From the empty nest
Three cardinal eggs were laid
Two flew away
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Mom and Dad cardinal built this fragile nest in a rose bush next to the house. We saw them flying in and out of the bush tending to the wee ones. There were three fledglings in the nest but only two flew away. One morning we saw on had landed on the patio in the sun. Ron picked him up and put him back in the nest. Mom came and teneded to him. He was found again under the patio table. Again he was returned to the nest chirping away. Finally, that evening we went outside to sit in the cool air, only to find the wee on had passed. He was lying under the tree in the shade. Such a sad ending to a story of hope. Hope we must all have that hadn't we. I do HOPE so.
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Thanks be to God!
Cathy
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ReplyDeletetoo sad, that you and mother cardinal both tried. He will fly high now, over the rainbow.
Hello, sorry the baby Cardinal did not make it. It was nice to help. Take care! Enjoy your day, wishing you a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteYour story of the fledgling reminds me that not everything in this world is sweetness and light.
ReplyDeleteI hate to think of the poor baby cardinal dying. . . they're such beauties and have an incredible song.
ReplyDeleteA sad story to witness.
ReplyDeleteGod bless, Cathy.
Beautiful nest photo and lovely but sad haiku ~ tis life ~
ReplyDeleteBe Safe ~ Be Well,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Even tho nature is cruel sometimes, you tried
ReplyDeleteHow sad.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
I'm so sorry and I feel sad reading this.
ReplyDeleteKayni
I know that's nature, but it sometimes has sad endings.... last week a woodpecker flew into the big glass window of my parents house and died... things like that make me think of the circle of life... big hug from Holland.
ReplyDeleteEmptiness in nests, emptiness in human hearts...
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