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| Next nest under construction. |
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| Watching babies who are o the ground. Good runners. Good eates. |
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| This is the runt. I've noticed something growing on side of beak. |
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| Sibling fine |
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| These "growths" appeared suddenly. |
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| This sibling has no growths. |
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| I don't know what these are.... fungus? bacterial? from mulch in the garden? no idea, but not interfering with bird's ability to eat or mobility. |
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| Nest construction. |
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| It's such fun when the finches fly in. They're neat eaters, pick a spot and stay to dine. First I'm checked out. They know me, safe to munch. The male arrived first. |
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| Mr.s Finch selected a spot higher up and further back. |
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| Upside down munch |
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| Adult shape but still immature. This smart young robin has figured out what a worm is, how to catch it and how to eat it. Great job. |
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| Berries. Different techniques. Study every berry, then snag the one you want. This can involve juggling and strong wings. |
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| For the starling it's study and pluck. Swallow whole. |
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| The grounders from the mask nest really can't fly high. |
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| The younger baby from the berry tree nest needs to rest in the bushes. First day activity after leaving nest. |
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| Being on the path is perilous, a good way to get stepped on. I'm baby sitting. |
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| The papa is attentive. All kids being fed. |
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| Mama is building next nest. |
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| Even babies instinctively preen. |
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| In the back garden cardinal is collecting food for nestlings. Nest is across the avenue. |
