Feb 15 2010
A New Adventure
This little Western Bluebird fledgling has been out of the nest less than a day. It is one of five that fledged on this day. The sixth one fledged the following morning. Out in the world for the first time and will not return to the nest again. The youngsters disperse closeby until they have practiced better flight. The parents keep track of the little ones as they leave the nest. This one found refuge near the base of a plum tree in the yard. They are still dependent on the parents for another 21-28 days. They may flock together in a family group and may join other families in their fall migration.