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DaRk AnGel : Why Home : July 2006 : A Very Special Moment.....

A Very Special Moment.....

I have tons of Bird Houses up everywhere…

I had one extra that I just hung a few feet from where I sit when taking pictures. I never thought it would get used. And had been meaning to put it in the garage. Low and behold a Carolina Wren decided that of all the bird houses that this was the one. The one that she would make her nest in.

The Wrens seemed nonplussed that I was so close. She came and went ignoring me, and whatever I was doing at the time. Maybe it is stupidity? Maybe it is trust?

They built the nest. She laid her eggs. They hatched. I got some good pictures of her feeding the babies. (No I will not bore you with all those pictures! )

Last Friday as I awaited Bentley's arrival I was sitting there trying to get as many shots of the Sharp Shinned Hawks as I could before they are gone. Wrens are always around - but not the hawks and their young.

Anyway this one fella kept sticking his head way out. And he would call for his parents whom were near and calling back to him. I figured it was the usual, just a baby calling to be fed. I was having a dense day and did not pick up what was happening, or even about to.

This picture is the last one taken of this little wren.

BEFORE HE FLEDGED! Man was I surprised, psyched, and also so very touched. I have always wondered if I would ever see a baby leave the nest.

Now I have.

It is another one of those little special life events I will never forget. Also it is one of those that I am so honored to have seen. So many others never have the opportunity. Sadly - even more could care less or understand the profoundness of the moment.

I wish I could share with each of you the feelings I had at that moment.

Well - those of you that care!!