The Young of 2021 share your photos here

I heard some rustling behind me....

and not long afterwards, decided to take the plunge and feed from the feeder about 1.5 mtrs away from me. I should have had my bribery pot with me....

Such fabulous pictures Hazel! The last one is amazing, caption competition anyone? Seriously though, yes indeed, fingers crossed that they can fatten up quickly.

Thanks,  I think with the parents help they may be able to put on a little more weight,  the sunshine certainly helped the insect abundance although weather is changing to a bit of rain now :(  

down the hatch   !!! 

Hi Hazel,
Splendid shots of meal time, well done.
Trevor

Holy Moley, certainly making sure that that meal goes down the hatch!! Lovely to see them getting fed.

Did they manage 2 or more broods this year Hazy? It's one of the things I miss, not having a horse anymore - Swallows nested in the barn at the yard and he loved watching the fledglings

Germain said:

Did they manage 2 or more broods this year Hazy?

Not sure Caroline,  these were on the coastal path but maybe with the wet May weather they either bred late or managed a late 2nd brood.    The smaller one of the two really needs to put on a lot more weight if it is to make the long migration journey south of the Sahara so I hope it manages to fatten up a bit more;   shame today was dreadful weather on the Wirral coast with more rain on forecast so hope the sun returns to bring out all the insects.    

Below is a selection of youngsters seen on days out at Minsmere and Hazelwood Marshes recently.

Dartford Warbler eying up the Blackberries.

A Common Tern I think.

Stonechats.

And a young Spoonbill flying over Hazelwood Marshes.

Best Wishes,

Trevor

Fabulous additions Trevor, thanks :o)

Hi PB,
Thank you.
If you liked those pics there are a lot more on 2 of my posts from a few days ago -
"2 Hot sunny days around the reserve in September"
and
"A trip to Hazelwood Marshes with the lure of Spoonbills"
Trevor