Fledgling Birds

Out of the nest A fledgling scissor-tail flycatcher finally perches in a low tree branch Sunday after spending more than 24 hours on the ground upon leaving the nest. The young bird’s mother remained close by to feed her baby and keep an eye out for predators. Photo by Randy Moll
Out of the nest A fledgling scissor-tail flycatcher finally perches in a low tree branch Sunday after spending more than 24 hours on the ground upon leaving the nest. The young bird’s mother remained close by to feed her baby and keep an eye out for predators. Photo by Randy Moll

Photo by Randy Moll

A fledgling scissor-tail flycatcher finally perches in a low tree branch Sunday after spending more than 24 hours on the ground upon leaving the nest. The young bird's mother remained close by to feed her baby and keep an eye out for predators.

Out of the nest

A fledgling scissor-tail flycatcher finally perches in a low tree branch Sunday after spending more than 24 hours on the ground upon leaving the nest. The young bird's mother remained close by to feed her baby and keep an eye out for predators.

Photo by Randy Moll

Photo by Randy Moll

A young robin perches atop some brush in Gentry, July 30, while parents urged it to fly to safer ground.

Photo by Randy Moll

A young robin perches atop some brush in Gentry, July 30, while parents urged it to fly to safer ground.

Photo by Randy Moll

A young robin perches atop some brush in Gentry, July 30, while parents urged it to fly to safer ground.

Photo by Randy Moll

A young robin perches atop some brush in Gentry, July 30, while parents urged it to fly to safer ground.

By Randy Moll

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General News on 08/06/2014