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heidi sollars

LITCHFIELD PARK

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

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Nests Near Humans

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Species: Say's Phoebe

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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