Scolding

I checked the nest outside of our bedroom window yesterday morning and the bobbing heads of the baby birds were (gasp) gone. Fearing the worst, I walked outside, wondering how not one, but all three could have fallen out of the nest - our worse become a meal for a predator (we do have at least one hawk in the area).

For all of my I concern I received an aggressive scolding from both the momma bird and the poppa bird. I must admit, this was much like a military operation. They set up on either side of the intruder (me) and then took turns changing position, all the while squawking in my general direction.

It turns out the youngsters had left the nest on their own and were working on their flight skills. At this stage there is significantly more hop than flight. They also tend to crash into things alot. In fact, I have to say that at times they look down right retarded, but in a cute way.

Apparently our small backward is a great location for rearing birds. It's small enough so mom and dad can keep a watchful eye on the youngins, but is big enough to give the kids enough room to learn the art of being a bird without being exposed to the many dangers nature has to offer.

Listening to: Low Rider - War

Comments

[barbara]

So did you get a picture of the little birds?

[Jess]

Sometimes, baby birds leave the nest before we expect them to!