Not quite a week old, but growing so fast!
Tomorrow will mark the one-week birthday of these little birdies, yet they are already so big. I'm having a bit of seperation anxiety thinking about them leaving the nest already! I've become quite attached to them, even though they aren't the cutest sort of baby out there. They are still precious and fun to watch.
The momma and daddy Robin are always diligently feeding their little ones. It is amazing how much they eat. It is no wonder they are as big as they are already. The momma still sits on them to keep them warm, but
many times they get their necks stuck outside the nest, poking out from under her feathers, looking rather sadistic if you ask me.We haven't noticed much chirping yet, but their eyes are open and they are starting to move their wings a bit. I'm sure it won't be long till they are trying to fly away. All four of the eggs she laid hatched and so far, each of them had survived.
My Ode to the Robins
My feathered friend
found safety on my stoop.
A nest was built
and pretty blue eggs left.
Come rain or shine
She weathered the days away.
Now hatched into life
They eat and sleep all day.
My sweet little birdies
Soon to spread their wings and fly away.
By Autumn Shishon Stinton
1 comment:
It is neat how you can find inspiration literally right out your door. Have you named the birds?
I think it is often the little things in life that give value.
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