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Our Baby Birds - Page 2 |
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Young American Robins quickly start to develop their red breasts. |
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They hide behind rocks or think they're invisible in trees - calling for
Mom and Dad to bring some tasty morsels. |
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The young Red-winged Blackbird on the left is already developing the
characteristic red-orange feathers of its species. |
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The baby Downy Woodpecker looks like a ball of feathers. Soon it will develop the skills it needs to join in the hunt for food. |
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This Northern Flicker has a great spot for raising the young,
although it seems to be a bit of a squish! |
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From a pea-sized egg, hummingbirds are born. The baby Rufous Hummingbird on the left waits for food. On the right, a female Rufous takes a break from hovering and feeding. |
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Some Canada Jays are permanent residents in harsh mountain environments, so it's important that they mate, build a nest and raise their young quickly in the Spring.
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This young Canada Jay - also known as the Gray Jay or Whiskey Jack - will quickly develop its adult plumage. It will also develop the friendly curiosity which makes it popular favourites with campers and hikers. |
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Young birds require their parents to bring them food and here a young Pine Siskin is receiving a tidbit from one of its parents. These young birds never seem to get enough and their wings flap endlessly when one of the parents is in nearby. |
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A common House Sparrow demonstrates its parenting skills
as it feeds its young. |
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These two youngsters, the Junco on the left and House Finch on the
right, are enjoying a quiet moment... |
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...but when food's being delivered, things are a bit different. |
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Red Crossbills have specialized beaks with which they are able to open pine seeds. However due to the chemicals in the seeds, they require lots of water in their diets. Here a pair visits the water dishes while on the right, Little Junior enjoys a drink too. |
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