Meet the Fledglings!

"Little Ricky", one of the male fledglings of Lucy and Desi.

Tania Nachsel of Divine Photos took these awesome photos of some of the fledglings as they flew around the Christmas Tree Trail in Port Orchard, WA on July 8, 2011.  It is so much fun to watch the "kids" as they fly around the farm, vocalizing and chasing each other as they zip around the field.  The fledglings are doing great and are quickly learning how to hunt for insects.  I am so amazed how well they fly and maneuver around the trail. The fledglings are a bluish-gray color, with spots on their chest, but you can tell the males from the females by the coloring on the tips of their wings.  The males will start showing the beautiful bright blue coloring on their wings, which stands out against the gray color.  The females have a lighter blue on their wings.  The fledglings have been hanging out a lot around the residential home of the Christmas Tree farm, and they love perching in the big tall trees next to the home with Desi and Lucy.  A great big thank you to Tania for taking these spectacular photos.  Check out her web site for more great photos at www.divinephotos.net

One of the female fledglings.  She sure blends in well with the tree!

Desi is a great father to his kids.  Here he is with one of the fledglings.

 

Desi is not amused as the fledgling says "Hey Dad!  Feed Me!"