The Continuing Saga of the Baby Ravens
Jun 2, 2020 12:53:27 #
I have taken some more photos of the young nestlings, being very careful not to be noticed, staying in the car, and leaving after a few minutes. It appears that their eyes are blue but I think it is a reflection from the membrane covering their eyes. I have noticed the same effect on the parents. I think they will be fledging in a week or so. The nest is very crowded with 4 or possibly 5 large "babies." (Downloads best)
Parent on nest, May 15th
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May 15th
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May 18th
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May 20th
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May 28th
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May 28th
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May 28th
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Parent, a few trees away. Clearly no room in nest for parent to hang out.
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May 30th, a baby! Eye membrane looking blue.
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May 30th, looking quite mature, no one flapping their wings yet.
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Jun 2, 2020 13:30:44 #
Great series of a nest full of squawking, hungry kids. #1 is an awesome shot. Thanks for posting those.
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Thanks so much, Hereford. They seem perpetually hungry. It must be exhausting feeding them.
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UTMike wrote:
Wonderful chronicle, Katy! Excellent detail.
Thanks, Mike! I was frustrated by the branches leafing out, but they really need that protection from the heat and sun and from predatory hawks.
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Jun 3, 2020 06:11:36 #
Katydid wrote:
I have taken some more photos of the young nestlings, being very careful not to be noticed, staying in the car, and leaving after a few minutes. It appears that their eyes are blue but I think it is a reflection from the membrane covering their eyes. I have noticed the same effect on the parents. I think they will be fledging in a week or so. The nest is very crowded with 4 or possibly 5 large "babies." (Downloads best)
Nice set Katy
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