This nestling will soon fledge. As you can see in this photo, its flight feathers are still in sheath. Soon, they will more recognizable as the blue feathers you are accustomed to seeing on bluebirds. The nestlings seem to be well-fed and are all close in size, indicating they are all getting enough to eat. The parents are very protective of the nest. The next week is a critical time for this nest, so please keep your distance when observing. Soon, you will be able to see these birds flying around the fields, and if you watch carefully, you are likely to see the parents continuing to feed them after they have left the nest.
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