Each of us at some point in time has hoped for that perfect (well, almost perfect) Kodak moment: the moment when the extraordinary appears right before our eyes. To have that happen to the novice of novice photographers is indeed PRICELESS!
I have seen pictures and watched videos of tiny baby hatchlings but NEVER experienced such a sight up close and personal. I spotted the bird nest as I was in the midst of completing yard work, specifically edging around one of the Crepe Myrtles in our front yard. My camera broke some months back and I was told it could not be repaired. So, I quickly ran into the house and grabbed my SmartPhone. (Don’t you just love the name of these newfangled phones!)
Needless to say, I knew the bird nest wasn’t going anywhere since it had already endured days upon days of wind and rain thus enough time to get Mr. SmartieSnap. Of course, I thought I was only getting a picture of a nest.
Here are the results:
© 2013, Sharla Lee Shults
Occasionally in the outdoors
One discovers a bird nest
Fascinating in its craftsmanship
Where speckled eggs gently rest
© 2013, Sharla Lee Shults
Collected mud, sticks or dried grass
Are readied for the begotten
Woven against a soft lining
Of fur, feathers, hair and cotton
© 2013, Sharla Lee Shults
Intricacy of design
Built by two feet and a beak
Becomes nature’s protector
From that which predators seek
© 2013, Sharla Lee Shults
Cradling of such a small nest
Rests in the crook of a branch
Simple but awe-inspiring
Like dawn at a Western ranch
© 2013, Sharla Lee Shults
Tiny little hatchlings
Eager to fly on their own
Chirp, chirp, chirp, chirp, chirp
Letting their presence be known
Baby birds flop out of the nest
Landing abruptly on the ground
Mother bird stands close by watching
In case danger might be around
© 2013, Sharla Lee Shults
© 2013, Sharla Lee Shults
Once grown, flying on their own
Mother knows she did her best
Does SHE now somberly mourn
Facing life with an empty nest?
© 2013, Sharla Lee Shults
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Sharla Lee Shults
“Empty is a negative word. Replace it with peaceful, calm or relaxed.” —Joi Sigers (Author, b. 1978)
A little something extra from one much more professional than I. . .live and learn!
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[…] Each of us at some point in time has hoped for that perfect (well, almost perfect) Kodak moment: the moment when the extraordinary appears right before our eyes. To have that happen to the novice of novice photographers is indeed PRICELESS! . […]
what an awesome discovery of Gods grace and magnitude how wonderful to experience this thank you for sharingSharla! 🙂
I was awestruck! I cannot tell you how many time I have visited that bird’s nest! Probably will keep doing so just to follow the growth of those precious little babies! 🙂
It will be a wonderful experience for you that is for sure. 🙂
How wonderful to watch life evolving and capture it on film. So many times I tried to save a little one that’s fallen from it’s nest prematurely but it’s nearly impossible.
Fantastic wonderful pictures! You’re headed for your next career as a wildlife photographer.
Whoo-hoo! Like to know how many shots it took to just get the right size? Lost count!
Beautiful! Finding that bird nest was indeed a serendipitous moment! Thank you for sharing.
Wonderful delight Sharla. What a boost it must have given to your day!
It was awesome! I got so excited I lost count of the number of photos and videos I actually took 🙂
Amazing footage. I wonder what a mother bird would do with a “re-nester” (a baby bird that wants to return to the nest)?
Great question! Guess we will never know the answer to that one 🙂
This is amazing. I’m really stunned!! So beautiful!
Thank you for guiding me here! I had to laugh at the last pic! Seems like one of my baby birdies still has that open mouth concept of still expecting the mama bird to feed him! Metaphorically speaking at least! 😉