Hadeda Babies by Meisiekind

Photography • Animals • posted on Jan 02, 2009

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I have a whole family of Hadedas (Ibis family) nesting in a huge tree in my neighbours yard. Most of the tree however is hanging over on my side. About a week ago three babies fell (or were kicked out) of the nest. One died from the fall. I didn't see it and my gardener removed it. These two were then left. The one in front had a slight limp. I think he might have sprained a muscle with the fall. I called a nearby shelter for injured wild animals and they encouraged me to keep an eye out and see if the mother still feeds them before bringing them in. Sadly, the one at the back died two days ago. We suspect that the mother knew he was weak and only fed the front one. I am happy to report that his leg healed completely and his mother feeds him regularly. He is strong and now started hissing at us when we get too close. He has taken up the one small pond in the front yard as his haven!!!! Hold thumbs with us that the little guy makes it! Thank you for popping in and for your valued comments and favs on my previous upload. Have a great weekend! Hugs, Carin xx

Comments (40)

PD154

7:01AM | Sat, 03 January 2009

Excellent capture Carin, I like your framework here, which draws the eye to the birds, well done.

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DAVER2112

7:35AM | Sat, 03 January 2009

Wonderful image! :)

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Susank

7:47AM | Sat, 03 January 2009

Ohh! They are gorgeous. Very great work

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MrsRatbag

12:14PM | Sat, 03 January 2009

Wow, excellent shot of these little guys! I've never heard of them before (not that I've heard of so much anyway!) but they're beautiful....

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Richardphotos

2:21PM | Sat, 03 January 2009

obviously you are a caring person. seems like nature makes calls on which one is the stronger.does not seem fair, but at least it's offspring maybe strong

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timtripp

2:32PM | Sat, 03 January 2009

marvelous image!

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amota99517

4:07PM | Sat, 03 January 2009

This is a great shot! I'm glad that one of the birds made it.

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JaneEden

5:02PM | Sat, 03 January 2009

Thank goodness Mum came back to feed them, it is sad about the weaker one not making it though. This is an excellent capture and presentation Carin. hugs Jane xx

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