Settling In

The two fledglings seem to be adjusting to their new surroundings south of the playground.  The area has a Northern Mockingbird nest, so there are now American Robins, Blue Jays and Northern Mockingbirds mobbing the fledglings at times.

While I was there this afternoon they both got fed, one a pigeon and one a rodent.  Rather than being brought the food directly by the parents, as they did a week ago, the adults are now perching near the fledglings.  Then one of fledglings flies up to the parent and takes the food away rather aggressively.

(The pictures and video below have graphic images of the rodent being eaten.  The video shows the rodent being disemboweled, so viewer discretion is advised.)

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