Bluebird Babies Are Sixteen Days Old
By CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
Nashville, Tennessee
July 22, 2020 11:54am CST
The three bluebird babies in my backyard house turned 16 days old today. They will be fledging any moment now. I have been watching every day, as you never know the exact moment or day.
The parents will slowly stop feeding as often to try and lure them out of the house. Can you imagine how scary it would be to make that first flight out of the house!
This morning I actually saw a beak peeking out. That will happen sometimes a few days before they fly. I am watching these babies as often as I can so I won't miss the moment they leave. And usually the runt (smaller one) will be the last to leave.
It is a miracle to see these babies leave the nest, about five feet off the ground, flying. The parents will stay with them for several weeks once they leave to teach them how to hunt for food and survive, hopefully.
Cannot get any more photos. If I open the door, they could leave too soon and not make it. But I did get this photo. Look at the baby peeking out. He/she is probably saying what the heck is outside that door. So exciting. 
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@popciclecold (40214)
• United States
22 Jul 20
I use to sit in a swing and just watch birds, it a thrilling experience. But I have not been fortunate enough to watch them grow I know you enjoyed it.
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@popciclecold (40214)
• United States
22 Jul 20
@CarolDM You didn't make a mistake doing it.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Jul 20
@popciclecold I agree, have been doing this over ten years now.
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@ptrikha_2 (49775)
• India
22 Jul 20
You are surely enjoying your time with these lovely birds!
And the new profile picture is interesting to see!
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@moffittjc (128854)
• Gainesville, Florida
22 Jul 20
Wow, the babies have grown so big! I thought for a second that the bird in the photo was one of the parents!
I have always been amazed at how baby birds learn or know how to fly. How do they know to flap their wings? How do they know how hard to flap to keep them airborne, or how to turn and change directions? It always amazes me that they can do it successfully.
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@moffittjc (128854)
• Gainesville, Florida
22 Jul 20
@CarolDM You said in your other post that your were going to take down the birdhouse after the bluebirds left. Do you just take it down until next season and then put it back up?
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Jul 20
Yes, I have been watching all day with the binoculars. They will leave any times now. Excited and sad at the same time. It is all instinct. Other than that I have no idea. It is another miracle of nature I believe. Some birds have to learn after they leave the nest, now that is dangerous.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Jul 20
@moffittjc Yes, it will stay in the garage until next spring. They got a late start this year.
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
23 Jul 20
what a great picture thanks for the update!
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 Jul 20
@DocAndersen No, the heat got to me. Maybe next year. 
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
23 Jul 20
@CarolDM The camo outfit doesn't work?
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@LindaOHio (222898)
• United States
23 Jul 20
How cute! Maybe they plan on staying home and becoming a burden on their parents. Just kidding. :-)
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@LindaOHio (222898)
• United States
24 Jul 20
@CarolDM The bluebirds are so pretty.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
24 Jul 20
@LindaOHio Thanks. i have to agree.
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@Syukriyanto (230)
• Indonesia
23 Jul 20
I really like your story. a unique and exciting experience
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36847)
• Pamplona, Spain
24 Jul 20
Lovely write up about the latest adventures of those lovely creatures.
Look at its little face love it.
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@wolfgirl569 (136008)
• Marion, Ohio
23 Jul 20
That is a cute photo. Hope you see them.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
22 Jul 20
What a thrilling experience to see those youngins growing up!
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@garymarsh6 (24100)
• United Kingdom
23 Jul 20
OH what wonderful news that has made me beam how exciting.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 Jul 20
Yes! I was so excited to see this brave baby take his first peek. A rare shot. And I now wait looking through my binoculars from the deck and my windows inside. I have to keep my distance so they don't fledge too soon. But any day now and they will be gone.
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