U of Alberta - 2009 / Damon & Radisson

[bev.]

I like to make sure all get fed.

they seem to move in and out and all get their share.

[bev.]

A very wet adult and it is like a monsoon here in St. Albert. I do not know if it is as bad in edmonton. But looks pretty wet also

[bev.]

yup!! you blink an eye and they change

cold and raining today. All huddled together

[bcbird]

When did all those black feathers come in?  Wow!

[bev.]

A few more shots of the kids .
You can really see their changes
they are snuggling because of the cool damp weather.

Hope it stays away from Winnipeg for a few days

[allikat]

Oh how they grow up soooo fast...*sigh*

[gramma]

Great pictures.  I also couldn't believe how small the parent looked surrounded by the four chicks.  As you say it must be the male. 

[bev.]

I had a quick stop over today at he site.
both parents were on the ledges at College Plaza .they can get protection from wind and rain there and still see kids.
and kids can see them

[bcbird]

Must be the male?

[nibs]

Beautiful pics! Do they ever "dwarf" the parent with their size.

[allikat]

Great shots Bev...Love them.

Feed me, feed me, feed me, feed me....sleep!

[bev.]

Few shots form this morning. we are to have a lot of rain over the next few days
their  tail feathers are coming in and changing by the minute

[bev.]

I f you had seen them at the banding, the  little one was not so little
I have been out most of the weekend but will post picutres again tomorrow

[bcbird]

Often I, too, am reminded of our Cassie last summer when these guys peer out.  Especially cute is when they rest their chin on the edge.  They seem so much bigger now, but think of the excitement and crowding when they get to the flapping stage!

[sami]

They seem to have done another double-in-size-over-the-weekend stunt. Caught them sitting up and looking out of the nest box. The littlest one still looks little, though.