Not surprisingly the nest that had four Great Blue Heron chicks now only has three. I don’t know what happened to the fourth; he might have fallen or the other three might have driven him over the edge as they competed for food.
The three that are left have gotten quite active, spending some of their awake time chewing on each other.
They also practice “wingercising,” working their wings before they take their first flights.
Sorry to hear about the lost chick. They do to toughen up fast.
Excellent photos Ellen.
Yes, it was disappointing, but I think the other three have a better chance now with less competition for the food their parents bring. Thanks, Belinda!
What a neat thing to get to witness! Beautiful photos!
It is really a treat to get to watch these chicks. Thanks, Rebecca!
Disappointed to one was lost. 🙁 Beautiful images, Ellen, I don’t know how these and other such large chicks manage to grow in such tight quarters.
Yes, but I think it gives the other three a better chance to thrive. I know, its sort of amazing that they reproduce at all!
Wonderful captures.
Thank you!