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Blackbird - fledgeling

Turdus merula

Photo by LauraMaria
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Notes:

There was a pair of blackbirds getting very defensive as I walked along the path. I wondered why, and then I spotted a fledgeling sitting on a branch! He seemed kind of oblivious to me, while his parents darted around nervously on the ground.

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Comments (2)
LauraMaria
Yes, I love his little face too! Merci beaucoup, Luc, tu est tres gentil!
LucBertrand
OH the taking ! We can see the little legs and his little face :) The parents of babies birds are protective hihihi I too have seen the bird act like this and they are angry too close :)) Nice pictures

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PublishedMay 23, 2011

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