Saturday, June 11, 2011

Daily Growing

The mockingbabies are about 5 days old now, and while we wouldn't say they're all that much cuter, they're definitely bigger! As of this morning, their eyes are open and they have begun making faint "cheeping" noises in response to sounds. They are also beginning to develop pin feathers on their wings. Still, they're mostly beak and fuzz, and they spend their days eating and sleeping... just like most babies. Here's a picture of the mockingparents - they take turns on food duty and watch duty pretty much all day long.


Here are the latest baby photos, and a short video in which you can hear some of their "first words". Enjoy, and check back early next week for another mockingbaby update!








6 comments:

  1. Absolutely great photos!!! Especially the last one!

    ReplyDelete
  2. That's so wonderful, FloridaGirl. And cute and amazing and wow. Thanks for recording them for us.

    ReplyDelete
  3. You've gotten great shots! Enjoy watching the wonder!

    ReplyDelete
  4. This is so much fun, watching these babies grow through your photos and videos. Really sweet. My favorite photo of the babies is the third one down, of the one sleeping. He looks like he is smiling, even though it's because he's not grown into his beak yet. They are all fantastic shots.

    Hugs ~ FlowerLady

    ReplyDelete
  5. Wow, you're brave! Mockingbirds are tough, anything that can chase the crows away are not something I'd mess with!:)

    Love the pics-

    ReplyDelete
  6. This is so fun to watch, thanks!

    ReplyDelete