I'm learning that around this time when things are pretty quiet, it's nice to stumble upon young things.
Running Deer:
Yup, it's my buddy....inquisitive young mink.
Also at Running Deer right now: frogs, toads and tons
of dragon flies.
The wrens seem to be making a funny frog-like noise lately....
I don't know if this relates to fledgelings or not (or if
I just never noticed it before.)
I've been watching this Red-winged Blackbird nest for
a few weeks. Looks like someone's hungry.
(double-click photo to enlarge a little)
Young Gulch:
Earlier this summer there were bunches of flycatchers
at Young Gulch. Now, very fluffy fledglings.
Here's mom with a snack:
And here's the kids.
This one, a little further down the trail.
Pawnee Grasslands:
A friendly Grasshopper Sparrow
A young Meadowlark, I think....
I did see a few young burrowing owls, but none
braving posts yet.
Two shots of Mom Lark Sparrow, 'cause I think
she's wonderful...
Maybe one day this little guy will look so pretty!
Didn't find any resting Common Nighthawks
(well other than the ones I accidentally flushed...), but this one
briefly flew into the tree above my head.
Riverbend Ponds:
First, a stop near Wellington.
What I think is coolest about the dickcissel, it's song:
A little reminder for me today: When it's a little slow and
maybe kind of dull the Kingfisher embodies
everything I've grown to love about birds.
Another enthusiastic wren.
A Young Barn Swallow, I think!!
Three guesses (it's not a kingfisher...)
