Yes dear children...the Mistress is going through the empty nest syndrome. Since our last posting, I was beyond amazed how fast birds grow! Seems Roberta the robin did a great job raising her young.
I could swear I heard this one asking for gin?
I told him I didn't have any. By this look, I don't think he bought any of it.
As the babies got bigger, it was getting a tight fit for the three babies, and I noticed Roberta was not sleeping on the nest anymore at night. I believe she roosted in the near by tree on the corner by the window. Just look at the struggles of fitting in there.
The third is under these two!!! The poor thing.
Come Friday I noticed it was down to one fledgling left. The other two must have flown the nest Thursday sometime. I like to believe this one little bird didn't want to leave the Mistress, or was just enjoying the nest a little more.....
…..cause come Saturday when I got back from the pool he too was gone. No sign of any in the nest last night or this morning. I did however spot Roberta and one flapping around in a tree by the livingroom windows this afternoon. I wish them well on their new life in this big world. And may it be kind to them.
That is a precious post. I know I'm old now. It got me teary eyed.
ReplyDeleteMay I be the first to say -- "bye bye birdie!"
ReplyDeleteThese post of following these babies had been fun. I bet if you look hard enough you will still see them now and again
ReplyDeleteVery nice series. We are reminded of how we got to watch the miracle of three little blue eggs become three beautiful robins!
ReplyDeleteawwwwww, the cute birdies are gone! I hope they drop by and visit.
ReplyDeleteYou know they must go, but why ...... ?
ReplyDeleteSweet post!
Bestest wishes to the three babies on their big adventure in the wide world.
ReplyDeleteWas it because the gin ran out?
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed these posts. Fly birdies fly!
ReplyDeleteI know there wasn't a lot of these post, but I think I'll miss them too.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this. Best wishes to the robin family.
ReplyDeleteHad my Stacia seen these birds on the sill, I am afraid the mother would have been unnerved and left. Nice posts.
ReplyDeleteAww. Best wishes to all the birds! It's a wonderful thing that they've all survived, thrived, and are living their own lives.
ReplyDeleteThanks for keeping us posted. Who knows? Maybe some other bird will make use of the nest.
I love this. It warmed my heart without any gin!
ReplyDeleteA happy day when the last one leaves the nest.
ReplyDeleteNow just the houseboys again? they feel neglected i hear
ReplyDeleteThe proof of good parenting: They leave the nest.
ReplyDeleteHugs!
I've enjoyed watching these post. I'll miss them too, and I didn't even see them every day like yourself.
ReplyDeleteThe first two went off to bird university, the third one, not quite sure what to do with his life, is flying to Europe to find himself.
ReplyDeleteIt's sad when good neighbors move.
ReplyDeleteGod, they grow up so fast. Any updates on the ducks?
ReplyDeletePerhaps they'll nest on sill again next year?
ReplyDeleteP.S. I can't believe I missed this post?!