The Rookery Grows Up

[ginger_55]

so many birds are gone, or I do not recognize them. I don't know what the heat index was, but the birds were not very active, except in spurts, until after sunset. I walked out terrified of the "bad woods" things/people/whatever my mind could conjur.

I am going to church. I worked these up til 5 AM. They are probably not consistent. Am sharing. Decisions made later, they are more a set than a portfolio shot.

ginger

The arrival of the parent bird, the youngster grovels, shamelessly. The youngster is there in the bottom of the photo.


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Groveling and posturing continues on the part of the youngster.........

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Parent goes "upstairs" to be AWAY from this progeny.
How do they grow up such pretty birds?

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The parent makes up his mind, takes off for the other end of the marsh! Alone and bereft, the child practices his/her flying skills......

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Then reality sets in........... as evening comes on, I say good-bye.

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ginger

[Hawkman]

Nices series. That third photo is particualry nice - what a moment!
Gene

[Steve Cavigliano]

I like em all Ginger :thumb:thumb

Like Gene, the 3rd one really floats my boat :clap Nice and sharp, good color and contrast, nice composition and a most interesting scene :D


Steve

[marlof]

Like them all, love the fourth. It reminds me of my nephew when he went through his skating phase...

[ian408]

Nice series Ginger. Out a the rookery today, I noticed a fair number of
chicks still in the nests.

ian

[Ann McRae]

I love the story, ginger, and the photos. I have to agree :agree with others that the third photo is excellent!


ann