Where did Mama go?

Mourning Dove, juvenile (Zenaida macroura)

2009 August 24

Baby Friend

Red-bellied Woodpecker (Juvenile)
2009 July 28

Tiny Hopper

Baby Rabbit
2009 July 28

No legs, yet

Tadpoles

2009 May 30

"Here's looking at you kid."

Eastern Gray Squirrel
Sciurus carolinensis

2009 May 26

26 Ducklings with Mama

Wood Duck
Aix sponsa

Not your Mama!

This baby bird is not the bird you would think at first glance. The larger bird, a (House or Purple) Finch, is actually being fed by the smaller, a Chipping Sparrow. I think the Sparrow felt sorry for the baby Finch and became either an adopted parent or a babysitter. If the Sparrow hopped one way the Finch would follow, all over the yard.

Baby Rabbit

The influx of baby critters is increasing. This baby rabbit is hopefully the last remaining baby from a nest I found in my front yard. I had to bury 3 of 4 from that nest, but I never found the last one. This baby is right about the correct size, adjusting for a bit of growth. The larger rabbit is a regular visitor and based on the observation, could be a parent. That rabbit chases away any other rabbits except this baby.

Baby

Every year we have Northern Cardinals take up residence in our Pine trees and raise a family. This photo is one of two babies I spotted today. It appears to be holding a Black Oil Sunflower seed in its mouth. Two days a go the babies were having a flying lesson near the feeder. I suppose they are now big enough to become regulars like their parents.

From this image I cannot tell if this bird will be a male or female, but as soon as it is mature enough it will be easy to tell.