The baby is growing up. This picture was taken over the weekend. Mom and dad have been bringing worms to feed the baby. We have enjoyed watching them land on the bench and hop up to the nest. Mom has been doing a great job keeping her baby warm during our really cold nights.
Wednesday morning brought an empty nest. At first I went into panic mode since Dickens had been outside all night the night before.
Then on the lawn I spotted this cute little guy learning to fly. Mom and dad were right there with him. It was a great family experience. After dinner a we spotted mom, dad and baby on the neighbor's roof! The baby isn't a baby anymore! The family flew off into the woods. I wonder how long they will fly as a family. Will they nest in our tree again? Do they stay in the area? Sounds like a summer research project!
Tanks, Mair. This really fills me in on what I couldn't see happen here. Aside from sighting the father a few nights ago flying very fast around and around the tree they are all gone.
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