Young Bird Collection (page 6)

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

Northern Lapwing -Vanellus vanellus-, chick, Seewinkel, Burgenland, Austria

Mute Swan -Cygnus olor-, chick with reflection, Seewinkel, Burgenland, Austria

Young Mute Swan -Cygnus olor-, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Young Mute Swan -Cygnus olor-, preening, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Young Mute Swan -Cygnus olor-, spreading its wings, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Young Mute Swan -Cygnus olor- standing in water, flapping its wings, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Red-backed Shrike -Lanius collurio-, male feeding young birds in the nest, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Great Crested Grebe -Podiceps cristatus-, swimming juvenile

Icterine Warbler -Hippolais icterina-, adult bird at the nest shortly before taking over a pack of feces from the young

Lesser Gray Shrike -Lanius minor- adult feeding young in the nest, Hortobagy, Hungary, Europe

Barn Owl -Tyto alba- passing a mouse to a young bird

Barn Owl -Tyto alba- shortly after delivering a shrew to a young bird

Duckling, Mallard Duck -Anas plathyrhynchos-, reflection

Ducklings, Mallard Duck -Anas plathyrhynchos-

Eurasian Coot -Fulica atra- adult bird with a chick, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Great black-backed gull -Larus marinus-, young bird not yet fledged, Bird Island Hornoya, Varanger, Norway

Golden Orioles -Oriolus oriolus-, young bird, chick, precocial bird, begging at the nest in an acacia tree, Bulgaria

Golden Oriole -Oriolus oriolus-, adult male, watching over the nest, in a walnut tree, Bulgaria

Black Stork -Ciconia nigra-, juvenile bird on a meadow, Allgau, Bavaria, Germany

Black Storks -Ciconia nigra-, juvenile bird, left, adult bird, right, Allgau, Bavaria, Germany

Whooper Swan -Cygnus cygnus-, Vastra Gotaland County, Sweden

A young Common Cuckoo -Cuculus canorus- is fed by its host, a Eurasian Reed Warbler -Acrocephalus scirpaceus-, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Duck with ducklings at Gruner See or Green Lake, Tragoss, Styria, Austria

Great Crested Grebe -Podiceps cristatus-, adult bird with chicks on its back on a lake, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Kingfisher -Alcedo atthis-, young bird regurgitating a pellet, Middle Elbe, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Great horned owl -Bubo virginianus-, young bird, captive, Germany

Young Mute Swan -Cygnus olor- taking off from water, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Northern Fulmar -Fulmaris glacialis-, young bird, near Vik i Myrdal, South Coast, Iceland

Eagle Owl chick with staring eyes

White Cliffs
circa 1870: Town of Dover nestling under its white cliffs as seen from New Pier. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Spotted sandpiper chick (Actitis macularia) camouflaged in dead leaves
Ivvavik National Park, Yukon Territory, Canada

Masked booby chick, Galapagos lslands
Chick of Masked BoobyGenovesa IslandGalapagos Islands, Ecuador

Emperor penguin and chick
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Emperor penguin with chick resting on its feet to keep warm. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Powerful chick or Ninox strenua
Powerful owl chick or Ninox strenua only a few month after fledging

Roseate Tern with baby under its wing Lady Elliot
Lady Elliot Island nesting site in the Great Barrier Reef

Aylesbury duck chick poking trough shell

A baby Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) in mid-flight with wings raised

Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) hatchling next to broken egg shell

Carolina duck (Aix sponsa), seated duckling

Moorhen chick three quarters emerged from egg

Golden pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus) chicks

Araucana chicks

Barn owl (Tyto alba) chick

Humboldt penguin (Spheniscus humboldti) chick, side view

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In the vast and diverse world of avian wonders, the young bird emerges as a symbol of hope, resilience, and beauty. From the powerful owl chick spreading its wings for the first time to the adorable Common Merganser ducklings exploring their watery playground, these fledglings captivate our hearts with their innocence. Traveling to Antarctica's Snow Hill Island, we witness a breathtaking sight: emperor penguins gracefully waddling on ice alongside their fluffy offspring. In Middle Elbe, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, a young male Kingfisher fiercely defends his territory against any perceived threat. On Wichelsee lake in Sarnen, Switzerland, Europe unfolds a heartwarming scene; a Mute Swan glides elegantly through the water accompanied by two precious cygnets. Meanwhile, raindrops fall gently on another group of young Kingfishers in Middle Elbe - nature's symphony blending with their vibrant feathers. A cuckoo nestled in an unsuspecting host's nest reminds us of nature's cunning ways while highlighting the complexities of survival. Returning to Middle Elbe once more reveals more enchanting moments with those charismatic Kingfisher youngsters. Across oceans and continents in North America lies another family portrait - a serene image capturing the gracefulness of Mute Swans nurturing their offspring amidst tranquil waters. The Australian Tawny Frogmouth Oil Painting showcases yet another facet of youthful charm found within this fascinating avian realm. Drawing inspiration from La Fontaine's Fables comes "Lark and her little chicks, " reminding us that even small birds can achieve great things when united. And who could forget "Eagle and Owl, " where wisdom meets ambition in an epic tale? From majestic owls to playful ducks and regal swans – these glimpses into the lives of young birds remind us that they are not just creatures soaring through skies but also symbols embodying strength, tenderness, and untamed spirit.