The baby buntings are much more active today. When we got to the nest two of them were jumping around and making the cutest little squeaking noise! The one in the top photo was gnawing on a blade of grass that was hanging into the nest. The Mama was on the Northern Catalpa tree about 10 feet from the nest, but she didn't seem bothered by our presence or agitated in any way. I think she likes us.
According to the research Scooter and I did, they'll only stay in the nest 12-15 days after they hatch. That means we've got approximately a week before they're ready to move on to their adult lives.
It seems far too soon and reminds me that my own fledglings aren't that far from moving on, either.
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