Mum standing guard

so that the chick can sleep in peace. Notice how the tail feathers have already developed and the legs look pretty much like the parents now.

[Christina]

So protective - how much longer before they're on their own?

[Susan Wakely]

Growing fast.

[Babs]

He is growing up

[Valerie Chesney]

Just like mum & dad..

[katy]

There is this fluff every day. He looks precious here with his mum.

[winghong_ho]

Grow up fast.

[Mags]

Sweet shot!

[Mickey Anderson]

ahh, love this.

[Merrelyn]

I guess it won't be too much longer before he's off fending for himself.

[LManning (Laura)]

Such a sweet family.

[Jacqueline]

It’s getting big!

[tony gig]

Wonderful...

[Rick]

Great shot. It looks to be almost the same size as mom.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Rest in safety or not run away again? (o;

[Heather]

Yes, thank you for pointing out the tail feathers. I love this continuing narrative :) Fav

[Diana]

@christinav @wakelys @onewing @happysnaps @grammyn @wh2021 @marlboromaam @brillomick @merrelyn @ljmanning @jacqbb @tonygig @rickster549 @olivetreeann @365projectorgheatherb Thanks for the lovely comments, favs and getting it on the tp. It is very much appreciated :-)

[Diana]

@christinav It could be any day now Christina, e.g. yesterday none of them were around :-(