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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Both of these chicks are true fuzz balls. I hope you'll be able to check up on them and keep us posted.
ReplyDeleteIsn't this just amazing??? Just makes me so excited... Loved the video... Mama is really hissing at you!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThose babies are cute fuzzy ones.... How special
Hugs,
Betsy
You two always find the most interesting things! The videos were excellent!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful sight those two little fuzzy chicks....
ReplyDeleteThat's really cool to see! Cute chicks.
ReplyDeleteGreat camouflage. I am surprised Mom hasn't moved them.
ReplyDelete"Fragilité"
ReplyDeleteBest regards from France,
Pierre
Lovely bundles of fur and great act by the mama night jar. Thanks for sharing these wonderful images.
ReplyDelete... remarkable work! Amazing way of life... Congrats!
ReplyDeleteThe chicks are naturally well camouflaged and Mama certainly has a terrifying hiss.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update.
Great photo of the chicks and amazing camouflage. Loved the video, thanks Janie and Steve.
ReplyDeletelol "terrifying"
ReplyDeleteShe must do the double broken wing act because nightjars have weak feet.
Two chicks with an awesome Mama!!!
ReplyDeleteThe babies look so vulnerable...but I'm sure Mama knows how to care for them.
ReplyDeleteCute!!!
ReplyDeletevery 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!
ReplyDelete- The Equestrian Vagabond
that is so amazing.
ReplyDeleteFascinating . 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...
ReplyDeleteGreat vid! Thanks for the follow up Nighthawk post--really cool birds.
ReplyDeleteWow!
ReplyDeleteI found your blog by accident, stay on longer.
Crazy pictures birds.
wow..sweet
ReplyDeleteHope all's well and your absence is from too much summer fun!
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous to look at this. Thanks for sharing
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