This morning up in Sax-Zim Bog it was all about “juveniles”. Youngsters are either already fledged and flying, but still demanding to be fed … or their first foray away from the nest will be real soon. This younger Broad-Winged Hawk Chick was still on the nest.

Meanwhile about ten yards away the older sibling was branching, but not yet flying.

A pair of Sandhill Cranes were hanging out on Cranberry Road. I took a few photos, but then turned around and left them alone. I suspected a colt was near.

Finally when I returned home and was getting ready for my bicycle ride, I scared two Flickers out of my garden while descending the stairs. I think the one on the left is the juvenile, and it was getting lessons on finding food from Dad.