On the morning of their 21st day, the nestlings became fledglings by leaving the box. The first one got away about ten minutes before the other four (off camera), but all five got a good loft and flew a sharp arc uphill to places unknown.
From there, the babies and their parents will probably disappear for a while (like maybe two weeks?) as they learn the ropes of life on the outside. They are likely to return to their home yard because they like the mealworms there but it could take some time.
If all goes well, there will be another clutch of nestlings pretty soon, like within five days of this group fledging.This group might already be the second clutch, though, so maybe not. Everything will be ready (the box will be clean) and we can all cross our fingers (like the mama bird crosses her wings when she sleeps!). The parents have been visible by the box all day today post-fledging, but no sign of the fledglings, who can't be TOO far away but also aren't in sight.
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