The Next Generation by dreamerAngel

Photography • Animals • posted on Jun 20, 2008

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Each year we watch the Bluetits raising their young when they come to use the box in the garden. Every year we are amazed at the relentless effort the parents go to when feeding their babies from dawn 'til dusk non-stop. Their lives are completely devoted to the survival of their young ones and by the time the babies are ready to leave the nest, the parents are quite obviously frayed round the edges from all the flying back and forth with food all day long. Back in May, I was lucky to be around at the time when the babies were getting ready to leave the box and spent a couple of days doing nothing but watch the activities. This was one of a series I took two days before they all left.

Comments (26)

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Flannelman

11:38AM | Fri, 20 June 2008

Cute shot and good timing. They grow so fast. ;-)

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emmecielle

11:39AM | Fri, 20 June 2008

That sweetness!!! :)

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tennesseecowgirl

12:00PM | Fri, 20 June 2008

outstanding photo!!

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Ac-Dc

12:11PM | Fri, 20 June 2008

very good moment of capture.

MrsLubner

1:18PM | Fri, 20 June 2008

How heartwarming! As Flannelman says, they grow fast. The songbirds are one of the fastest maturing of the birds. They have to be to survive. Seems like the bigger the bird, the slower the growth but it doesn't always work that way. Ducks mature faster than pigeons so I guess it depends more on which birds are most threatened.

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Meisiekind

1:32PM | Fri, 20 June 2008

Aaaahhh - what a darling capture!!! Parenting at its best! Well timed image! :)

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furuta

1:46PM | Fri, 20 June 2008

So cute... wonderful shot!!

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MrsRatbag

1:54PM | Fri, 20 June 2008

Wonderful glimpse into nature - and excellent capture!

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durleybeachbum

3:37PM | Fri, 20 June 2008

A great shot!

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danob

4:06PM | Fri, 20 June 2008

Great shot Bravo

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GBCalls

4:08PM | Fri, 20 June 2008

Sweet shot! Well done

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artaddict2

4:25PM | Fri, 20 June 2008

cute capture nicely timed!

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Dreamingbee

4:37PM | Fri, 20 June 2008

ahhhhhh so sweet --- thx for sharing !

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kbatty

5:14PM | Fri, 20 June 2008

Wonderful shot!

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PhrankPower

5:50PM | Fri, 20 June 2008

My what a big mouth! Perfect timing too.

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leanndra

6:53PM | Fri, 20 June 2008

What a precious capture! Very adorable! Lea

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EyeOfTheJen

7:10PM | Fri, 20 June 2008

Good shot but an excellent title...

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odie

9:01PM | Fri, 20 June 2008

This is very cute and not something we all get to witness! Thank you.

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kimariehere

11:10PM | Fri, 20 June 2008

i love this capture!!! awesome timing and fabulous find !!!!!darling!!!

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Littlejock

5:51AM | Sat, 21 June 2008

Very lucky catch, great shot

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Gabrielsdream

6:55AM | Sat, 21 June 2008

Great capture, what a thrill to watch all that activity! Well done!

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lucyjo

7:24AM | Sat, 21 June 2008

Beautiful!

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Flint_Hawk

8:32AM | Sat, 21 June 2008

Wonderful shot!

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RobyHermida

12:48AM | Sat, 05 July 2008

Excellent image. ROBY

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katy555

3:17PM | Sat, 26 July 2008

Great scene, love the idea too..simple but beautiful...

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jimw1

5:09PM | Mon, 20 July 2009

Missed this one Gilly' Beautiful capture' your description of the Parents selfless and unconditional care for the offspring is perfect' the picture is Beautiful but I think your words show the appreciation of the Understanding you have of Motherhood and Life in general........... Jim x