Another update on bird nest - with photos.

[Solly Mack]

Imagine my surprise...

I knew it would happen, still...


This was what I saw



Then I made clicking sounds





I will not be looking again. Not great photos because I was worried about the baby. I was a nervous wreck until I was completely away from the basket.

I actually felt bad I didn't have anything he could eat.

[saidsimplesimon]

1. Solly,

inspiring photos of rebirth, of life

Are you my mother? (big grin)

[Solly Mack]

2. :)

I'm still sick at my tummy. Was happy and excited and oh, so very nervous.

[saidsimplesimon]

3. sleep well tonight

[mnhtnbb]

4. Wow! What shots.

That looks like one hungry baby bird!

[Solly Mack]

5. His mom came back as soon as I went inside.

I only hope all remains well with the little fluffy family.

[flamin lib]

6. Worry not. Once a nest is established and eggs laid

It is almost impossible to make the parents abandon it. Paternal instinct is STRONG in birds.

If you don't become aggressive in your photography you can document the growth of the fledgelings without concern.

I had a Carolina wren build a nest in my garage door opener. Every day the opener jostled the best at least 4 times a day. I found baby birds in the roof of my car 3-4 times and just put them back with no Ill effects. All the babies grew up and flew away.

They will be fine and so will you. They will be grown and gone in two weeks.

[Solly Mack]

8. Thanks! I still think I'll watch from afar for now.

Maybe I'll feel calmer about it all later.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

7. Oh, those are wonderful photos, my dear Solly Mack!

I understand your feelings about not having anything to feed to the chick...but that's an amazing photo!

I'm glad the momma bird came right back.

Ya done good.

[Solly Mack]

9. Thank you, CaliforniaPeggy

I almost laughed when his mouth opened wide. Like he was going to sing.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. He was singing for his supper, of course! Just like the song says.

[Ohiogal]

11. What fabulous photos!

Thanks for sharing with us!

[Solly Mack]

14. Thanks, Ohiogal

The other eggs should hatch over the next few days. I'll sit in a rocker and listen out for the chirping.

[brer cat]

12. What a big mouth he has!

Delightful pictures, Solly.

[Solly Mack]

13. I was surprised at how little he was compared to his mouth.

It made me giggle at first. Until I felt guilty about not being able to feed him.

[Mira]

15. This makes my heart throb.

You know I love birds, Solly. Have two finches. Halle and Barry. They have still not produced babies. Halle keeps throwing the eggs out and breaking them.

[Solly Mack]

16. You might tell her you won't be naming one after me. That could be her objection. :)

For some reason, a lot of people don't like my first name. I tell them to never move to France.

I thought about you when I saw the baby. I called the baby Buzz because of the fluff on his head and because like Buzz Lightyear, the baby will be going "to infinity and beyond" soon enough, as he flies the nest for the first time.