Showing posts with label phoebe 2017. Show all posts
Showing posts with label phoebe 2017. Show all posts

Wednesday, 3 May 2017

Phoebe nesting progress

June 17th

Just as my granddaughter and I approached the shed, I did my routine: "Momma's we're here to visit. Take it easy!" the robin flew away. And the the 5 phoebe chicks flew towards us and out of the shed!

June 16th – soon the will fledge!

June 12th – they look hot and tired!

June 17th – And, they're done!

I popped in Saturday morning to check on her. Momma and Poppa are madly feeding them.

Just as I was taking my granddaughter to visit, gently warming them we were arriving, the 5 little ones fledged! It was so exciting!

June 7th – Momma and poppa are madly feeding.

There is another nest in the side yard, too.


June 5th – still on the nest

I was reaching in, and could feel at least two babies, but it's a cold, rainy day and they are sleeping. They must have hatched a few days ago. 

June 3rd – still on the nest


May 16th – Four little eggs!


May 10th

I noticed more work was being done!


Then I noticed one in the gully! 

May 8 - 9

We've had some cold, cold temperatures. Phoebe wasn't anywhere to be seen. I was sad.

Phoebe is nesting in the wood shed! It's one of their favourite spots.
May 3



May 2nd
April 29th