[EBB Sightings] More Babies in our Patio

Over the weekend we have had two more fledglings arrive in our patio, but 
they are not additional Chestnut-backed Chickadees.  The two California 
Towhees we have been seeing come to collect mealworms have brought their two 
fledglings to eat here, also.  Rosita told me this morning that she saw the 
two young CA Towhees being fed by one adult this morning.  After lunch I saw 
one young bird feeding itself, but then being glad to have mom or dad feed 
it, too.

The Chickadee young have learned how to eat on their own from the seed 
feeder.  Rosita saw them go to the peanut feeder this morning.  It must be 
exciting for a young bird to be able to find a new source of food.  They are 
also using the bird bath on their own.  We didn't even have to put out a 
rubber duck or plastic boat to attract them to the water.

Hugh B. Harvey
Walnut Creek