I was out in the yard early this morning when I heard the call of Northern Flickers everywhere. I looked up in the tree and there were 5 of them… 2 adults and 3 smaller ones,. They looked too big to be chicks but they were all hanging out together so maybe they were parents and chicks? The small ones were pretty big, but Northern Flickers are pretty big too.
They were bantering back and forth and flying back and forth for a while when this smaller one landed on our birdbath for a drink of water.
When do Bluebirds leave their birdhouses for good? Is it when they fledge?
I keep seeing this little Bluebird sticking its head out of the hole looking around. I’m not sure if there are other little ones in there too. And maybe this is a different one each time. I think they fledged a couple of weeks ago.
So I wondered if Bluebirds go back to their bird house at night after they have fledged? And for how long? Does anyone know the answers to these questions? Everything that I have read says that Bluebirds do not go back to their nest or birdhouse once they have fledged.
I was at Fort Hill looking for some butterflies and wildflowers when I saw these two birds come out from the woods onto the trail. It was a good thing I had my camera out and ready because I only got one shot and this is it.
There used to be many Bobwhites in the state but they have dwindled over the years. There are still at least two at Fort Hill!
I had to stop my car to let this huge family of turkeys cross the road to stay on the bike path. I counted 3 adults and about 18 babies. I couldn’t fit them all in one frame.
They were just adorable as they all scurried after mom and dad.
