The Fairy Hatching….Your imagination is your only limitation in the Enchanted Forest / “The sensitive plant was the earliest, / Up-gathered into the bosom of rest; / A sweet fae child weary of its delight, / The feeblest and yet the favourtie, / Cradled within the embrace of light.” Image copyright © 2007 Shanina Conway. Copying and displaying or redistribution of this image without permission from the artist is strictly prohibited
A Greylag Goose gosling aged three days. Location the University of York.
At-At hatchlings
These two little babes are brand new; they hatched only one day ago. Mother Cardinal spends most of the time in the nest, keeping them warm, while Father Cardinal makes visits to the nest with grub worms and all sorts of goodies for the ravenous chicks. One of the three eggs didn’t hatch so that means more food for this healthy pair. Any sign of activity at the nest and these two pop up with bills wide open, anticipation quivering in every molecule of their tiny bodies. I’d like to dedicate this image to Kimberly Palmer who wanted a peek at these two after I mentioned they had hatched.
I’ve been watching Mama Chickadee very closely and noticed she was delivering worms and such to the nesting box. A quick peek inside and sure enough, the eggs have hatched and I see five baby birds. (Only four bills are evident here but trust me; there are at least five little ones in the nest.) There were six eggs so I’m not sure if baby number six is hiding behind his sibllings or if egg number six just didn’t hatch.
I usually don’t work on children but I suggest them. / This is the first child I’ve worked on, since this is a / CG child I suppose I am still suggesting. Hatching: doko-stock / unholy-stock / wb-skinnerstock / amptone-stock / darkrose42-stock
Central Netted Dragon (Ctenophorus nuchalis) week old hatchlings, native to arid regions of Central Australia. ©2008 Shannon Plummer. All Rights Reserved. / www.shannonplummerphotography.com / www.centralnetteddragon.com
The reason I nicknamed this amazing flower a Hatchling is because it appears as though he is breaking open (hatching) Really was such a unique and fascinating thing to watch, I could have watched it all day.
The tenderness in this little bluebird mama’s face as she watches at the doorway for hubby’s return with grub for their babies speaks to me of Mother Love, one of the most sublime forces on the planet. But her gentleness is only one facet of her nature. Not only does she nurture the little ones in the nest while waiting patiently for her mate, but she also emerges as a fierce huntress, going out into the world and bringing back to the nestlings grasshoppers, crickets, worms, and whatever sustenance she can find for her growing brood. Mother Love is tender but tough, gentle yet strong, hovering close to the “home fires” but speading her wings and facing the dangers of the outside world, too.
Teensy’s been sitting in a rosebush all morning after passing finals with flying colors, jetting from the nest, and joining the big wide world. I couldn’t resist taking Teensy’s formal graduation portrait.
When words can’t express themselves. / send an I Don’t Care Chick Only when you want to send the very worst. When you don’t care, show it! Please this is not directed at anyone, so do not take it personally. It’s just funny. Check out the “I Don’t Care” Giraffe Card . Check out the “I Don’t Care” Bear Card The “I Don’t Care” Animals are copyright Paul Gitto A Catbird Hatching out a bit too early. / Best Viewed Large Please visit my Birds Gallery / Or visit my website Cometman.com
I traveled to visit my parents today, they have a lovely piece of property in the middle of nowhere, Florida. I was lamenting over the very overcast day, but decided to take the walk down to the lake with my camera anyway. And what should I find, to my surprise, a pair of Sandhill Cranes with a newly hatched little one! I was so thrilled! The mother crane kept leaning down to check on her little hatchling…it was so lovely! Sandhill Cranes are thought to be the oldest surviving bird species in the world. The Florida Sandhill (Grus canadensis pratensis), which is one of the non-migratory species, is severely threatened due to unregulated hunting in the past, and currently due to development and loss of habitat. Sandhill Cranes are huge birds, they stand at least 4 feet tall and have a wingspan of up to 7 feet. Sandhill cranes feed on a large assortment of grasses, roots, berries, and tubers, as well as insects, crayfish, frogs, snakes, and small mammals. This species of crane mates for life. I was so happy to see that these cranes have chosen a bit of space on my family’s property to call home More Sandhill Family: More Photography: /
The chamber was filled with flowers and vines, / The light was the sunshine that shone in the garden, / One could say it is almost symbolic of the Garden of Eden, / Cocoons were spaced out ,almost as if growing off a vine, / Even thru their spacesuits, / they can sense the smell of roses and wild flowers, / CRACKLE!!! / The 3 Aliens turn, / A cocoon was opening up !! / Then ,a hand appears…reaching out into the air !!! / Stunned and curious, / They see a human-like female child arise from her birthing place, / The garden that had sustained this world had given it’s first arrival !! A gentle smile rewards this occasion, / Minds touch,thoughts complete an exchange, / Confirmation, / The New children of Earth were ready to take their place / with their new Parents…..... By James Michael Avalos 8/5/2008
I thought I’d do the bluebird version of the “Golden Arches” and joined two images, one of the mother and one of the father, delivering “buggy burgers” to the little ones. Note my crude attempt at the double arches (not the best but it was fun trying). Bluebird babies, I’m happy to report, have graduated from the kiddie burger to the man-size monster loaded with calories and cholesterol.
Central Netted Dragon (Ctenophorus nuchalis) week old hatchlings, native to arid regions of Central Australia. ©2008 Shannon Plummer. All Rights Reserved. / www.shannonplummerphotography.com / www.centralnetteddragon.com
This male Eastern bluebird made numerous trips to the nesting box during the late afternoon hours while Mama Bluebird kept close watch over the newly hatched babies inside the nest. Each hunting excursion lasted about fifteen or twenty minutes, and he’d always return with a tasty tidbit for the little ones in the nest. In this photo, he gave me a stern look before delivering a caterpillar to the awaiting babies that have voracious appetites. As the babies mature, Mama will be more active in the hunting process as the chicks demand more food and space becomes too crowded for her to remain inside the box with the growing young ones. It’s a joy to watch the bluebird family in their busy lives.
The beautiful Green Python, start off as a magnificent yellow (Australian species) before undergoing a spectacular colour change and taking its adult colour of bright green.
awwww….just awwwww ♥ Nikon D70 (Duds) – Auto / Focal Length 90.0mm / Exposure 0/013 (1.80) / Aperture f/5.6 / AF Zoom-Nikkor Lens / ED 28-200mm / f/3.5-5.6G IF
I was taking down a nesting box to check its condition when I was surprised by a mother chickadee as she flew out the opening. I had no idea she had built a nest and that some of the eggs had already hatched! This is what I found when I looked inside—two newly-hatched chickadees and two pink and white speckled eggs that have yet to divulge their hidden treasures. What a lovely find on this beautiful April day! Brand new chickadees that will eventually emerge into the world to grace us with their lively twittering presence!
So much for chocolate eggs. For the Train Collaboration we give thanks to Kathleen, the creator, Gustav Nordlands, the Nest builder, Kookylane, maker of Blue, and Georgiegirl, Bee keeper and Egg producer. / Hold the train, look out for the Fire Lizard hatchling who has joined the party.
Endemic Australian lizard, Central Netted Dragon (Ctenophorus nuchalis) ©2007-2008 Shannon Plummer. All Rights Reserved. / www.shannonplummerphotography.com / www.centralnetteddragon.com /
The male Eastern bluebird hovering protectively over his babes in the nesting box is a wonderful symbol of fatherhood and a great way to say Happy Father’s Dad to that special dad who has offered security and warmth to his family. (This photo was taken late in the afternoon as the sun was setting, and the bluebird was facing west with the day’s last light shining on him).
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