that, apparently, baby starlings fall out of their nest before they are quite ready to fly.
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As long as a cat or other predator doesn't find them, they hop around and continue to practice flapping their wings, building their strength up.
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And, if they're fully feathered, there is no reason for human interference.
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They'll stay warm and happy, because not too far away from them,
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their Mommy is watching! She will continue to bring food to her fledglings, until they can fly for more than a few yards and start to fend for themselves.
Cool, huh?
So cool! GREAT PICS! Don't you just want to pick the little bratty birdy up? He looks a bit like that wacky penguin on Happy Feet.
ReplyDeleteI was dumping at Bechtold's and there was a bird sitting there watching me. I thought it was a retarded bird, but now it makes sence.
ReplyDeleteA retarded bird. LOL!
ReplyDeleteCool pics. I have not seen any baby birds around here... but I'm sure they would become food for the various critters that hang out in our barn... and area. ;)