FledgingPicture of the Week: Cuddling Nestlings

Picture of the Week: Cuddling Nestlings

Cuddling. By Laura Reitz
Laura Reitz from Troutman, NC took these photos.

Above: The detail , especially around the eyes, is awesome. These nestlings are 19 days old (Note: unless you monitor on a very regular basis, and open the box slowly and carefully, opening a box after day 13 can result in premature fledging.)

Dad. Photo by Laura ReitzRight: The father of these nestlings on his way out to grocery shop.

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