YES! All six barreds were finally released midweek, when the rain predictions for the next three days were low-to-nonexistent.
There’s a mix of release videos and post-release photos below; I didn’t try for six release vids. That wasn’t gonna happen with these birds. Honestly, I’m surprised any landed close enough by for post-release photos. They were ready to skedaddle!
There’s a mix of release videos and post-release photos below; I didn’t try for six release vids. That wasn’t gonna happen with these birds. Honestly, I’m surprised any landed close enough by for post-release photos. They were ready to skedaddle!
The grackle was also released and, because Nature abhors a vacuum, the very next day a pre-fledgling blue jay came in. He’s already progressed from contentedly sitting in the nest to perching.
The vireo has officially fledged but refuses to attempt self-feeding yet. His flights aren’t great and his perching skills need a little work, as well. He’s also in near-perpetual motion, so getting decent photos of him is nigh impossible. These are the best of a week of attempts.
The crow is testing his wings now but refuses to attempt self-feeding. Corvids can be slow about that.
The juvie screech is looking utterly adorable. Sorry, still no pix of him doing his upside-down “bat-screech.” He hops back to the bottom of the box every time I try...
The two adult screeches have totally opposite reactions to the camera, as you can see below.
Another week should be enough to let the vultures start roaming the yard. They’ll remain in the mini-pen till then. One pen requiring intensive cleaning is enough, thank you—and as much as I love the rascals, they take messy to a whole ‘nother level...
And finally, a housekeeping note: There will be no update next Sunday, July 4.
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