I can't see the babies yet, but I can definitely hear them, and occasionally, the box starts rocking back and forth from all of the activity inside. I know that not everyone's a bird nerd like I am, but I found some amazing photographs at www.sialis.org showing what things probably look like in the nesting box. Check them out here. There's a steady flow of traffic in and out as the male brings food, and when he isn't making deliveries, he's guarding the nest nearby; he sounds the alarm every time we use the front door. (Here's my original post about this sketch of the chickadees moving into the box. )Wishing a lovely day to all of the moms out there; I hope that you are being fed and pampered as well as my little houseguests!
More "mother bird" news: My son (that I mentioned in the original post) has posted his first photos of the spotted owls he's studying this summer. Amazing!
Sarah, as usual, another drawing done in your beautiful, simple, and meaningful style. Also--your son's owl pics are fabulous! I can see where he gets his "eye" from!
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How sweet Sarah. And I love what your talented son is doing.
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