Recently, I had the opportunity to observe Blue Jays at their best. These birds can be very territorial and they watch their nest like hawks, chasing away would be threats. I can not tell you how many squirrels got ran off from the tree we found the nest in.
Just to the left of our back porch, we noticed a couple of Jays building a nest in a nearby tree a while back.
(the nest is located on the first branch of the left side of the tree)
It wasn't long before I noticed the birds protecting the area. They would not get very far from the nest and I heard little "peeps". My curiosity got the best of me and I decided to mount a ladder and take a peek. This is the sight I was greeted with:
Carefully as to not touch the nest, I snapped the photo as the parent Jay watched me from a branch above.
While the other parent sat on the fence making a horrendous noise:
As the days progressed, I witnessed the progression of the babies.
All too soon, the little ones became sure of themselves
and left the nest. Leaving behind only fleeting memories and an empty nest.
This little experience made me reflect on my feelings and thoughts when my own daughter left the nest. All to soon, she too left to build a life of her own. Now, she has twin daughters of her own. As for me, well I am blessed with twin granddaughters and memories of a little girl who became a wonderful mother and woman, yet remains a beautiful daughter.
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Comments: 54
Thanks so much for posting this to
my group
Sue, it was indeed an awesome experience.
Billie, thanks for coming by.
Cristina, you are welcome. Thanks!
Trish, thank you. I'm glad I could add something to your day.
Blessings ~
Rene
Rene, thank you. Thanks too for stopping by.
Marie, I was indeed lucky to be able to watch these birds (and blessed). Thanks for coming by.
Thanks for contributing your articles and pictures to the Group.
Katherine, thank you. You're right, there were 4 little ones. Thanks too for having a great group for me to post to.
Joseph, thank you so much. They certainly protect their own.
Tanya, thank you very much. I'll go join and edit this to your group.
Melinda, they are indeed. Enjoy watching them at the feeder. Thanks for coming by.
I can relate to children leaving since mine are grown and have left home. Sometimes the reflection can be down right sad, when you realize that they are actually gone. But oh those grandchildren make up for it! The grands are great!!!
We had a Robin build a nest in a bush right next to our front porch last year, unfortunatley she didn't pick a very secure spot and a bad thunderstorm knocked the nest out of the tree and broke the eggs. I felt so sad for her. :(
Thanks for coming by :)
Jo, you said it so well when you said, "May they soar high and love greatly!" That's what we all wish for our children, isn't it? I am glad you were able to relate to this. Thank you & you're welcome :)
Rae, thank you.
Hannah, you're welcome and thanks for coming by.
Glome, it's good to see you stop by. The Mom & Dad were keeping a close eye on me. It was probably about 2 weeks before the babies left.
Jennifer, they really are. Thanks for coming by.
Necee, they are pretty, aren't they? Thanks for dropping by.
Blessed Blend the observant friend
to share the rare find the curio-life- Lil birdie 'Jay' so fufilling !!!
Thank you :)