Fledgling learns what to eat by watching parent.
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flicker fledgling
This morning (still shooting through the glass sliding door), I saw what I thought was a Gila Woodpecker fledgling but then the parent arrived and it was clear it was a Guilded Flicker because of the spotted underside. Otherwise, they look very similar to the Gila. These photos were shot handheld at ISO400 with a Sigma 18-200mm lens at 200mm.
The fledgling immediately started begging and was fed. I can’t tell if it was mom or dad but I think it was dad.
fledgling with father
I was a little more patient this morning and was able to get a shot of father and son. As you can see, the little guy is still expecting to be fed. He does eat a little on his own, though. (Note the difference in lighting from yesterday. Yesterday it was raining but bright. This morning is overcast and darker. (ISO 800, 200mm, shot handheld through glass door))
Note: I later found that this was a second baby and possibly a female since the feathers weren’t as red.
fledgling
A pair of Cardinals nest here every year. This year they produced a son.