I got this photo yesterday of the Black Phoebe nestlings that are now close to fledging. Their nest is under a footbridge, and in a very difficult part of the bridge to access. Black Phoebes originally nested under an open section of the foot bridge which created traffic problems because Barn Swallows not only nest under there also but love to fly under the footbridge as they forage. So the Black Phoebes started nesting in this very protected section that doesn't have open access for flying swallows which also makes it less desirable for swallow nests.
The bottom pic is an enlargement of the top pic to show, albeit with less quality, more details of the nestlings. SeEtta
I got this photo yesterday of the Black Phoebe nestlings that are now close to fledging. Their nest is under a footbridge, and in a very difficult part of the bridge to access. Black Phoebes originally nested under an open section of the foot bridge which created traffic problems because Barn Swallows not only nest under there also but love to fly under the footbridge as they forage. So the Black Phoebes started nesting in this very protected section that doesn't have open access for flying swallows which also makes it less desirable for swallow nests. 
The bottom pic is an enlargement of the top pic to show, albeit with less quality, more details of the nestlings. SeEtta
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