Fledgling Collection (page 5)

Barn Swallow -Hirundo rustica- with nestlings, Thuringia, Germany

Young White Storks -Ciconia ciconia- during flight training on a nest, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Kingfisher -Alcedo atthis-, young female at fishing practice, Middle Elbe, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Begging nestlings, Barn Swallows -Hirundo rustica-, Thuringia, Germany

Great Crested Grebe -Podiceps cristatus- with two chicks in plumage, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Long-eared Owl -Asio otus-, fledged young bird, branchling sitting on a branch, Apetlon, Lake Neusiedl, Burgenland, Austria, Europe

Quail -Coturnix coturnix- chick sitting on gravel road, Namibia

Quail -Coturnix coturnix-, two chicks sitting on a gravel road, Namibia

Juvenile Andean Flamingo -Phoenicoparrus andinus-, salt lake Salar de Surire, Putre, Arica y Parinacota Region, Chile

Young Great Frigatebirds -Fregata minor- in flight, Isla Genovesa, Galapagos Islands

Young Red-footed Booby -Sula sula-, Isla Genovesa, Galapagos Islands

Nazca Booby -Sula granti- with an egg and a chick, Isla Genovesa, Galapagos Islands

Young Great Frigatebird -Fregata minor-, Isla Genovesa, Galapagos Islands

Nazca Booby -Sula granti- on a nest with a chick, Isla Genovesa, Galapagos Islands

Nazca Booby -Sula granti- with a chick, Isla Genovesa, Galapagos Islands

Young Waved Albatross or Galapagos Albatross -Phoebastria irrorata-, Isla Espanola, Galapagos Islands

Imperial Shags or Antarctic Cormorants -Phalacrocorax atriceps-, pair feeding their chicks, Jougla Point, Port Lockroy, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Gentoo Penguin -Pygoscelis papua-, with newly hatched chick, Petermann-Insel, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Gentoo Penguin -Pygoscelis papua- chick in downy feathers, asleep, cooling off, Barrientos Island, Aitcho Islands, Sudliche Shetlandinseln, Antarctica

Gentoo Penguins -Pygoscelis papua-, adult bird feeding chick, Barrientos Island, Aitcho Islands, Sudliche Shetlandinseln, Antarctica

Imperial Shag or Antarctic Cormorant -Phalacrocorax atriceps-, fledged young bird, Jougla Point, Port Lockroy, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Hen with chicks, Kauai, Hawaii, United States

Grey Heron -Ardea cinerea-, juvenile, Tyrol, Austria

White storks -Ciconia ciconia- on the nest, Extremadura, Spain

Bearded vultures -Gypaetus barbatus-, young birds, Extremadura, Spain

Canada Goose -Branta canadensis-, chick, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Grey Heron -Ardea cinerea-, young bird with opened beak, portrait, Hamburg, Germany

Starling -Sturnus vulgaris- on a roof with a chick in its nest, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Starling -Sturnus vulgaris- feeding its chick in the nest, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Great Crested Grebe -Podiceps cristatus-, family, feeding chick in plumage, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Great Crested Grebe -Podiceps cristatus- with chick in plumage, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Oystercatcher -Haematopus ostralegus-, nestling, Buren, Ameland, The Netherlands

Young Spanish Sparrow or Willow Sparrow -Passer hispaniolensis-, Northern Bulgaria, Bulgaria

Lesser Grey Shrike -Lanius minor-, perched on nest with juvenile bird, Bulgaria

Mallard -Anas platyrhynchos- swimming with ducklings, Lake Lucerne, Luzern, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland

Young white storks -Ciconia ciconia-, flying attempts at the nest, Hesse, Germany

White Storks -Ciconia ciconia-, two young storks on a nest during flight exercises, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Greylag Geese -Anser anser-, swimming pair with chicks, Illmitz, Burgenland, Austria

Emperor penguin -Aptenodytes forsteri- with chick on ice shelf, Weddell Sea, Antarctica

Emperor penguins -Aptenodytes forsteri- with chicks, Weddell Sea, Antarctica

Greylag or Graylag geese -Anser anser-, animal family, Camargue, France, Europe

Greylag Geese -Anser anser-, pair with chicks, Camargue, France, Europe

Greylag Goose -Anser anser-, with a chick, Camargue, France, Europe

Sand Martin -Riparia riparia-, young bird, Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Common Kestrel -Falco tinnunculus- passes mouse to young birds, Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Common Kestrels -Falco tinnunculus-, young birds, Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Common Kestrel -Falco tinnunculus-, young bird, Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Sand Martins -Riparia riparia-, young birds in breeding holes, Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

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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.