Today I am participating in my first Outdoor Wednesday. It is graciously hosted by Susan at A Southern Daydreamer. Stop in and see who else is playing along!
The baby Robins were so tiny just a short while ago...I immediately became a paparazzi when they made their nest on top of the birdhouse on the back of the garage. Momma Robin would almost roll her eyes when I'd climb into the tree house to snap the growing babies...
...There are 4 babies in this nest!
Did I mention they are starving???
Well...it didn't take as long as I had hoped...
Look how big they got!!!
The next morning I arrived for my daily photo shoot...and all I saw was Daddy Robin...keeping his watchful eye on ...
The babies that had left the nest!!! WHAT?!?!?!? I was so worried! They could not fly well at all...so I spent a lot of time making sure they were safe from my dog (who thinks she's a cat) , the neighborhood strays, and my kids! All 4 of them hung around for a day or so...and then they were gone!I was ticked off!!! They didn't even say goodbye! BUT...they did pay their rent...in full....they left me that nest! I can't wait to get up there and get my grubby little mitts on it! I have to wait...the sparrows are busily feeding their nest full of babies in the house just inches away from it...I also want to clean out the mess that wren made in the house underneath the nest...Little hag! lol
So...as I felt so sorry for my Tootsie self...I noticed something else to snap photos of!
Well Hello There Mister Finch!!! Where are you nesting???
Seriously!!!???
They sure are! Last year they built a nest on the front of the post covered in vines...this year they are on the side!
They are seriously offended when I water...but they better get used to it...I'm not going anywhere!
I just can hardly wait...I am also trying to use a little more self control in the paparazzi department...I don't want them to leave yet!
Oh! I can't wait for babies!I also have spotted a hummingbird...and am going to go and get a feeder to entice more to stop in...last year I had 4 of them...in the trumpet vine and the petunias...I just wish I was able to snap a good photo of them!
Now...for those who have inquired to me about Bumble Bee...(the kitten) He went to the vet on Monday. Had a check up...we found out he had bad ear mites (treated) a respiratory virus (that could have been fatal had he not come to us) and was seriously mal nourished. He weighs less than 1/2 a pound...is about 6 weeks (if that old) and is already seriously spoiled. He insists on being held today...and had to have 3 showers...he pooped his little pants a couple of times...as he is not used to the food yet...and doesn't know how to clean himself yet...he is surprisingly good in the sink....but he is not sporting the most attractive "nekked" (wet) yet...he is tooooo skinny! He spent the day shopping for toys, and sleeping on who ever (myself or Bob) who was not walking!
yea...he's the boss around here already! My kids are at my mother in law's house until Sunday...so I'm on duty to play ALL day long! Maybe I'll have to call lilsista....she has 5 playmates for Bumblebee...and they work for free!
I will have the post for Fertilizer Friday/Flaunt Your Flowers up late on Thursday afternoon ...so I do invite you all to click the mister linky to join in and share your lovely blooms with us!
Comments
Glad the kitten is going to be okay....
I'm also from the birdwatching fan club.
Have a wonderful day!
Darlene
Hugs to you~ tell Bob I said hellooooooo!
Love you Toots!!!
what a wonderful post....my whole family are bird watchers, bird feederes, and bird lovers...every year either on my front porch or the door wreath purple finches build nests.
I had to chuckle about you sneaking around the yard to obtain baby pictures....and yes, you fall in love and worry about these babies and then they are just gone....no good-byes...no forwarding addresses
I really enjoyed your lovely post
angel hugs
debbie
More BB pictures soon, please.
Ramona
xo bj
Warmly,
Traceyxo
And that kitty! Oh, he's so blessed to have wandered into your life. Thank goodness you found his little sweet self. Hope he gets better soon and is up to all sorts of kitten fun!
XO,
Sheila :-)
Speaking of chicks...you did get your necklace? I didn't dream that, right?
Debbie
Visited Lilsista today - loved the pew story- it reminded me so much of my childhood memories of church! Aren't sisters such a blessing!!? Mine came this past weekend to help take care me- spoiled me rotten with little tea parties- fixing my hair- cleaning my house... geez I guess I should do this rattlesnake thing more often...
blessings
mary
The garden in your header pic is breath-taking!
Happy outdoor.
Regina
Loved all the photos. I haven't found a single birds nest & know the trees have to have bunches of them.
Now we need to see more pictures of Bumble Bee!
☺ diane
Justine :o )
What fun for you to thave those birds nesting nearby! The flowers in your garden are beautiful!Thanks for stopping by.
Rhondi
A break from the kids till Sunday? What will you do?(-:
Glad the kitty got all fixed up too. That must have been hard on the little critter!
Debbie
Nice to see you again! Donna
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Geez I don't know whats wrong but I could not post on here for ages this evening...I tried your lilsista's blog and the same thing. The white area would come up but I couldn't do anything on it. wonder if others had that problem.
ANYWAY...you have had some cute little babies nesting and living in your area...are they not sweet. I can just imagine you up in a tree taking pictures...and keeping everyone away. So many little familes. They are so precious. I should also post here about your dad's train set...that is amazing. He must just spend hours there...how creative he is also. So many little details and I sure hope that door is closed too!..locked..whew.
You can tell he's had it for a long time with all that he has added to it...amazing..
thank you for sharing
and have a lovely weekend!
Judi