{"id":129650,"date":"2024-06-21T02:59:15","date_gmt":"2024-06-21T07:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=129650"},"modified":"2024-06-21T04:06:19","modified_gmt":"2024-06-21T09:06:19","slug":"northern-mockingbird-fledgling-photos-from-oklahoma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2024\/06\/21\/northern-mockingbird-fledgling-photos-from-oklahoma\/","title":{"rendered":"Northern Mockingbird Fledgling Photos From Oklahoma"},"content":{"rendered":"

Two days ago, I noticed that some Northern Mockingbird chicks had fledged during the day. Later that evening, the plot to the east was mowed up to the fence. I was concerned.<\/p>\n

\"NorthernNorthern Mockingbird chick peeking at me from a fence \u2013 Nikon D500, f8, 1\/200, ISO 1000, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

All three of the newly fledged Northern Mockingbird chicks were hanging out on both sides of the property line, and the tractor cutting the grass and wildflowers ran right up to the fence. The young mockingbirds could take short flights, but very clumsily. They had only fledged a few hours earlier.<\/p>\n

As I watched the empty plot of land next door get mowed, I worried that the chicks might be harmed if they couldn’t get away from the mower blades fast enough. The decking for the blades was as wide as a full-sized pickup truck.<\/p>\n

\"NorthernNorthern Mockingbird fledgling perched on a fence \u2013 Nikon D500, f8, 1\/200, ISO 1000, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

Yesterday morning, I wondered if I would see all three juvenile Northern Mockingbirds. After sunrise, I saw one perched on the fence, and the adult came in to feed it.<\/p>\n

Later in the morning, I saw two on the fence at the same time and breathed a sigh of relief. At least I knew that two had survived.<\/p>\n

Then, about half an hour later, I was able to count three of the fledgling mockingbirds at the same time and took a deep breath. They all<\/em> survived the mowing.<\/p>\n

\"YoungYoung Northern Mockingbird in Oklahoma \u2013 Nikon D500, f8, 1\/160, ISO 1000, +0.3 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

Young birds of all species have to face daunting challenges to survive. They need to learn to find food and water on their own, seek shelter from the elements, and understand what to avoid in a very short period of time to survive.<\/p>\n

These young Northern Mockingbirds<\/span><\/a> fledglings stayed safe from the mower, and personally, I’m extremely happy that they did.<\/p>\n

I wish I would have had better light and far less wind to photograph these sweet, young mockingbirds. I did the best I could, though, with the light and wind I had.<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good. It has challenges though!<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a><\/span> to see more of my Northern Mockingbird photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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