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Black-backed Splendid - first fledgling
Posted: 24 Oct 2015, 09:03
by SamDavis
Just fledged - my first ever wren. I'm pretty happy!
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.
Re: Black-backed Splendid - first fledgling
Posted: 24 Oct 2015, 09:59
by Craig52
Excellent, well done Sam
Craig
Re: Black-backed Splendid - first fledgling
Posted: 24 Oct 2015, 12:03
by Tiaris
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.
Re: Black-backed Splendid - first fledgling
Posted: 24 Oct 2015, 13:17
by arthur
Very well developed . . probably been hiding in the bush for a couple of days unseen
Re: Black-backed Splendid - first fledgling
Posted: 24 Oct 2015, 13:42
by elferoz777
well done Sam!
Father looks a million bucks 2!
Hope you find another.
Re: Black-backed Splendid - first fledgling
Posted: 24 Oct 2015, 13:44
by SamDavis
Definitely 2 - might be 3. One of them is a bit underdone (all legs and gape) compared to the one pictured above.
Re: Black-backed Splendid - first fledgling
Posted: 24 Oct 2015, 19:00
by matcho
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.
Re: Black-backed Splendid - first fledgling
Posted: 24 Oct 2015, 20:33
by Canary
Congratulations. The first one is always special.
They look great. Hope you have many more.
Re: Black-backed Splendid - first fledgling
Posted: 25 Oct 2015, 07:38
by finchbird2015
Stunning birds Sam such a bright blue color , btw what is the shrub they are nesting in.
Re: Black-backed Splendid - first fledgling
Posted: 25 Oct 2015, 16:10
by SamDavis
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.