Waiting for Mama

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© Judy and Wayne Wanamaker
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Photo Info
UploadedApril 11, 2012
TakenApril 11, 2012
MakeEastman Kodak Company
ModelKODAK EasyShare Z980 Digital Camera
Exposure1/80 sec at f/4.5
FlashNo Flash
Focal Length33.9 mm
ISO64

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This pair of baby bluebirds (see the end of a beak on the left) is waiting for their mother to bring them bugs. She has been working very hard to keep them fed, as they are constantly hungry. Their father essentially committed suicide on Easter, when he attacked his own image in a window; breaking his neck. The mother has been doing double duty since then, and the babies are thriving so far. She is a brave little mother bird.

17 responses

  • Edith O'Dell

    Edith O'Dell gave props (11 Apr 2012):

    Great shot hope they make it

  • daniele castellucchio

    daniele castellucchio   gave props (11 Apr 2012):

    great capture!!!!!!!1

  • Maurie A

    Maurie A gave props (11 Apr 2012):

    awwww.... bless her heart....I'm sure that's hard work to keep them both fed by herself..... poor Daddy :~( he was just trying to protect them......I have a pair in each one of my houses, no eggs just yet..... but, I STILL have the nasty sparrows building nests near by!! Fabulous shot, btw ;~)

  • Leslie Hunziker

    Leslie Hunziker   gave props (11 Apr 2012):

    fannnnntastic!

  • James Wiley

    James Wiley   gave props (11 Apr 2012):

    Just an exceptional close up capture and a sad but fascinating story!

  • Susan Littlefield

    Susan Littlefield   gave props (11 Apr 2012):

    Oh my gosh! A superb capture! What a brave mama bird!

  • Ioana Caravan

    Ioana Caravan   gave props (11 Apr 2012):

    Great shot! I hope they will survive!

  • Donald Garrett

    Donald Garrett   gave props (12 Apr 2012):

    How dramatic and exciting!! A great glimpse into birdie life. That little mama sure saved the day for those little ones.

  • Nadeem Shafi

    Nadeem Shafi   gave props (12 Apr 2012):

    Chuckled out loud... adorable.

  • Shirley Valencia

    Shirley Valencia   said (12 Apr 2012):

    how sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Ken O'Brien

    Ken O'Brien gave props (14 Apr 2012):

    Brilliant capture!

  • Regenia Brabham

    Regenia Brabham gave props (15 Apr 2012):

    AWWW! The poor girl. Such a sweet family to raise. It did not take her long to replace him did it.

  • Regenia Brabham

    Regenia Brabham gave props (15 Apr 2012):

    I wanted to add that this is a wonderful capture. I love the framing the house creates.

  • Ann Reece

    Ann Reece   gave props (16 Apr 2012):

    I asked about the father bird to soon! Such a tragedy for the mama bird and go good that another male stepped in to help her out. It is so heartwarming to read that : )

  • JamesHarmon McQuilkin

    JamesHarmon McQuilkin   gave props (20 Apr 2012):

    Wow! framed so well--love the matching colours with the beak and the bark---so much emotion here

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search gave props (24 Apr 2012):

    Aww, so sweet and adorable!!!

  • Leanne Silva

    Leanne Silva gave props (30 Apr 2012):

    What a tragic story! Poor father!

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