We've got baby birds!

One baby bird is perched not far from the nest, above,
and below are his/her three brothers and sisters!
Watching the threesome reminded me of Larry, Moe & Curly!

If you look closely, you can see 3 babies perched on a branch
and a fourth baby bird is on a branch upper left. Just to the right,
behind the "3 stooges" is the nest. They are fledglings, not yet
ready to fly from the tree. I think they're waiting for mom and
dad to bring food. They're quite vocal, fussing at each other
while waiting. And, when the parents show up, you can
really hear them carrying on! They are just too cute!

Loggerhead Shrike Nest Update

Above is a photo I captured with both birds in the nest this afternoon. Papa bird was bringing mama bird a little snack.
Our little Loggerhead Shrikes are busy these days. Here is a photo I shot as papa bird prepared to bring dinner to mama bird.

Frequently called "butcher birds," these little hawk like birds capture insects and lizards and use the barbs on the fence to carve up their meal.

Mama bird comes down from the nest and sits on the fence for a little break from time to time, but she's never away from the nest for more than a few minutes at a time.

Meanwhile, papa is always scouring the landscape for good eats!