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07-Jul-2019 Donald E. Casavecchia

'Escapee #2'

Lake Frederick, Virginiak

Early June, had six fledge from our single bluebird box. These two (go back two 'previous') like our backyard and return often. After I cleaned out the box, Mom & Dad immediately constructed a 2nd nest with five eggs. Been watching
their development from our open back porch. For unknown reasons, Mom & Pop keep chasing any of the 1st fledglings off. Was of the belief that they were suppose to 'help' with follow-on broods(?)
Anyway, 2nd batch fledglings are now venturing out of the box - last night and this morning, had two 'Escapees'. This one made a hasty exit this morning; can't fly yet, so I put him/her back in the box.

Nikon D800 ,AF-S VR Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8G with TC-20 E II
1/250s f/5.6 at 600mm iso800
DX Image cropped 5x7" Landscape with Size Reduced for Internet Viewing full exif


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Fabienne31-Aug-2022 20:24
Il est adorable ce petit.
Hank Vander Velde08-Jul-2019 01:29
Great experience and photo Don.
hayl07-Jul-2019 21:04
A wonderful photo of this youngster.
Tom Munson07-Jul-2019 17:47
Nice shot, Don. Glad you put him back.
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