The Magic, Miracles and Joy of an Artist: They Left The Nest Today

Monday, July 12, 2010

They Left The Nest Today

Well, today was the day!! I didn't get to see them actually leave the nest, but I spotted them on the ground just after. They are now well on their way to starting their lives. Mom was doing a LOT of squealing when I got close to take pictures. I wonder if there will be a third brood.

10 comments:

Anne Huskey-Lockard said...: Oh they are the absolute CUTEST little things!!! Mom was just being a good birdie mom....boy, those shot are terriffic! :)

XXOO!!
Anne; July 12, 2010 at 5:11 PM
Diva Kreszl said...: thank you for sharing these amazing pictures!; July 12, 2010 at 6:28 PM
yoborobo said...: Wow, beautiful pictures! They are adorable! I"m glad you got to see them out and about as little ones. :) xox!; July 12, 2010 at 6:28 PM
Amanda said...: How sweet!!!; July 12, 2010 at 7:05 PM
Marlene said...: Audrey they are just adorable, you are so lucky you got to see them at this stage.; July 12, 2010 at 9:31 PM
illustration poetry said...: i believe that i wrote comments on your older post...i got lost :((; July 12, 2010 at 11:44 PM
illustration poetry said...: the birds are really really precious...

xxxooo; July 12, 2010 at 11:46 PM
Deborah said...: I know the feeling WELL!!! What fantastic shots. **blows kisses** Deb; July 13, 2010 at 11:14 AM
Jan said...: What sweet little guys. They don't look like they can fly yet I hope they will be safe. They sure are fast, my swallows are still in the nest box.; July 13, 2010 at 12:19 PM
Gail H. Ragsdale said...: Such darling photos! They are so fragile looking at this stage.; July 17, 2010 at 10:19 AM

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