A bird's tale. Part 16 (and so we say goodbye)

I think it's time to leave ... I'm the only one left behind

will I make it?

and yes, he did! ... to join the other

now, this is the real thing

the empty nest, once again

A bird's tale. Part 15

like mother like chick

getting used to being watched

out of its comfort zone

and safely back

A bird's tale. Part 14

chick's day out

really good to be out

my stronger wings

hanging on for dear life

I know I can do it

... made it!

I told you so

look, who's here

paying the price for being playful?

never say die

ever defiant

the plucky one

augurs well for the future

and help is here

and a reward too

... all you want

can't neglect the other, you know

A bird's tale. Part 13

and I am truly out now

learning about balance

and more

A bird's tale. Part 12

learning to clean

and flap

... and feeding goes on

one at a time

learning to be watchful too

A bird's tale. Part 11

it's really getting crowded in here

... and I'm not the only one who wants out

but I say, not yet

definitely no ... not yet

and the other ... always never too far away, especially when chicks are getting playful

A bird's tale. Part 10

it's feeding time again

it has to be a big one now

when chick is big enough to wait out of the nest

i need some privacy, you know

strong legs are showing now

perhaps a reprimand for wanting it all?

I think I'm strong enough to take the plunge now

perhaps not quite ready yet

A bird's tale. Part 9

one ain't enough now

... when there are two mouths to feed

a well deserved break

even then, ever watchful

I know, I am being watched!