peeps

We have enjoyed having *Peeps* on our doorstep for the past few years. It is truly amazing to observe the cycle of nature with a *birds eye view*!!! The nest is built within a day or two by a pair of purple finches, and before long the female has taken up residence...

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The Peeps were born a few days before Mother's Day this year. The male was very involved, active, and watchful in the whole process. In the image below, he is feeding the little ones... just a few days old. The female has gone in search of food as well, and will soon be back bringing food and warmth...

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Below... five peeps in a very poopie nest!!!

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The image below was captured Friday morning as the little ones were preparing to leave the nest. They would roost on the raised twigs and practice flapping their wings.

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We didn't actually see them fly off, but before we knew it there were only two peeps left in the nest. Ed and I debated about whether they just weren't mature enough to leave the nest, or whether they were females and left the nest later than the first three. We'll never know... but alas... our nest is now empty!!!