Time to Feed the Young #WordlessWednesday

Many of our local birds are raising families right now.  Even after the young leave the nest, certain species of birds continue to feed their young for a few days (or longer).  Sometimes it's the father.  Sometimes it's both parents.

I apologize for the blurryness-a downside of my iPhone 13 mini and its zoom.  

The downy woodpeckers (left side feeder) have been introducing their young to our feeders.  I've seen this hungry pair for a couple of days now.  The juvenile is on the left - they usually look a bit ragged.

Here, Dad has flown away.  The youngster is waiting for him to return on the left feeder.  On a nearby fence, a male Northern cardinal (the red bird on the right) perched.

A few minutes later, I saw, for the first time this year, a juvenile Northern cardinal.  I couldn't take that picture; it happened too quickly.  The juveniles, both male and female, look like female Northern cardinals (which are mainly brown with some red and a red beak) except for the ragged feathers and a black beak.  "Our" cardinals had three broods last year.  

Later, the male (left) and female (right) showed up without the youngster.  Again, sorry for the blurriness.

I look forward to seeing more bird families.

Joining Sandee at Comedy Plus for #WordlessWednesday.