I didn’t see them being fed, but adults were in the same general vicinity. They also will need ‘flight school’.
So; flight school (a made up local name) is done by the Little Blue adults. I’ve never seen another bird do it. Adults will carry food to the young, but keep a distance away. The chicks must retrieve it. The food is ultimately displayed to the young, the adult flying to a further branch, the babies fly over without a single thought about being in the air. Finally adults fly away with food, followed by a group of small white babies.
Incredible to see. Also fun when you see that last chick run full speed down a branch…until they reach the end! One will always slam on the brakes and not fall off the edge.
I love the first shot! Are they still being fed by the adult birds?
I didn’t see them being fed, but adults were in the same general vicinity. They also will need ‘flight school’.
So; flight school (a made up local name) is done by the Little Blue adults. I’ve never seen another bird do it. Adults will carry food to the young, but keep a distance away. The chicks must retrieve it. The food is ultimately displayed to the young, the adult flying to a further branch, the babies fly over without a single thought about being in the air. Finally adults fly away with food, followed by a group of small white babies.
Incredible to see. Also fun when you see that last chick run full speed down a branch…until they reach the end! One will always slam on the brakes and not fall off the edge.
That must be wonderful to witness!
Great fun 😁😁