Feeding Time

This juvenile Purple Martin is one of two left to fledge. The parents are starting to coax them out more & more and occasionally don’t bring them something to eat. This time dad brought food for this wide-mouthed, happy juvie. By the next day I believe this same juvie had moved outside the gourd and was sitting on the “front porch.” It won’t be long at all until it flies free. I will miss them, their joyous calls & songs and wish them well as they begin their travels south. We are happy hosting them and being Purple Martin landlords. This photo was phone-scoped through my iPhone.

Grounded Baby Purple Martins Get a Meal

Three Purple Martins ended up on the ground for a couple of days when Hurricane Arthur blew through. Undaunted by the change of nest residence, the parents continued to feed the young ones until they were able to fly a day or so later.