May 20, 2009

Dad's back yard

I wandered over today to see how our little robin family was doing. Of course I brought my camera along. The iris in the yard are beautiful this year, and it won't be long before the peonies start blooming. Also, the "seven sisters" rose bush that Dad has by the shed is budding. Dad says it is one of Mom's favorites. As I got closer to the house, Mama robin started squacking. It wasn't too long before I realized why. The little squashed babies from not even a week ago were all wide awake. As I got closer, Mama sounded the alarm, and all four of them exploded out of the nest. I was shocked. I couldn't believe they had grown so fast. Hope you enjoy the show.

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