Barb Reis photographed a newly fledged Red-Shouldered Hawk enjoying baths in the pond. (June 5, 2020).
According to Birds of the World (Cornell, a subscription website), fledges leave the nest at about 6 weeks, though they roost near or in the nest until about 14 weeks. Generally, the fledges are able to hunt for themselves (small mammals, reptiles, amphibians) at about 13 weeks, though a common call through summer are juveniles calling to be fed. By the way, the Red-shoulder Hawk can be described as natural vermin control.
Then, a few more photos of the female Wood Duck at the Barred Owl nesting box.
Last, look! In one of my favorite photographs, Barb took a family portrait of one of the Yellow Crowned Night Heron families. (May 7, 2020)
