Hi All,
I recently visited a friends colony of purple martins and was able to get
photos of eggs in the nest, newly hatched nestlings, older nestlings, and
adults. I thought some of you might be interested in seeing the pics:
Eggs: http://flickr.com/photos/rlechols/2599514652/
Newly Hatched: http://flickr.com/photos/rlechols/2599514598/in/photostream/
Older Nestling:
http://flickr.com/photos/rlechols/2599514582/in/photostream/
Adults:
http://flickr.com/photos/rlechols/2583339821/in/set-72157604356654073/
http://flickr.com/photos/rlechols/2583339823/in/set-72157604356654073/
http://flickr.com/photos/rlechols/2583339825/in/set-72157604356654073/
Also, my bluebirds are back, with mama incubating 4 new eggs in the same box
she used for her first brood. The house wrens fledged 4 young and are now
establishing a nest in another box in the back yard. Very fun!
Happy Birding,
Rachel Echols
Chester, VA
