Yes, it's already that time of year when the little ones start to pop up. Anyone can add photos or stories regarding this years young.
(I don't think anyone else has already started this for 2019 but let me know if there is one somewhere that I missed)
Last year's thread is HERE
At Marshside yesterday I was surprised to see a couple of young Mallards with mum and dad but then today I saw another Mallard mum trying to herd 7 little ones who were doing a fine impression of random particles, heading in every direction as fast as they could possibly go. I suspected disaster when they passed in striking distance of a fishing Heron, but Mum put herself noisily in the way at the last moment and the Heron didn't try to get past her.
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Nige Flickr
Couple of late-ish youngsters in my garden today
Can see yellow on this BB's beak
Robin a bit too speedy ... as usual
Yesterday I had a visit from a young Goldfinch, colours on wings but just a plain brown head ... no pic unfortunately!
2013 photos & vids here
eff37 on Flickr
Lovely photos and footage of the two fledglings
WendyBartter said:they look so bemused by life!
I know the feeling lol
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Regards, Hazel
Plenty of mud yesterday at Titchwell with the scrape water level low. Despite its camouflage there were quite a few young Shellduck about
Tony
https://www.flickr.com/photos/wherryman/
A young male Chaffinch getting used to the summer weather!
And a weakly marked young Nutty with a very pale head
Got these pics on 20th, not so good res as through kitchen window but the content is sweet
Lot to learn
WendyBartter said:
Still brilliant captures.
Mike
Flickr: Peak Rambler