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Baby Northern Mockingbirds in My Yard

September 5, 2025July 7, 2025 by Steve Creek
Two baby Northern Mockingbirds resting on pine needles at the base of an oak tree.

Spotted baby Northern Mockingbirds in my yard on July 4th. A rare and exciting encounter with fledglings up close.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Baby birds, backyard birdwatching, fledgling birds, northern mockingbird, summer birding 1 Comment

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Blue Jay Fledglings Beyond the Beg

March 19, 2026June 1, 2024 by Steve Creek
Blue Jay fledgling begging for food at a backyard feeder with crest raised

Blue jay begging behavior shows how young birds call, posture, and depend on parents after leaving the nest.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags Baby birds, begging calls, Bird behavior, bird communication, blue jay fledglings, Nature Photography, Parental Care, wildlife

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Blue Jay Fledglings Thriving in Backyard

March 27, 2026May 24, 2024 by Steve Creek
Young Blue Jay Quenching Its Thirst

Watch blue jay fledglings grow and gain independence in my Arkansas yard, including how they find water and adapt to backyard life.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags Baby birds, Bird behavior, bird development, Birdbath, blue jay fledglings, Nature Photography, wildlife

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Downy Woodpecker Fledgling Feeding

March 26, 2026May 15, 2024 by Steve Creek
A downy woodpecker feeding its young on a branch, with both birds facing each other as the adult transfers food to the waiting chick.

I photographed a downy woodpecker fledgling being fed in my yard and watched a close moment of parental care.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags Baby birds, Birdwatching, Downy Woodpecker, feeding behavior, fledglings, Parental Care, Wildlife Photography, young bird development 3 Comments
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