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Fledging



I swear, watching birds fledge their young helps seal the universal understanding of parents. Today, I had the fun of watching the 5 little chickadees leave the nest. It was a most exhausting chore for the parents. They had to coax, feed, and keep abreast of the safety of their nest.

As a parent, can you relate?

I just loved watching. I kept thinking they were saying, "Okay, you're next. Have fun. Life's an adventure. Love you...visit often!"



And that was one little guy that was highly anxious to leave, but annoyed at my Oliver, who was yet again, his vocal, energetic self.

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Rita Lynn said…
what a great way to enter the big wide world...with parental encouragement, understanding, and belief that one can encounter the world, have a good time and suceed! If only all of us would follow the example of those relentless and caring birds!
Wed Jun 15, 05:39:00 PM EDT
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