PWPs at nineteen days old.

What these images lack in quality, they hopefully make up for with content.
I wish I wasn't such a slow learner when it comes to post processing. Or everything for that matter

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Very nice Barry.

Well those are just adorable. Those little ones are so cute and must have been so fun to watch!

2n10 wrote in post #16958155
Very nice Barry.

butterfly2937 wrote in post #16958160
Well those are just adorable. Those little ones are so cute and must have been so fun to watch!

Thank you John and Cheryl.

I forgot to mention the best part. The little ones usually make a low pitched buzzing kind of sound. Tonight, while waiting for supper, the little girl got impatient and started a high pitched "wok wok wok" call for her parents. I had no idea that they could call like that as such a young age. It was loud and it was amazing.

What an experience Barry, your getting an education.

I just love following your story and photos Barry! Well done.

So cute! I'd love to have a nest near me.

The story is pretty amazing. We all know your contending with natural light, high ISO and a wide open lens. I think these shots are awesome.

Now they're looking like mom and dad! Pretty awesome they're around for you to photograph like this!

Looki very nice Barry, the IQ is steady getting better! Are you using a tripod?

Precious

Wow, that looks like a whole lot of fun Barry. Great stuff. [Green with envy here.]

Sweet captures Barry!

You've got us all on the edge of our collective seats Barry, and we're loving every image you bring us; and they seem to only get better.
Again, what a unique family portrait w/Dad doing his duty in your 1st image. Your 2nd image is simply to die for. Not only your unique opportunity and access to these growing youngsters, but the image of the little boy and girl hanging out of the nest cavity.....adorable! I think this is the first image where I could tell the genders of the kids. Just your average American Pileated family....

SJC from VT wrote in post #16958679
I just love following your story and photos Barry! Well done.

Thanks Sandy!

Crimzon wrote in post #16959577
So cute! I'd love to have a nest near me.

Too cute indeed! This is an amazing experience . . . I'll try my best to share it with you.

WhidbeyHiker wrote in post #16959581
The story is pretty amazing. We all know your contending with natural light, high ISO and a wide open lens. I think these shots are awesome.

Thanks Whidbey! Your comments are too generous. I wish I could do better.

heyBJK wrote in post #16959593
Now they're looking like mom and dad! Pretty awesome they're around for you to photograph like this!

Awesome is the right word. I've used it a lot the past couple weeks!

Oldjackssparrows wrote in post #16959691
Looki very nice Barry, the IQ is steady getting better! Are you using a tripod?

Thank you very much Bret. Tripod, cable release, and all the hints I can get are being used. Now if only we had a good photographer to use them . . . Thanks again!

LV Moose wrote in post #16959699
Precious

I agree. The pictures don't do them justice. Thanks!

Nighthound wrote in post #16959868
Wow, that looks like a whole lot of fun Barry. Great stuff. [Green with envy here.]

I feel like I've gone on vacation in my own back yard (o.k., almost my own back yard). In the past I've turned green with envy over other peoples pwp posts. I never thought I would get such an opportunity.

TedEllis wrote in post #16960744
Sweet captures Barry!

Thanks Ted!

CamFan01 wrote in post #16960761
You've got us all on the edge of our collective seats Barry, and we're loving every image you bring us; and they seem to only get better.
Again, what a unique family portrait w/Dad doing his duty in your 1st image. Your 2nd image is simply to die for. Not only your unique opportunity and access to these growing youngsters, but the image of the little boy and girl hanging out of the nest cavity.....adorable! I think this is the first image where I could tell the genders of the kids. Just your average American Pileated family....

Thank you very much Steve. They have got to be one of the most photogenic creatures on earth. As one of my friends said: "Dr. Seuss couldn't have dreamed up a more unusual bird."
Thanks again!