Rockabye 'Birdy' on the Tree Top

I've been watching another Robin's nest--this time in the crabapple tree outside my kitchen window.  The nest is more hidden, so mostly what I've seen is the mother in and out with food.  Every once in a while I got a glimpse of a beak or two.  I have no idea how many fledglings are in the nest.

Evidence directly under the tree this morning signaled to me that if I wanted to get some pictures of this  nest, I'd better do it quickly before the babies fly away!

As you can see, the nest is out near the end of the branch.  These little birdies were constantly rocked in their nest as the branch swayed in the wind.  I was worried several windy days, but Mama Robin stayed with the nest on the windy, stormy days.

Here you can see one perky little head peeking out of the nest.  Tomorrow or the next day, the nest will be empty.  I always feel a little sad when the nest is abandoned--its purpose fulfilled. 

We also have an English sparrow nesting in one of our birdhouses on the side of the garage.  I see the Papa sitting on top of the bird house or the garage roof from time to time and I can hear the peeps, but I haven't seen them yet.  Honestly, I hope they grow up and fly away soon because we're painting the house and garage and the bird house will get a coordinating coat of paint as soon as the coast is clear.

Comments

[heidi]

That is some very graphic evidence of their presence! :D

[lawyerchik1]

Cool!! I love that little eye peeking out!