It’s getting crowded in the nest. You can pretty easily see them from the ground now, as they’re overflowing the edges of the nest.
two peas in a pod. Photo property of Green Dog Pet Supply
Yesterday they had noticeable new tail feathers, and mom is actively preening their wings each time she feeds them. The day before we had a big rainstorm and I went up to see how they were doing. I wish I could have captured it on film – both of them had their bills straight up to the sky, and they were drinking the rain with their little tongues flicking.
Meanwhile the other nest is growing