Black-backed Splendid - first fledgling

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SamDavis
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Just fledged - my first ever wren. I'm pretty happy! :D
Not sure but I think there's at least one more hiding.

Here's some video - https://youtu.be/5Mff1xT1Zpg
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I thought the nest had failed because they are currently constructing a new nest - must be for the next clutch.
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Excellent, well done Sam :thumbup: Craig
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Great stuff. He looks to be a very attentive father - and gorgeous in the sunlight too.
That young one is very well developed. I just had my first young Turquoise Splendid for the season fledge a few days ago & its a bit underdone compared to your little dude.
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Very well developed . . probably been hiding in the bush for a couple of days unseen
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well done Sam!

Father looks a million bucks 2!

Hope you find another.
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SamDavis
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Definitely 2 - might be 3. One of them is a bit underdone (all legs and gape) compared to the one pictured above.
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Well done Sam,
I would say the odds may be in your favour for all three, no predators and plenty of TLC.

Good luck,

Ken.
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Congratulations. The first one is always special.

They look great. Hope you have many more.
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Stunning birds Sam such a bright blue color , btw what is the shrub they are nesting in.
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finchbird2015 wrote:Stunning birds Sam such a bright blue color , btw what is the shrub they are nesting in.
They're sitting in a grevillea - not sure of the name. The nest is in a westringia down quite low - about 2 foot above ground.
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