Congratulations to louie champan for winning Feature Thread of the Week with 26 votes - View Previous Winners
Once those young birds discover their wings aren’t just for balance, everything shifts — the nest becomes a launchpad, the air above it a training ground, and every sibling turns into both a rival and a playmate.
One chick lifts off, wobbly but determined. Another follows, talons stretched forward in a dramatic, almost menacing display. They chase each other in tight, clumsy arcs, practicing turns they’ll soon make with precision. Every pass, every near collision, every wild midair swerve is part of the ritual: claiming confidence and preparing for the moment they finally break away from the nest and into the world. The final chapter before independence.
BRAVO What word describes this , I don' t know !!! You have masterfully captured an event that most will never see or experience . Amazing set Louie . Wow !
birdied wrote:
BRAVO What word describes this , I don' t know !!! You have masterfully captured an event that most will never see or experience . Amazing set Louie . Wow !
Birdie
I very much appreciate your kind words Birdie, thank you. I do know that what I captured here I've never seen before, quite amazing to see and photograph.
Voted !