Fledgling Collection (page 10)

White-throated Dipper (Cinclus cinclus) two young, newly fledged, standing on rock at edge of river, Rjukan River, Hardangervidda, Telemark, Norway, June

Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike (Coracina novaehollandiae) chick, sitting at nest on branch, fledgling about to leave, Queensland, Australia, November

Barn Owl (Tyto alba) chick, close-up of head, England, July (captive)

Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) chick, fledgling emerging from nestbox, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, June

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) two fledglings, perched on branch at old nestsite, Cairngorms N. P
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) two fledglings, perched on branch at old nestsite, Cairngorms N.P. Highlands, Scotland, July

Merlin (Falco columbarius) juvenile, newly fledged, perched on branch, Abernethy National National Reserve, Strathspey, Cairngorms N.P. Highlands, Scotland, July

Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) chick, fledgling in flight, taking off from nest, Venice Rookery, Venice, Florida, U.S.A. March

Mountain Bluebird (Sialia currucoides) juvenile, perched on branch, Utah, U. S. A. May
Mountain Bluebird (Sialia currucoides) juvenile, perched on branch, Utah, U.S.A. May

Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto), fledglings also known as squabs

Boy with baby chick

The bird has a mouse-brown coloured body with dark grey wings. The chaffinch is in mid-flight with its wings diagonally above its body

Hand-rearing young Starling (Sturnus vulgarise) sitting in small wicker basket, using pipette

Fledgling kelp gull in flight C017 / 1922
Fledgling kelp gull in flight. Recently fledged kelp gull in its immature plumage learning to fly. Kelp gulls (Larus dominicanus) breed on coasts and islands through much of the southern hemisphere

Juvenile kelp gull catching a mussel C017 / 1941
Juvenile kelp gull catching a mussel. Kelp gulls (Larus dominicanus) breed on coasts and islands through much of the southern hemisphere

Fledgling swallow. Fledgling barn swallow (Hirundo rustica) perching on roof tiles. The barn swallow is the most widespread species of swallow in the world

Eremophila alpestris, horned lark
Plate 18 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Turdus torquatus, ring-ouzel
Plate 38 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Skylark (Alauda arvensis) chick, eight-days old, standing on grass having just left nest, Suffolk, England, July

Arctic Tern, Sterna paradisaea, adult on nest feeding young, Nesseby, Norway

Cuckoo - Chick being fed by Willow Warbler (Phylloscopus trochilis) Cuckoos are Brood Parasites
RJCB-604 CUCKOO - being fed by Willow Warbler (Phylloscopus trochilis) Cuculus canorus Cuckoos are Brood Parasites R J C Blewitt contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Curve-billed Thrasher - fledgling perched on cactus - Arizona - USA - Distribution: southwest USA to southern Mexico
CAN-4055 Curve-billed Thrasher - fledgling perched on cactus Arizona - USA Toxostoma curvirostre John Cancalosi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Oreogn, Coast Range, a Northern Spotted Owl (Strix occidentalis) fledgling

Anhinga, Anhinga anhinga, young in nest, Welder Wildlife Refuge, Sinton, Texas, USA

South Georgia Island, Salisbury Plain. King penguin (wild: Aptenodytes patagonicus). Young molting penguin chick

Eurasian Pygmy-Owl, Glaucidium passerinum, young, Oberaegeri, Switzerland

Greylag Goose, Anser anser, adult with young, National Park Lake Neusiedl, Burgenland, Austria

Fledgling Song Thrush
A fledgling Song Thrush. Date: 1960s

Black-faced Woodswallow (Artamus cinereus) two young, sitting together on branch, Outback, Northern Territory, Australia

Little Owl (Athene noctua) juvenile, recently fledged, perched on gritstone wall, Derbyshire, England, august

Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) fledged young, begging for food, Cley, Norfolk, England, september

Little Owl (Athene noctua) adult feeding young, standing on tree stump, Leicestershire, England, june

Little Owl (Athene noctua) two juveniles, standing on stump, Leicestershire, England, july

Ural Owl (Strix uralensis) mature chick, recently fledged, perched on branch in birch tree, Finland

Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) fledgling chick, standing on stump, Suffolk, England, may

Common Guillemot (Uria aalge) chick, swimming at sea, Inner Farne, Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, summer

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"Fledgling: A Glimpse into the World of Young Birds and their Adventures" Great spotted woodpeckers teaching their fledglings the art of drumming on trees, creating a symphony in the forest. Witnessing a tender moment as a tree sparrow feeds its hungry fledgling on a delicate branch of Hawthorn, nurturing it for future flights. The young male kingfisher fiercely defends his territory along the Middle Elbe, proving that even they can be mighty warriors. Gracefully gliding across Wichelsee lake in Switzerland, a mute swan guides its two cygnets through their first swimming lessons - an enchanting sight to behold. Raindrops glisten on the feathers of young kingfishers as they bravely face nature's challenges along the Middle Elbe in Germany, learning resilience from an early age. In Western Australia's eucalypt forests, an adult budgerigar sits proudly on a hollow branch while its curious almost-fledged juvenile peeks out into the vast world beyond. Amidst Russia's Arctic tundra, a snowy owl juvenile takes flight during summer days near Dikson - showcasing nature's beauty and adaptability against harsh conditions. Fledgling robins harmoniously sing melodies under sunny skies, announcing their arrival to the world with joyful tunes that fill our hearts with delight. Starlings diligently feed their precious fledgling chicks amidst urban gardens in Greater Manchester, UK - reminding us that nature finds ways to thrive even amidst concrete jungles. A daring Northern Saw-whet Owl fledgling ventures outside its nest cavity for five days in Connecticut USA during June - exploring new horizons and embracing independence at such a tender age. Perched delicately on a branch in Lucerne, Switzerland.