Fledgling Collection (page 9)

Little Owl (Athene noctua) three young, one yawning, perched at nesthole entrance in early morning, Oxfordshire, England, June

Little Owl (Athene noctua) juvenile, yawning, perched beside nest cavity on tree in farmland, West Yorkshire, England, June

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

Young Little Ringed Plover chicks in bag waiting to be ringed

Little Ringed Plover chick being held before a BTO bird ring is fixed on its legs

Little Ringed Plover chick about a week old, having a BTO bird ringed put on its leg

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)

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) chick, stretching and flapping wings at nest in tree, silhouetted at dusk, Cairngorms N. P
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) chick, stretching and flapping wings at nest in tree, silhouetted at dusk, Cairngorms N.P. Inverness-shire, Highlands, Scotland, July

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

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

Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike (Coracina novaehollandiae) chick, sitting at nest on branch, fledgling about to leave, Queensland, Australia, November

Barn Owl (Tyto alba) chick, close-up of head, England, July (captive)

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

Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto), fledglings also known as squabs

Boy with baby chick

The bird has a mouse-brown coloured body with dark grey wings. The chaffinch is in mid-flight with its wings diagonally above its body

Hand-rearing young Starling (Sturnus vulgarise) sitting in small wicker basket, using pipette

Fledgling kelp gull in flight C017 / 1922
Fledgling kelp gull in flight. Recently fledged kelp gull in its immature plumage learning to fly. Kelp gulls (Larus dominicanus) breed on coasts and islands through much of the southern hemisphere

Juvenile kelp gull catching a mussel C017 / 1941
Juvenile kelp gull catching a mussel. Kelp gulls (Larus dominicanus) breed on coasts and islands through much of the southern hemisphere

Fledgling swallow. Fledgling barn swallow (Hirundo rustica) perching on roof tiles. The barn swallow is the most widespread species of swallow in the world

Eremophila alpestris, horned lark
Plate 18 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Turdus torquatus, ring-ouzel
Plate 38 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

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"Fledgling: A Glimpse into the World of Young Birds and their Adventures" Great spotted woodpeckers teaching their fledglings the art of drumming on trees, creating a symphony in the forest. Witnessing a tender moment as a tree sparrow feeds its hungry fledgling on a delicate branch of Hawthorn, nurturing it for future flights. The young male kingfisher fiercely defends his territory along the Middle Elbe, proving that even they can be mighty warriors. Gracefully gliding across Wichelsee lake in Switzerland, a mute swan guides its two cygnets through their first swimming lessons - an enchanting sight to behold. Raindrops glisten on the feathers of young kingfishers as they bravely face nature's challenges along the Middle Elbe in Germany, learning resilience from an early age. In Western Australia's eucalypt forests, an adult budgerigar sits proudly on a hollow branch while its curious almost-fledged juvenile peeks out into the vast world beyond. Amidst Russia's Arctic tundra, a snowy owl juvenile takes flight during summer days near Dikson - showcasing nature's beauty and adaptability against harsh conditions. Fledgling robins harmoniously sing melodies under sunny skies, announcing their arrival to the world with joyful tunes that fill our hearts with delight. Starlings diligently feed their precious fledgling chicks amidst urban gardens in Greater Manchester, UK - reminding us that nature finds ways to thrive even amidst concrete jungles. A daring Northern Saw-whet Owl fledgling ventures outside its nest cavity for five days in Connecticut USA during June - exploring new horizons and embracing independence at such a tender age. Perched delicately on a branch in Lucerne, Switzerland.