Nests
I found myself unexpectedly back at Green Cay Wetlands this weekend. Friends had invited me to join them at Deerfield Island Park. Once done there, I told them about GCW and they wanted to go. Fine by me! As usual, I wasn't disappointed. Among the wonderful sights I always find there, this visit had one that was a little extra special...nests. The first one we found had mom sitting on unhatched eggs:
As if that weren't special enough, a little further along we spied a nest full of chicks. You sure can't figure them for Red-Winged Blackbirds here!
My favorite chick had to be the one on the far left. Look at him below spreading his wings as he opens wide for food. I'm a bit disappointed that I didn't get a shot of the food going into their mouths, but mom came and went without making the drop...a bit spooked by us.
And, now look at him. He's there in the shadows. He's annoyed that the didn't get the food. He's giving us the evil eye!
We apologized, then left. The nest was not easily seen, so hopefully not too many people interrupted their dinner.
Ah, I'm going to miss this place!
Beutiful pics of the little ones :D
Posted by: Zoey (Fotogalleriet) | May 05, 2008 at 01:57 AM
excellent captures
Posted by: vaggelis vlahos | May 05, 2008 at 03:09 AM
Oh, you must know that these are some of my favorite shots! These little guys are SOOOOO CUTE! And your description of the one giving you the evil eye for making him miss dinner...PERFECT!
Posted by: Kerri | May 05, 2008 at 05:11 AM
Is there anything more hungry or just more downright insistent than a baby bird?
Posted by: ronbailey | May 05, 2008 at 05:53 AM
How cool is that! Wonderful shots! Cheers, Klaus
Posted by: Klaus | May 05, 2008 at 06:21 AM
They are great shots! Your photography is stunning. Photo's so crisp and the lighting always prefect.
Posted by: janeywan | May 05, 2008 at 06:36 AM
i'm still amazed at how you get so close.... love these shots. we have many red-wing blackbirds here this spring.
we always put up bluebird boxes on the fenceposts of our farm, and i loved getting glimpses of the baby birds and watching them grow as a child.
so when are you heading back to floyd? my sister and i were there last month.
Posted by: bluemountainmama | May 05, 2008 at 07:29 AM
oh wonderful Spring in all its glory
Posted by: sandy kessler | May 05, 2008 at 07:34 AM
Fantastic shots! You'll find new things to occupy your "missing" things and look forward, all the more, to return visits :-)
Posted by: JC | May 05, 2008 at 07:56 AM
The mother in me so wants to put a worm in their mouths.
Posted by: colleen | May 05, 2008 at 08:40 AM
Excellent pics! Fun to see life grow up like this. I like the attitude of the little fellow in your last photo. Sums up how I feel being back at work after nearly 2 weeks off on vacation.
Posted by: Rob | May 05, 2008 at 09:29 AM
Poor little hungry babies! Those are incredible shots, June. You are so keenly observant.
Posted by: Beth | May 05, 2008 at 05:07 PM
What great bird shots! I really enjoyed seeing them.
Posted by: dot | May 05, 2008 at 08:25 PM
These shots are amazing! You did an incredible job capturing them.
Posted by: Robert | May 06, 2008 at 01:07 AM
That is a fantastic picture!!!! Nature is just amazing- - the red mouth bullseye is just a wow. Shannon
Posted by: Going Crunchy | May 07, 2008 at 12:56 PM