Yesterday morning around 9 a.m., the Eastern Bluebird chicks finally took the leap and fledged from their nest. There were three of them.
Eastern Bluebird chick leaving the nest box – Canon R7, handheld, f8, 1/1250, ISO 1250, +0.3 EV, Canon EF 100-400mm II at 400mm, natural light
I thought there were only two chicks in the nest box, so when I saw a third one at the nest box entrance, I was surprised.
The first two bluebird chicks that left the nest actually flew quite well. They flew out of the box and straight up into the nearby trees.
Eastern Bluebird chick and a clumsy exit from the nest box – Canon R7, handheld, f8, 1/1250, ISO 1250, +0.3 EV, Canon EF 100-400mm II at 400mm, natural light
The third chick’s exit wasn’t quite as graceful. It exited the nest, nearly fell to the ground, then fluttered away to join the rest of their family.
It had to feel good to get out of that nest box. The temp was over 100 degrees yesterday. I wish these little ones the best and hope to get more photos of them in the coming days.
Life is good.
Mia
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Wow! Great shots! Isn’t amazing how quickly those little guys got big enough to fly? Thanks Mia.
Great see them in the act of fledging!-Jeri
I adore these little birds. Their color is vibrant and blueis my fave color!