Fledged Collection

Great spotted woodpeckers (Dendrocopos major) on a branch. The adult at left is feeding the fledgling at right. Photographed in June, in Dorset, UK

USA, Oregon, Blue Mountains. Recently fledged Great grey owlet

Puffin Fratercula arctic fledgling Inner Farne Northumberland summer

Woodpigeon Columba palumbus (squab) fledgling not long out of the nest July UK

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Kentish Plover newly fledged chick May. Akrotiri, Cyprus. Date:

European Blackbird (Turdus merula) fledgling, perched in bush, Merseyside, England, May

Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) three juveniles, newly fledged, bathing at birdbath in garden, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England, June

Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) juvenile, newly fledged, drinking at birdbath in garden, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England, June

Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) chick, fledgling perched on ivy growing up walls of castle, Bamburgh Castle, Bamburgh, Northumberland, England, June

Barn Owl (Tyto alba) two juveniles, recently fledged, standing on post at dusk, Norfolk, England, July

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Hoopoe - recently fledged bird perching on ground (Epupa epops) Date:

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Eurasian Nuthatch - almost fledged Nuthatch chick looks out of its breeding burrow in an Apple Tree in spring (Sitta europaea) Date:

Goldfinch adult regurgitating food to fledged young

Little Owl (Athene noctua) adult and juvenile, perched on dead branch in farmland, West Yorkshire, England, July

Little Owl (Athene noctua) adult feeding grub to juvenile, perched on dead branch in farmland, West Yorkshire, England, July

American Robin (Turdus migratorius) adult female with two young, foraging on garden lawn, North Dakota, U. S. A. June
American Robin (Turdus migratorius) adult female with two young, foraging on garden lawn, North Dakota, U.S.A. June

Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) juvenile, calling, perched on fencepost, August (captive)

Australian Raven (Corvus coronoides) adult with young, begging for food, Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Australia, February

European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) chick, fledgling waiting to be fed, standing on garden path, Hadleigh, Suffolk, England, May

Great Tit (Parus major) adult feeding chicks, fledglings out of nest, perched on willow twig, Warwickshire, England, June

Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) juvenile, newly fledged, perched on lichen covered barn roof, Elmley Marshes N. N. R
Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) juvenile, newly fledged, perched on lichen covered barn roof, Elmley Marshes N.N.R. Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, July

Young Barn Swallow newly left its nest

White-throated Dipper (Cinclus cinclus) two young, newly fledged, standing on rock at edge of river, Rjukan River, Hardangervidda, Telemark, Norway, June

Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) chick, fledgling emerging from nestbox, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, June

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) two fledglings, perched on branch at old nestsite, Cairngorms N. P
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) two fledglings, perched on branch at old nestsite, Cairngorms N.P. Highlands, Scotland, July

Merlin (Falco columbarius) juvenile, newly fledged, perched on branch, Abernethy National National Reserve, Strathspey, Cairngorms N.P. Highlands, Scotland, July

Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) chick, fledgling in flight, taking off from nest, Venice Rookery, Venice, Florida, U.S.A. March

Mountain Bluebird (Sialia currucoides) juvenile, perched on branch, Utah, U. S. A. May
Mountain Bluebird (Sialia currucoides) juvenile, perched on branch, Utah, U.S.A. May

A noontime rest for a full-fledged assembly worker at the Long Beach, Calif. plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. Date 1942 Oct

Black-faced Woodswallow (Artamus cinereus) two young, sitting together on branch, Outback, Northern Territory, Australia

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"Fledged: A Glimpse into the World of Young Birds" From the majestic Great spotted woodpeckers in the USA's Oregon Blue Mountains to the adorable recently fledged Great grey owlet, nature unveils its wonders through these young avian creatures. Witnessing a Puffin Fratercula arctic fledgling on Inner Farne, Northumberland during summer is like stepping into a fairy tale. In Leicestershire, England, a European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) fledgling sits gracefully on a garden lawn, showcasing its delicate beauty. Meanwhile, not far away in July UK, a Woodpigeon Columba palumbus squab takes its first steps outside the nest. Picture No. 11067535 captures an endearing moment as an European Blackbird (Turdus merula) fledgling perches cautiously in a bush in Merseyside, England during May. And over at Thirsk in North Yorkshire, we find Common Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) making their debut into the world with confidence and curiosity. One juvenile starling finds solace atop a birdfeeder while another three siblings joyfully bathe together at a birdbath nearby. Not to be outdone by their peers, yet another newly fledged starling perches gracefully on a branch of an ornamental cherry tree. These young birds remind us of life's constant cycle of growth and renewal. They symbolize hope and resilience as they venture out into unknown territories with determination and grace. Their presence brings joy to our gardens and serves as gentle reminders that nature continues to thrive around us. So let us cherish these fleeting moments when we catch glimpses of these feathered youngsters exploring their surroundings or taking their first sips from birdbaths – for it is through them that we are reminded of the beauty and magic that lies within our natural world.