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July 17, 2012

Two Chicks!

The second nighthawk chick hatched a day after the first one. 
Chick the Younger is now 3 days old.  Mama seems to hover over them most of the time.  We thought the chicks would quickly become mobile and hide in the junipers, but with their amazing camouflage, they are able to hide in plain sight.
In this video, Mama does her injured act to lure us away.  When we follow her, she hisses at us like a snake in an attempt to frighten us.  Admiring her protective instincts, we left her to do her thing and take good care of the babies.
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23 comments:

  1. GeorgeTuesday, July 17, 2012

    Both of these chicks are true fuzz balls. I hope you'll be able to check up on them and keep us posted.

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  2. Betsy Banks AdamsTuesday, July 17, 2012

    Isn't this just amazing??? Just makes me so excited... Loved the video... Mama is really hissing at you!!!!!!

    Those babies are cute fuzzy ones.... How special
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  3. LindyTuesday, July 17, 2012

    You two always find the most interesting things! The videos were excellent!

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  4. CarolTuesday, July 17, 2012

    What a beautiful sight those two little fuzzy chicks....

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  5. Lisa WilsonTuesday, July 17, 2012

    That's really cool to see! Cute chicks.

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  6. GaelynTuesday, July 17, 2012

    Great camouflage. I am surprised Mom hasn't moved them.

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  7. Pierre BOYERTuesday, July 17, 2012

    "Fragilité"
    Best regards from France,

    Pierre

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  8. RamakrishnanTuesday, July 17, 2012

    Lovely bundles of fur and great act by the mama night jar. Thanks for sharing these wonderful images.

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  9. PhotoLeoGrapherWednesday, July 18, 2012

    ... remarkable work! Amazing way of life... Congrats!

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  10. AnonymousWednesday, July 18, 2012

    The chicks are naturally well camouflaged and Mama certainly has a terrifying hiss.
    Thanks for the update.

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  11. DeniseinVAWednesday, July 18, 2012

    Great photo of the chicks and amazing camouflage. Loved the video, thanks Janie and Steve.

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  12. sweetbayWednesday, July 18, 2012

    lol "terrifying"

    She must do the double broken wing act because nightjars have weak feet.

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  13. Busy Bee SuzWednesday, July 18, 2012

    Two chicks with an awesome Mama!!!

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  14. EG CameraGirlWednesday, July 18, 2012

    The babies look so vulnerable...but I'm sure Mama knows how to care for them.

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  15. UnknownThursday, July 19, 2012

    Cute!!!

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  16. The Equestrian VagabondThursday, July 19, 2012

    very cool!!! i've seen just-hatched killdeer who also lay on the ground and you wonder how they survive, but they do. The nightshawks have been around here the last several weeks, I've just never been lucky enough to find a nest!
    - The Equestrian Vagabond

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  17. kayerjThursday, July 19, 2012

    that is so amazing.

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  18. troutbirderSaturday, July 21, 2012

    Fascinating . I'm just catching up as it took a while to replace a defunct computer and Mayo has been busy clearly up a few medical issues for me...

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  19. EcoRoverWednesday, July 25, 2012

    Great vid! Thanks for the follow up Nighthawk post--really cool birds.

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  20. AnonymousThursday, July 26, 2012

    Wow!
    I found your blog by accident, stay on longer.
    Crazy pictures birds.

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  21. ashokWednesday, August 01, 2012

    wow..sweet

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  22. EcoRoverWednesday, August 08, 2012

    Hope all's well and your absence is from too much summer fun!

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  23. roentareSaturday, August 11, 2012

    Simply gorgeous to look at this. Thanks for sharing

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