Wednesday Wildlife, new brood hatching

While cutting weeds on Sunday, I came across several nests of red-winged black birds in the small walnut trees. All were empty but one had three newly hatched young along with a fourth emerging from its egg.

 

Of course, the parents were none too happy with me and I moved on down the row after taking this snapshot. I hope I didn't disturb them too much as I'd like to hear their songs from the electric wire next year.

Notice the workmanship on the nest with its interwoven grasses. With that kind of quality, it should have withstood the wind and rain that hit the acreage on Monday.