Emily Stashower
Bethesda, MD, United States
Lucky Shot – Walked by the nest, heard some noise, looked at the nest quickly and took the picture (with a cell phone). I’m not a professional, I don’t alter images – I just enjoy watching nature as is.
Species: Mourning Dove
This is as good as “nestlings” get in photographs: obviously newborns, but recognizable as birds. Very good composition and context in the circumstances with even a highlight accenting one of the chicks.