6/22/2011

From Nesting to The Empty Nest


Eastern Phoebes (for the second year in a row) built a nest under the eave of the little house in our backyard. Both the male and female were very involved in this whole process. We enjoyed watching them flit back and forth with grass and twigs, flicking their tales as they perched on the fence.  We also enjoyed peering into the nest to see the tiny baby birds. 

 
But those birds didn't stay small.  Before long we saw them sitting on the ledge next to the nest, still hesitant, but getting closer and closer to being ready to make their own way in the world.

The mommy bird at the end of this video made me think of myself someday.

So, today, with thoughts of the Eastern Phoebes and the mommy bird, I will revel in all the messy, unpredictable, wonderful, God-given responsibilities of our full nest.

3 comments:

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Marie said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

What a neat video. Some days you want to pull your hair out b/c of how the kids are acting and then something like a sad Momma bird puts it all in perspective. Cherish the moments!

We are really into bird watching at our home. Brendan and I made two feeders out of oj cartons and we keep track of all the birds we see in the backyard. He is learning all their names.

Heidi said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

Doesn't it though? That's a great idea! I bet he loves that. :)

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