Monday, May 24, 2010

Fostering

I find it fascinating that some birds,
like cowbirds, don't build their own nest.
Instead they lay eggs in the nests of other birds that
will hopefully foster and feed their young.

8 comments:

  1. RosaMaríaMay 24, 2010 at 6:46 PM

    ohh this is wonderful!" i love all your nest!!

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  2. blue china studio happyMay 25, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    Love these brown spotted eggs!

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  3. krys kirkpatrickMay 25, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    We have a nest right outside our door. They are so cute, right now learning to fly. We love watching them. Not quite sure what kind of bird, but they are little, and chirp a lot!

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  4. holly aka gollyMay 25, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    RosaMaria, Jacilyn, you are too kind!

    Krys, Itsn't it so exciting to see the little birds grow?

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  5. LauraMay 26, 2010 at 7:37 AM

    exquisite painting! when i first learned about cowbirds i couldn't believe it. such cheeky birds:)

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  6. spread your wingsMay 26, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    : )
    and I think it's amazing that those other birds will care for the cowbirds as if they were their own.
    (my brother is watching yet another nest of robins that just hatched.)

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  7. Walter Helena PhotographyMay 26, 2010 at 4:35 PM

    Thank you for creating such a lovely space : )

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  8. holly aka gollyMay 26, 2010 at 4:39 PM

    Laura, they are cheeky aren't they?

    Spread your wings, I truly enjoy your photographs - watching the birds is better than TV!

    Walter Helena, thanks for stopping by. I will certainly check out your giveaway!

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