Date: 6/27/26 11:09 am From: Daniel Getman <000003a484abda6a-dmarc-request...> Subject: Great Crested Flycatcher leaves the nest box - hurrah!
I’ve been monitoring this nest box for 2 weeks now, every 1-2 days. There were originally 5 eggs and then at least 4 fledglings. But when I checked again, there was only 1 left. I suspect a snake got them. I estimated the Lone Survivor would fledge on or about tomorrow June 28.
Today, for the 1st time, the nestling was sitting at the nest box hole, calling for food.
It would occasionally flap its wings, making me think it was close to leaving the nest. Well it did. It just suddenly flew out and up into the nearby trees.
Hurrah!
As I’ve been monitoring this nest box, I’ve seen and heard an Indigo Bunting, but could never get any photos. Well today it was very cooperative, spending time in the tree line, as well as the nearby prairie field, providing great photo opportunities. I especially like the one where it’s perched on a Common Milkweed plant.
Photos can be viewed at: flickr.com/photos/dgetman/sets
Dan Getman, Kirksville, northeast MO
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