Goings and Comings

I suspect we have chicks in the nest. It has been very busy lately.

Unfortunately, we will not have any swallows this year, unless they come for a second hatch. The neighbours cat scared them away.

The Wren Family

Time is flying! T1 and T2 will soon be leaving the nest for good! 

This is the first time that they have been near the door and I am surprised at how big they are getting.

 I took these from my lawn chair, sitting on my deck trying to recover from the +41C weather. What a place! In 6 months it has gone from -40C to +40C. Go figure!

 Mom ( or Dad is vary cautious and has a neat approach to the nest. Land on apple tree branch. Look around. Fly up to the nest.

 I like how the tail is used as a brace, sort of like a woodpecker.

 The end!

New Neighbours!

When I built the fence just before my operation, I left 4 posts long and stuck bird houses on top of them It appears the bird below (Phoebe?, or wren?) is making a nest in a big hurry. Sorry, it's a House Wren.

 One of the other bird houses have attracted some tree swallows. They too, appear to be staking out turf. I am walking about, but not very far yet, so sitting on the deck chair waiting for action is more up my alley. Tomorrow, after Church, I am going to try a trip around the block. They say walking is good, and so far, no legs going to sleep, no stumbles and very little pain!

 Anyway, a big thank you to those that forwarded good healings and Prayers to me. They all were much appreciated!