Blackbird Babies Fly Away

@CarolDM (203396)

Nashville, Tennessee

May 7, 2020 10:34am CST

Snapped this photo in my front spruce tree. There have been at least three blackbird nests in my yard this year. Very noisy to say the least. They are all starting to fledge at the same time it seems. There are babies in the front and backyard. For blackbirds, they are kind of cute running behind Mom and Dad waiting for food. I snapped this photo as two of them were hiding in the front garden. They are experiencing a whole new world out of the nest. Free at last.

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@Janet357 (75638)

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7 May 20

why are you soo good at picture-taking? love it!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

7 May 20

Thank you. It takes time and patience.

@LowRiderX (22901)

• Serbia

7 May 20

Nice photo

I wonder if we have that kind of bird here, maybe it’s called differently

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 May 20

Thanks, blackbirds should be there I would think. I looked it up and see you have crows. The blackbird is similar but not as big as a crow.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 May 20

@LowRiderX No they are not aggressive, just very loud and are always in flocks. However, most all birds are protective of their babies and might attack.

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@LowRiderX (22901)

• Serbia

8 May 20

@CarolDM Well, that kind of bird came to my mind, they are the only black birds here. Are they aggressive? Because crows happen to attack people here, especially if they are near their cubs

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@LadyDuck (502148)

• Italy

7 May 20

I can see it, it is so cute, I love baby blackbirds, this is a very good photo.

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@LadyDuck (502148)

• Italy

8 May 20

@CarolDM We have many here too, those are happy birds, they sing all the day long.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 May 20

@LadyDuck Another reason I love nature so much.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

7 May 20

They are everywhere. At least two or three nests I have seen. Thank you.

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@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

7 May 20

That's a cute picture of the blackbird fledgling.

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@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

9 May 20

@CarolDM It must be cute to watch.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 May 20

@just4him They are like little chicks following their Momma.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

7 May 20

Thanks, they are all over the yard.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

8 May 20

the birds are so neat. I found a bird nest in a large pot of English Ivy I have on the deck. the odd thing is that I never saw a bird. It was just the empty nest.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

8 May 20

@CarolDM That's likely what happened.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 May 20

@RubyHawk And they should build in a another spot.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 May 20

Often the birds will build and then get scared off by other birds or predators.

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@Nakitakona (59987)

• Philippines

9 May 20

I love birds. I love watching them playing at the garden of my wife.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 May 20

Same here, I have a memorial garden for my son.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 May 20

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@Nakitakona (59987)

• Philippines

11 May 20

@CarolDM That's wonderful. You have a very thing to care of.

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@snowy22315 (208746)

• United States

8 May 20

They must be adorable to see in person.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 May 20

They really are, all birds are to me.

@much2say (57760)

• Los Angeles, California

7 May 20

Aw It's an exciting moment for the little ones! Fly and be free!

www.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

7 May 20

Yes it really is if you think about it.

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@wolfgirl569 (135583)

• Marion, Ohio

7 May 20

Thats a good photo.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

7 May 20

Thanks I got lucky.

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@RasmaSandra (97912)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

8 May 20

That is a great photo cute blackbird.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 May 20

Thanks I got lucky again with this shot.

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 May 20

They'll be on their way soon, no doubt.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 May 20

Yes this is the front yard. They flew from the backyard already.

@shubhu3 (36463)

• New Delhi, India

8 May 20

That is a beautiful picture.

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@shubhu3 (36463)

• New Delhi, India

8 May 20

@CarolDM You are good at it.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 May 20

Thanks I got lucky.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 May 20

@shubhu3 You are very kind Thank you.

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

8 May 20

@CarolDM I see only one there. It looks like he or she is on the lookout for something or someone.

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

8 May 20

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 May 20

They hide inside the tree.

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@freelancermariagrace (29342)

• Philippines

8 May 20

That is a nice picture

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 May 20

Thank you.

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@GreatMartin (23670)

• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

7 May 20

Now they just have to deal with humans shooting them!!! (Taking pictures that is!)

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

7 May 20

I try to stay out of their way as much as possible.

@amadeo (111937)

• United States

7 May 20

Good afternoon.That was a wonderful shot there.You are a pro.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

7 May 20

Afternoon, I got lucky with this one before the presets caught me. Thanks.

@Courtlynn (67089)

• United States

7 May 20

They must love being free.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

7 May 20

I am sure they do.

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@JohnRoberts (109841)

• Los Angeles, California

7 May 20

Go forth into the world, my children!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

7 May 20

So true John.

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@thelme55 (79311)

• Germany

7 May 20

What a beautiful photo! Lovely bird. I am glad you were able to take a photo.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

7 May 20

Thanks, the babies are everywhere.

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@LindaOHio (222222)

• United States

7 May 20

Excellent photo. All your babies are flying the coop.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

7 May 20

Thanks, they are all leaving at once. Still no bluebirds.

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