Being the camera nut I am, I had to document this. Today, we were blessed to witness a "training" lesson. These two gorgeous cardinals were teaching their baby bird how to fly. It must have been a big deal because the other birds gathered in the tree to watch. It was as if Mom & Daddy Bird invited the relatives to be there for the Big day.
The nest is in the rain gutter on our roof and we were startled by a ruckus at the window. Baby fell & clung to the window screen while Mom & Dad fluttered about vigorously trying to assist the li'l fella. Baby finally found his footing on the sill, sat and watched his parents flying above him for a while before baby bird got up the courage to mimic his parents movements. Finally the family flew off together. It was pretty amazing to watch!!
Winged Parents
Baby bird
Family gathered in the tree
Daddy Cardinal
Sweet Mohawk!
Ali Cat wanted a snack
Momma Cardinal
C'mon Li'l Buddy, FLY!
The parents never gave up! They were coaxing him for over an hour.
Quite the encouraging pair!
Such beautiful creatures!
Wrig thought he was interesting too!
Thank you, God, for Your creation!
That is amazing!! Thanks for sharing.
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