The Empty Nest

And so my little story ends. The babies left one day without so much as a goodbye.

Yesterday's photo was the last I took of them.

I left them alone the next day, checked in the following and they were gone.

It seemed so quick, too fast? How could they fly so soon?

Maybe they will come back for a visit? I wouldn't even mind if they brought their laundry for me to do.

Seeing the abandoned nest was really sad for me. I wonder how I will do it when my own children leave home to venture out into the world on their own. Sigh.

Happy July 1!

[Sandy Z W]

I can't believe they are gone already. 😕

[Lou Ann]

Oh Amanda don’t worry, when your children leave they will bring back all their laundry, trust me! 😊

[Sarah Bremner]

Lovely to have your series of the different stages.....as long as they have flown I'm sure they will be fine.

[KWind]

Lovely capture! Pretty tones and textures.

[gloria jones]

Awwww...Darn, it seems too early...Great capture of the nest's textures...

[katy]

What a fitting photo to end your serie! It is sad to see this in a way. Perhaps they are just gone momentarily and will come back for a few days until they are permanently ready to leave?

[Henri Russell]

Great series of photos. It is always a good thing when they fledge. I'm sure you will see them around the area.

[Lisa Pouncy]

I've loved your series of egg/bird baby shots xx

[KoalaGardens🐨]

wow that seemed so fast now that it's over!

[FBailey]

I so enjoyed this little family's pictures !

[Babs]

Maybe they will return to the same nest next year.

[Kathy A]

I enjoyed watching them growing up

[Kerri]

Awesome shot

[David]

Flying is the easy bit, feeding themselves takes longer. They could be out and about learning how to do it.. part being fed, part trying it out. They could still be using the nest for shelter