Early yesterday morning, I sat on my back deck cradling my coffee mug in my hands, watching the baby birds in the bird house under the eaves of the shed. My sister's camera, which I brought home with me last May, sat ready on my colourful little bistro table in front of me. I knew the babies were ready to fly - most leave about ten days after hatching , and mine had been born nearly two weeks ago.
Like that day a year ago, it was warm and sunny, a perfect day for saying goodbye and for new beginnings.
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| Dad, I think I'm ready! |
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| I am a fierce and brave eagle! |
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| What're you lookin' at? |
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| Look to the right |
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| Look to the left |
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| It's a long way down. Maybe I'll wait a bit. |
One can easily spend hours and hours waiting for the perfect shot. Unfortunately, this little guy still didn't take the plunge by the time I had to leave. By the time I returned, the little guy was gone, along with Mama Bird.
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| He's gone, lady. Now WE get the window seat! |
Papa stayed around to help the other two - they spent one more night here, and while I was in the shower this morning they all took off.
Such is the life of a photographer -- unless time stands still, there are precious moments missed. And though I did not see the little birds take wing, I know my sister did.
5 comments:
Very nice Jean-Thanks-the Okanagan Crew
That left a lump in my throat and my eyes are welling again, bloody hell. I miss you, Jean. Will try to read your older posts soon. I hope you've been enjoying your spring. Hugs X
I know that feeling. I waited for hours for bluebirds to fledge. As soon as I hung it up for the evening - poof! they were gone.
I can't believe it's been a year already...
That was a lovely post Jean.
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