It's a Girl! or a Boy... but definitely a Bird!

One of the most magical things about our property is all of the nature that surrounds us.  Living here, we expect deer and maybe bears, probably cougars... but, surprisingly, the birdlife is a highlight! 

This year, our swallow house has been occupied by a busy family raising 2, maybe 3, babies.  The babies just began chirping last week, and soon after were brave enough to stick their heads out of the little house and watch us timidly.  They were so darn cute! 

Just 2 days ago the babies began leaving the nest.  Jamie captured this excellent shot of the second baby calling after her sister to fly back and get her. Over the course of 2 days they all moved out, some a little braver than others.  Yesterday we watched them learning to catch bugs over the river, their very white chests standing out from the older birds.  Hopefully they will come back next year and do it all again!