Fragile World

This is SOOC. Sad Obsessed Ornithology Cameraperson AND Straight Out Of Camera. :(

I'm a bit depressed after such a photographic day with birds and flowers (well, trees really), and I thought I'd share this sad news: one of the Robin eggs descended and cracked, so we have gone from 3 eggs to 2. I have been trying to capture Mama Robin on the nest, but it's behind the bushes and I don't want to disturb her. I'm going to really keep my distance.

I love my natural world outdoors, and I like the miracle of eggs in nests and flowers blooming and squirrels digging; I'm realizing that the world is fragile and difficult to navigate. I mourn the losses.

[Danette Thompson]

Aw. Sad to see.

[Daryl O'Hare]

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[Luretta]

No!! I'm sad with you!

[Daryl O'Hare]

@lubybee Thanks, really. :(

[Ann]

So sorry Daryl. It seems the rejoicing and heartbreak go hand and hand once you become an observer of the natural world around us. Lovely shot.

[Rohini Gupta]

What a bright blue. Sad about the egg, but hope the two which are left do hatch. Look forward to that.

[Daryl O'Hare]

@foxsparrow I love your comments here. Thanks so much.

[Daryl O'Hare]

@writingdays I'm hoping too. That blue is so distinct.

[Judi]

gentle hugs. Sad story but nice image.

[Daryl O'Hare]

@judis Yeah, I'm like a mother hen going around the house trying to scare off cats, snakes, and other predators--