When I got there the birds were out feeding but I did get a visit by the Northern Mockingbirds one by one.
I walked over to where I saw a White-winged Dove last time but could not find it again. Instead, a few Common Grackles flew down to the grass and I tried to get closer for some shots. I love getting shots of Grackles when they are lit up in the sunlight. Usually it is blues and purples but today I got a more golden sheen.
I saw a few more Common Grackles along the edge of the shrubs and palms. Suddenly, I realized these were babies! A minute later, the adult hopped over and fed one of the fledglings.
Closer to me, the other youngster kept in the shade before catching up to the family. I can't recall seeing juvenile Common Grackles before. Fun.
Back at the apartments, a few male Purple Martins flew in and were soon joined by a female. They preened and headed back out to feed.
I still don't see any babies yet. I had to wait for the Sun to break through the clouds to get another shot of one of the males.
Guess since there were no babies in the apartments I will have to return to check for young birds next chance I get. Fine by me.
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