The Daily Bucket is a nature refuge.
We amicably discuss animals, weather, climate, soil, plants, waters and note life’s patterns.
We invite you to note what you are seeing around you in your own part of the world, and to share your observations in the comments below.
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I checked my old photos to be sure I identified the title picture correctly. I found a photo of a parent feeding a pair of chicks the day they left the nest. I noticed the distinct white flecks along the tail of the adult (though the head is hidden behind the electrical wire nut) I was able to notice the longer beak that slightly turns down. Having the chick land on my leg was a thrill I can’t explain.
Here is another picture of the chicks ready to fly. I have found nothing about the tuff-feathers over the chicks ears.
Below are photos of other Wrens we have had nesting on the porch.
I have watched different species of adults court and build nests in my yard. I think of them as family as I watch their progress during the growth cycle. Being able to see the young leave the nest and thrive around the house is worth all the time I spend outside. Here are a few of the species I have watched grow here.
The Tanager above was born in the Red Oak in my back yard with another chick. The photo below is one of the Tanager chicks the next spring.
Red Headed Woodpeckers were born and raised in a telephone pole across the street. There were three chicks in this brood and they hunt in our yard.
American Bluebird born in a wooden bird house in the neighbor’s yard. One of several Bluebird families around the house.
Three Blue Jay chicks were born in the same Oak as the Tanagers. I lost one chick to a Spotted King snake before it could get over the fence and the safety of the woods. The adults did a good job of distracting the snake and saved the other two.
Another part of Nature here in my yard. Both species thrive and life continues.
Cardinals and Thrashers have raised chicks in the woods behind the house. Red-Bellied Woodpeckers, Pileated and Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers have mated down the hill and brought their young up to feed in my yard. I almost forgot to add an insect. Here is a visitor from earlier this year. I welcome all creatures and hope the find a niche here.
Another youngster that came to the house.
Thank you for stopping by and hope new birds find your home a welcome place also.
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What’s up in nature in your area today?
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