shaped hanging nest from plant fibres, animal wool, and spider silk that feels like soft felt.
Diet variety of insects
incubation 17 days chicks are fed 26 days in the nest and 3 weeks after fledging
parts of Eurasia, Africa, SW US, Mexico
constructs intricate, pouch-shaped hanging nest from plant fibres, animal wool, and spider silk that feels like soft felt.
Diet variety of insects
incubation 17 days chicks are fed 26 days in the nest and 3 weeks after fledging
September 26, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Penduline tits tiny 8-10cm
parts of Eurasia, Africa, SW US, Mexico
constructs intricate, pouch-shaped hanging nest from plant fibres, animal wool, and spider silk that feels like soft felt.
Diet variety of insects
incubation 17 days chicks are fed 26 days in the nest and 3 weeks after fledging
parts of Eurasia, Africa, SW US, Mexico
constructs intricate, pouch-shaped hanging nest from plant fibres, animal wool, and spider silk that feels like soft felt.
Diet variety of insects
incubation 17 days chicks are fed 26 days in the nest and 3 weeks after fledging
January 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Raptors
#Maryland #birding #birds #birdphotography #NaturePhotography #naturelovers #photographers #birdwatching #Bird
Young Peregrine Falcon tests it wings in the nest, a day away still from fledging.
#Maryland #birding #birds #birdphotography #NaturePhotography #naturelovers #photographers #birdwatching #Bird
Young Peregrine Falcon tests it wings in the nest, a day away still from fledging.
September 23, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Raptors
#Maryland #birding #birds #birdphotography #NaturePhotography #naturelovers #photographers #birdwatching #Bird
Young Peregrine Falcon tests it wings in the nest, a day away still from fledging.
#Maryland #birding #birds #birdphotography #NaturePhotography #naturelovers #photographers #birdwatching #Bird
Young Peregrine Falcon tests it wings in the nest, a day away still from fledging.
Curl-crested Acacari 44cm
South American
raise their young through a cooperative group
5 pairs share tree hallow nest
All parents incubate the eggs
the entire team feed the chicks 45 days
after fledging chicks continue live with the family group
and become helpers in the next breeding season
South American
raise their young through a cooperative group
5 pairs share tree hallow nest
All parents incubate the eggs
the entire team feed the chicks 45 days
after fledging chicks continue live with the family group
and become helpers in the next breeding season
September 18, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Curl-crested Acacari 44cm
South American
raise their young through a cooperative group
5 pairs share tree hallow nest
All parents incubate the eggs
the entire team feed the chicks 45 days
after fledging chicks continue live with the family group
and become helpers in the next breeding season
South American
raise their young through a cooperative group
5 pairs share tree hallow nest
All parents incubate the eggs
the entire team feed the chicks 45 days
after fledging chicks continue live with the family group
and become helpers in the next breeding season
#kakapo chicks Ongaonga-A2 and A3 on Pukenui during a health check. These chicks are “chalk” priority, meaning that they only get checked a few times before fledging (~75 days). They’re doing well. #kakapo2026 #conservation #wildlife
March 27, 2026 at 9:43 AM
#kakapo chicks Ongaonga-A2 and A3 on Pukenui during a health check. These chicks are “chalk” priority, meaning that they only get checked a few times before fledging (~75 days). They’re doing well. #kakapo2026 #conservation #wildlife
Baby robins close to fledging
May 26, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Baby robins close to fledging