Update: Last week I told you about the Mockingbird nest outside my window.

[Arkansas Granny]

I've been checking on the nest every couple of days. Yesterday all four nestlings were still there and cheeky enough to give me the stinkeye when I peeked in on them.

Today I hadn't seen any activity from the adult birds, so I went out to check. The nest is empty! I checked the ground around the bush and saw no signs of babies on the ground, so I assume they have fledged and flown. They only spend 12-13 days in the nest after hatching. Since they were pretty well feathered out last week when I first looked at them, I suppose it was time for them to go. I hope they all made it safely.

[BOSSHOG]

1. Wish we had Mockingbirds in North Kansas

We had em in Louisiana and Mississppi. Very enjoyable birds.

[Glorfindel]

2. They really are. I enjoyed them when I lived in Mississippi.

Once or twice a year a mockingbird will visit us here in north Georgia, but they don't hang around. They just sing for a day or two and then leave.

[HeartsCanHope]

3. I hope they are doing well, too.

We haven't had a mockingbird at our house for a while, but we have lots of other types of birds. Glad you got enjoy the babies even if it was just for a short while. Take care.

[AllaN01Bear]

4. gone.