The Dikkop chick got lost

in my garden. As I pulled up in the driveway, I saw Mom and chick in my front garden. She was so surprised to see me and flew off. The poor chick stayed and finally settled down under a bush. I was so happy to see the family united 2 days later. Surprising how they find each other. Maybe a secret song ;-)

[CC Folk]

My what long legs you have! Glad it was reunited with mama. :)

[Babs]

Missing for two days must have been rather scary for the chick

[KoalaGardens🐨]

wow that is a very long wait!

[Casablanca]

Oh poor wee thing! So sweet too.

[Monique]

Awww

[Desi]

Another gorgeous photo and text. So interesting

[Gillian Brown]

What long legs.

[Beth]

What long legs this bird has. I've never seen one like this but I'm sure this doesn't seem odd to you since there this kind of bird is from your part of the world. Interesting photo. fav

[Anne]

A real long legs!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Excellent capture. He is so cute.

[Rosie Kind]

He's adorable and this is a fantastic photo Fav

[summerfield]

look at those long legs!!!

[Bep]

Love those long legs!

[Valerie Chesney]

Poor little chick does look forlorn...so pleased it is back with mum.

[Angelika van Rooyen]

Oh, he must have been frightened

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great shot

[katy]

Sweet and such great light for the photo

[amyK]

Terrific focus on this

[Jane Pittenger]

Is this the baby? How he has grown

[Jane Pittenger]

Reminds me of adolescents before they grow into their legs

[Rick]

Great shot.

[Marnie]

Oh dear, hope all sorted in the end.

[Diana]

@gardenfolk @onewing @koalagardens @casablanca @momamo @seacreature @gillian1912 @vernabeth @365anne @mittens @rosiekind @summerfield @gijsje @happysnaps @angelikavr @elisasaeter @grammyn @amyk @jgpittenger @rickster549 @golftragic Tanks for the lovely comments, favs and getting it on the TP. It is very much appreciated :-)

[4rky]

Glad there was a happy ending!
Love your dikkop images - I have developed a bit of a soft spot for these striking birds :)

[Diana]

@4rky Thanks so much, they somehow have become my pets now ;-)