p.1 #1 · Summer salvage - Part 4: E. kingbird chicks - first couple days
In Part 1 I showed the construction of the Eastern kingbird nest. In Part 2 I showed the reuild of it. Part 3 were some bonus cameo appearances while I was waiting.
Once it became clear the female was sitting on eggs, I avoided being in her direct sight for about 10 days. By this time, I convinced myself the pair had become somewhat acclimated to me since I read that they will be aggressive toward humans if threatened (and that didn't happen). These images were taken over the first couple days of me noticing them.
p.1 #8 · Summer salvage - Part 4: E. kingbird chicks - first couple days
dclark wrote:
Very nice series! It seems the nest built in a precarious position is working.
Dave
Thanks Dave. I certainly had my doubts about that nest location too. As I watched her 'pack it in' every few trips, I wonder if maybe it interlocked to some extent with the broken branches around the whorl.
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kmunroe wrote:
another excellent set Kim
Thanks again, Kenny. This project really did salvage an otherwise very unphotographic (?) season for me. As a consolation prize, it was a doozy!
p.1 #14 · Summer salvage - Part 4: E. kingbird chicks - first couple days
BeeBalm wrote:
Good morning Kim,
Such a wonderful set.
Bravo to a fantastic series of threads of the nest.
BB
Thank you BB! I was so lucky to be able to observe / document the process from start to finish. I'm glad you're enjoying the series...there's another set or two to come. Enjoy the weekend!
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bobbytan wrote:
Lovely set ... the chicks are real cute!
Thank you bobbytan. They really are, aren't they?? It is absolutely amazing how quickly they transform to juveniles!
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AGeoJO wrote:
Wow, the chick's spiky hair do is just too cute. Well captured, Kim and I do enjoy the series.
Joshua
You've got that right, Joshua!--those doos are really something else! But they're short-lived. In a matter of just a couple / few days they're replaced by real feathers and look almost adult-like!
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birdied wrote:
What a marvelous series this has been. I think each set is my favorite, then you post a new one
Such a wonderful set, and those babies are just too cute. I think that is a Dragonfly they are eating.
Birdie
Thank you Birdie! Once I saw the nest being built, I tried to clear my schedule to give as much optimal shooting time as possible. This process goes pretty quickly and the changing position of the sun (and grey / stormy days)reduced optimal light. All in all though, it was a really fun "assignment"! Oh, right on the dragonflies; they were certainly the staple meal for the chicks.
