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heidi sollars

LITCHFIELD PARK

Description

A possible Say’s Phoebe and it’s nest with four chicks.

Category

Nests Near Humans

Species

Anyone Recognize These Chicks?

These sweet little guys hatched in my front porch on top of my porch light. I think the parents are a Say's Phoebe. Does anyone recognize these chicks? They didn't look so good; but the parents haven't abandoned the nest and they seem to be moving; so, I am keeping a close eye...from a distance. I put out meal worms and water for the parents.

6 responses to “Anyone recognize these chicks?”

  1. HeartForNature says:
    April 26, 2020 at 5:26 pm

    Hard to tell from the photo, but yes I agree with you. It looks like a phoebe or flycatcher.

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  2. HeartForNature says:
    April 26, 2020 at 5:35 pm

    Check this out if you’re worried about them:
    http://www.helpbabybirds.ca/s/found/index.html

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  3. HeartForNature says:
    April 26, 2020 at 5:37 pm

    Or this:
    https://nestwatch.org/learn/how-to-nestwatch/faqs/i-think-the-nest-was-abandoned-how-can-i-be-sure/

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  4. Micah Grove says:
    April 26, 2020 at 5:40 pm

    Yep its a Say’s Phoebe for sure.

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  5. heidi sollars says:
    April 26, 2020 at 6:04 pm

    Thank you so much for the input!

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  6. Coco Quinn says:
    April 26, 2020 at 7:31 pm

    Same, agree with Micah

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