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Jun 27, 2023 17:00:34   #
Sunsetpar Loc: Texas
 
The nest I have been watching on the Comal River in New Braunfels, Texas, contains two rapidly developing nestlings tended by a female -- it is definitely getting crowded in the nest. In the past week the nestlings appear to have developed to the point where they are both fully feathered. Today I observed the larger nestling consistently peching on the side of the nest exercising its wings (see photo #3 below). My guess is that they will both fledge very soon and abruptly leave the nest. According to the Cornell website, they will stick near the nest as they practice flying and feeding techniques while the female will continue to feed them for about a week. We shall see! Here are a few photos from my visit this morning.


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Jun 27, 2023 17:26:00   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
Wonderful work, Tom, thanks for keeping us updated!

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Jun 27, 2023 17:54:14   #
bcheary Loc: Jacksonville, FL
 
Sunsetpar wrote:
The nest I have been watching on the Comal River in New Braunfels, Texas, contains two rapidly developing nestlings tended by a female -- it is definitely getting crowded in the nest. In the past week the nestlings appear to have developed to the point where they are both fully feathered. Today I observed the larger nestling consistently peching on the side of the nest exercising its wings (see photo #3 below). My guess is that they will both fledge very soon and abruptly leave the nest. According to the Cornell website, they will stick near the nest as they practice flying and feeding techniques while the female will continue to feed them for about a week. We shall see! Here are a few photos from my visit this morning.
The nest I have been watching on the Comal River i... (show quote)


Good interesting set!

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Jun 27, 2023 18:23:22   #
PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place
 
Great images Tom. Thanks for the update.

Don

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Jun 27, 2023 19:13:31   #
jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN
 
Very nice set. Keep us updated

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Jun 27, 2023 20:15:00   #
Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona
 
Beautiful shots

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Jun 28, 2023 07:47:50   #
HRoss Loc: Longmont, CO
 
Great captures!

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Jun 28, 2023 08:17:07   #
Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV
 
I like these!

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Jun 28, 2023 08:43:00   #
joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois
 
Sunsetpar wrote:
The nest I have been watching on the Comal River in New Braunfels, Texas, contains two rapidly developing nestlings tended by a female -- it is definitely getting crowded in the nest. In the past week the nestlings appear to have developed to the point where they are both fully feathered. Today I observed the larger nestling consistently peching on the side of the nest exercising its wings (see photo #3 below). My guess is that they will both fledge very soon and abruptly leave the nest. According to the Cornell website, they will stick near the nest as they practice flying and feeding techniques while the female will continue to feed them for about a week. We shall see! Here are a few photos from my visit this morning.
The nest I have been watching on the Comal River i... (show quote)


I'm envious.

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Jun 28, 2023 10:09:27   #
tcthome Loc: NJ
 
Good you taken these now. Nice set.

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Jun 28, 2023 10:26:12   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
Sunsetpar wrote:
The nest I have been watching on the Comal River in New Braunfels, Texas, contains two rapidly developing nestlings tended by a female -- it is definitely getting crowded in the nest. In the past week the nestlings appear to have developed to the point where they are both fully feathered. Today I observed the larger nestling consistently peching on the side of the nest exercising its wings (see photo #3 below). My guess is that they will both fledge very soon and abruptly leave the nest. According to the Cornell website, they will stick near the nest as they practice flying and feeding techniques while the female will continue to feed them for about a week. We shall see! Here are a few photos from my visit this morning.
The nest I have been watching on the Comal River i... (show quote)

Nice set Tom.

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Jun 28, 2023 11:44:30   #
JeffDavidson Loc: Originally Detroit Now Los Angeles
 
Very nice.

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Jun 28, 2023 14:51:44   #
Vansmy
 
That is an excellent find!

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Jun 29, 2023 15:38:39   #
joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
 
Awesome job ⭐✨⭐✨⭐

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