2018 “Young-uns” An old live oak tree within the Old Burying Ground has a cavity filled with nestling catbirds waiting to be fed. Starlings also use a cavity as a nest. Here are the young birds as they progress from nest to independence, from fledgling to fully-fledged… Leaving the nest cautiously. Young Starling on a gravestone Newly fledged juveniles are able to fly, but look scrappy. Obviously, it’s an awkward life stage for a bird, waiting until feathers grow in. Brown Thrasher fledgling Northern Cardinal fledgling House Fince fledgling American Robin fledgling Brown Thrasher fledgling Brown Thrasher fledgling House Fince fledgling Northern Mockingbird fledgling Carolina Wren fledgling Warbler fledgling May my heart always be open to little birds who are the secrets of living.e. e. cummings Here are other “baby” bird posts to visit: Let the nesting begin >>Great Horned Owl nestlings >> Please follow and like: Share this:FacebookXLike this:Like Loading... Post navigation Fence-sittersLong-legged waders in all their glory