Today's Installment of ... **BIRDIE PHOTOS** 8/1

[KaraKW]

I continue to be amazed by the growth these birds are making each day! I am astounded and fascinated to see their wings develop! Also, I've noticed that their beaks are starting to darken to the brown shade typical of finches.

They look like they're getting a bit crowded, so I wouldn't be surprised to see them begin to fly soon. :( From the info I've gathered on the web, house finches begin to fly anywhere from 11-19 days after hatching. One of the birds hatched 11 days ago and the others 10 days ago... I guess I should start preparing myself to say "good-bye" to my feathered friends. :( <img src="http://216.40.241.68/contrib/edoom/sad2.gif">

Without further ado, here are Today's Birdie Pics!
#1
<img src="http://www.russellwray.com/kara/Nest-8-1.jpg">

In fact, the birdlings are getting so crowded in there that they're beginning to hang over the edge of the nest -- as you can see in the two pics below!
#2 and #3
<img src="http://www.russellwray.com/kara/Nest-3-8-1.jpg">
<img src="http://www.russellwray.com/kara/Nest-4-8-1.jpg">
The pic above also gives you a great perspective as to where the nest is located on my porch -- tucked right into the column!

The pic below just helps you to see how ... um.... "evenly" the birds have ... "decorated" their nest in black and white! :o
#4
<img src="http://www.russellwray.com/kara/Nest-5-8-1.jpg">

We're given a hearty welcome by this little guy... It's getting hard to tell if it's Fro or not... Their spiky hair is starting to thin and disappear. :(
#5
<img src="http://www.russellwray.com/kara/Nest2--8-1.jpg">
I just so enjoy admiring these pics... examining the detail in their feathers, wings, eyes, and beaks! I also love their expressions! I suspect that the bird in the lower right corner of #5 is Sleepy (aka: Grumpy Bird) from yesterday's photos! ;)

Hope you all enjoy looking at them as much as I do! :)

Kara :wave:
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<a href="http://disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=239817">Snuggling Birdies -7/29</a><br>
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<a href="http://disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=238600">Baby Bird MOVIE – Starring KaraKW’s Baby Birds!</a><br>
<a href="http://disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=237907">The Three Tenors and a Non-Breakfast Eater – 7/26</a><br>
<a href="http://disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=237293">Shhh! They’re Sleeping!</a><br>
<a href="http://disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=236631">Hungry Birds! –7/24</a><br>
<a href="http://disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=236121">Pics of All Four Baby Birds – 7/23</a><br>
<a href="http://disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=235401">Pics of Dad Bird and Baby Bird #1 – 7/22</a><br>
<a href="http://disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=234915">Pics of Mom Bird – 7/21</a><br>

[glo]

my girls are ooohing and aahhhing...they will miss the birdie pictures.. Thanks for posting them!!

[Saffron]

I can't believe how they've changed Kara. And ---- I can't believe these little cuties have been with you for 10 - 11 days already!!! That's amazing.

Ummm, they are very neat little birdies aren't they. LOL!!! Good for them!!

Awwww, I can imagine you'll miss them. What a wonderful treat you had, and how sweet of you to share with us.

Like amid-chaos said the other day, your pictures make a great photo journal and some Birders may be very interested in seeing them.

Thank you for sharing Kara. :) :)

[helenabear]

Oh my goodness... it is so amazing how much those little birdies have changed and grown over such a short period of time! I will certainly miss them when they fly away :(

[kejoda]

I just love this pictures Kara.

[skuttle]

It's been really neat watching them change! And so fast, too!

[nativetxn]

They don't look like they are ready to fly, don't they need more feathers?

I love watching them grow :)

[WDWfanatic288]

great pics once again!!

they have grown alot!!

i hoep they stay for a bit longer..I love looking at your pics every day! :)

[KaraKW]

Originally posted by nativetxn
They don't look like they are ready to fly, don't they need more feathers?

I sure hope so! I don't want them to leave quite yet! :(

[catsrule]

Beautiful pics, but I will not let Simba look at them!

[Dan Murphy]

Thanks for the continuing saga, Kara. :)

[Lady M]

Thanks for sharing these pictures, Kara. I am always so "in awe" of nature and all of creation. It never ceases to amaze me!:D

Marie

[Mamu]

Kara these pic's are great. They are growing so fast.

Thanks for sharing the bridies daily life with us. It has been so much fun watching them grow.

[Big V]

Some more great photo's! Thanks for sharing.:)

[jx3smom]

I really do enjoy looking at these pictures. It has been facinating watching them develop.

[shep]

:) they grow up so fast..:) :(

[dianeschlicht]

Thier nest is getting pretty crowded! Soon they will fly, and all of us will miss them!

[newmousecateer]

Enjoying the the birdies photo album very much. Thanks again for sharing :D

[FairyGF]

Wow Kara, great pictures {again :)}. It is amazing how quickly they are growing, and how quickly they "leave home". Definitely can see the wings now....HA! about no more "fro". :) Thanks for the latest installation!