Tag Archives: fledglings

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June Wilson watched as these two Western Bluebirds chicks left the nest.

These pretty birds are found near coastal bluffs. I am 1/2 mile back from the ocean, and I never see Western Bluebirds at my place.

Here is a photo taken by Steve Wilcox showing an adult male on the left and the adult female on the right.

Steve also photographed the male at a nesting box, showing his beautiful blue feathers. He has a bug in his beak, about to feed one of his chicks. Yes, Western Bluebirds are cavity nesters. If you are in the right location, putting up a nesting box might tempt a pair to raise their family near you!

Thanks to June and Steve for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

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Black Oystercatchers nest on the Mendonoma Coast. Robert Scarola recently photographed an Oystercatcher with two eggs.

Black Oystercatcher with 2 Eggs by Robert Scarola

These eggs have hatched and fledglings have appeared. Here's a photo by Craig Tooley of fledglings.

Black Oystercatcher with three chicks by Craig Tooley

There are three chicks with this Black Oystercatcher. Can  you spot them?

These birds are quite noisy, even when flying. To hear their call, here is a link to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology: http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black_oystercatcher/sounds

Thanks to Robert and Craig for allowing me to share their photos with you here. To see much more of Craig's nature photography, here is his website: www.ruffimage.com