There is a small but sturdy nest in the only tree in our yard. It is much too close to busy sidewalk just below it. The kids discovered it a month or two ago because the vigilant Mommy Robin wove a long piece of toilet paper into it that would flap in the wind. The kids have been keeping a close eye on it ever since. At least once a day I see them pull a bike, scooter, or slide to the base of the tree and boost themselves up to check it out. At first there was one egg, the next day two, the next day three, and finally four baby blue eggs. Yesterday, Makaylee came running inside and excitedly shouted that the first egg hatched. We all ran out to see it. Rowen pulled a funny face and said "Ew, it's ugly!" But of course, Makaylee thinks it is adorable. She thinks that one is going to hatch every day for the next four days, because that is they way they were laid.
I went out this morning to check her theory and guess what? There were two baby birds!
A little closer look. . .
I agree with Rowen and Makaylee. . . I think they are hideous, in an adorable sort of way!
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