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American Redstart Parent

A pair of American Redstarts nested in our backyard here on Compton Mt, as they usually do. I tried to locate the nest but failed to. Then one day, as I came into the area near the nesting tree, the pair became agitated at my presence. I knew something was happening. I was sure there were young birds nearby, but couldn't see them, so the next morning I took my camera and a chair to the area and sat very still at the edge of some bushes not far from the nest tree. Within a few moments the male Redstart flew into the bushes very near me and went directly to a fledgling that was almost completely concealed by foliage. After watching the male make a few trips with food I took a few photos. Here they are.
American Redstart male feeding a fledgling
American Redstart male feeding a fledgling
Begging for food
Begging for food
Fledgling waiting for more
Fledgling waiting for more
Off for more food
Off for more food