Every year, we have a pair of flycatchers nest in our parking shelter, an old cattle loafing shed. They LOVE this space to nest. Sadly, the first batch of hatchlings were all destroyed by a variety of cannibalistic birds! It was terrible. But I’m happy to say that all 4 in batch 2 have made it to the fledgling stage, are flying around willy-nilly, and will soon learn to hunt for themselves (the above exhausted parent and I both agree this needs to happen very soon).
I live with my husband and crazy kitty. Much of my time is spent writing, reading, and playing with the grands. You can usually find me sipping tea or coffee, nibbling on dark chocolate, and contemplating what to plant next in the garden. If not those pursuits, then I am probably trying to figure out how to cook and live in an RV, creating cards with rubber stamps, walking, hiking, or out snapping photos with my camera.
I love your haiku and photos of the flycatchers. I have never seen them before. I am glad the second brood of nestlings have grown into fledglings and are flying around. Thank you for sharing.
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July 26, 2023 at 4:55 pm
Great pictures!
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July 26, 2023 at 7:25 pm
Thanks! Dug out my digital camera and zoom lens! Too hard to capture the adult though. They are fast!
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July 26, 2023 at 5:45 pm
Angie,
I love your haiku and photos of the flycatchers. I have never seen them before. I am glad the second brood of nestlings have grown into fledglings and are flying around. Thank you for sharing.
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July 26, 2023 at 7:26 pm
Thanks so much, Gail. They are fascinating birds, and the sheer number of insects they eat is amazing! Our own personal bug zappers! 🙂
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July 27, 2023 at 9:31 am
Great shot, Angie! I agree, Mom must be exhausted.
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July 27, 2023 at 2:17 pm
Thanks, Eleanor! I would be!
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