Slow going but babies are growing

I have greatly enjoyed going to some bird fairs recently with some "bird friends", and learned a lot as well from the judges of the bird shows.  The breeding season is coming along slowly, but I am having some exciting babies.

the great Clarence Culwell with the winners at the Temple bird show

 Even Texas is getting some fall colors this year.

silver and ?pastel babies gouldians

left most may be a pastel? the 2 on the right are silvers

new shaft tail babies just fledged few days ago!!

this one is a little lighter than it's siblings, may be a cream?

Mao, trying to blend into the background...

Lucky, acting timid as usual