Violet-Green Swallows - Fledged 07-11-15 WBW

My Violet-Green Swallow babies all filed out of the nest one after the other this morning, right on schedule.

Today is day 25 and that is the average time it takes to fledge.

They did everything right on schedule!

After a couple of hours out of the nest one flew back in the nest box and they all spent time on the garage roof.  Mom and Dad are as busy as ever keeping track of them and taking care.

Here's a short video of one in the box and one on the roof. They are a little clumsy landing,  but considering they just started flying a couple of hours ago it's absolutely amazing how well they do!

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Violet-Green Swallow Babies!!

These little babies didn't mess around, last night there was no *Pipping going on that I could see. All the eggs looked fully intact. This morning, we have babies!

 

 

  Than moments later I was lucky enough to catch mom feeding.
  What a wonderful adventure and I'm so excited to share it with you! Check back often, I'm going to attempt to have something to share everyday so we can all watch the progress as these babies grow every day!                                          *pip⁴ pip/ verb gerund or present participle: pipping

1. (of a young bird) crack (the shell of the egg) when hatching.

   

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Pip Watch Starts Today

Tomorrow will be day 15 since the eggs were laid which is the average incubation time for Violet-Green Swallows so it's possible some of them could start hatching today.

I got in to the nest yesterday when mom was gone and took some pictures, it's very difficult to get a decent picture in that small space.

Watch this space, I hope to have lots of new video of tiny little babies soon!

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Violet-Green Swallow Nesting - Wild Bird Wednesday

 

Mama has been collecting for the nest!

Handsome couple!

Still watching and waiting.
One day she'll be in the nest dozens of times the next day only a few. She is a tease! :) It has to happen soon, I've been watching her for 3-4 weeks!

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