The Rookery Grows Up

ginger_55

so many birds are gone, or I do not recognize them. I don't know what the heat index was, but the birds were not very active, except in spurts, until after sunset. I walked out terrified of the "bad woods" things/people/whatever my mind could conjur.

I am going to church. I worked these up til 5 AM. They are probably not consistent. Am sharing. Decisions made later, they are more a set than a portfolio shot.

ginger

The arrival of the parent bird, the youngster grovels, shamelessly. The youngster is there in the bottom of the photo.








Groveling and posturing continues on the part of the youngster.........



Parent goes "upstairs" to be AWAY from this progeny.
How do they grow up such pretty birds?



The parent makes up his mind, takes off for the other end of the marsh! Alone and bereft, the child practices his/her flying skills......



Then reality sets in........... as evening comes on, I say good-bye.



ginger

Hawkman

Nices series. That third photo is particualry nice - what a moment!
Gene

Steve Cavigliano

I like em all Ginger thumb

Like Gene, the 3rd one really floats my boat Nice and sharp, good color and contrast, nice composition and a most interesting scene


Steve

marlof

Like them all, love the fourth. It reminds me of my nephew when he went through his skating phase...

ian408

Nice series Ginger. Out a the rookery today, I noticed a fair number of
chicks still in the nests.

ian

Ann McRae

I love the story, ginger, and the photos. I have to agree with others that the third photo is excellent!


ann