fledge capable of flying, from Middle English flegge, from Old English -flycge; akin to Old High German flucki capable of flying, Old English flEogan to fly -- more at FLY
intransitive verb, of a young bird: to acquire the feathers necessary for flight or independent activity
2 comments:
What a wonderful photo!
You do realize that song is going to be stuck in my head all day...at the very least!
ah, lovely. our view from indiana was not so eclipsish, but luckily we have friends in distant lands.
ps i do so have a soft spot for that song.
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