Boy, you sure can tell if there has been some excitement - or not - by the number of pages of posts. Only 6 so far today? What are ya' - slackers?
I am just home from downtown (after a quick stop at the Sal's for sustenance!) and am happy to report that, as of 5:30 our wee
miss was taking it very easy and staying on the nest box and that ledge. She was fed around 10 am and rested for most of the rest of the day. Only a couple of wingercize sessions - just enough to put my heart in my throat, especially when I was alone - but she wasn't really putting any energy in it. The rest of the time she just did that low scurry (the one that makes them look like a mouse when your watching from way below) from one end of the ledge to the other so that she could change napping positions.
At one point this afternoon - around 3:30 maybe - there was some terrific brown smoke or something at Portage and Memorial behind me and everyone - including our wee miss - was looking in the direction but I didn't flinch, gang. I kept my eye on the bird!
(Only time all day that I really felt that I looked weird!!!)
Both parents have been on the ledge with her. Both at once at one point and the boys seem to know where she is and have been on that side of the building but I never saw either of them land on that ledge.
I am staying home tomorrow to let my sunburn settle down a bit. We were in shade most of the day but sun when I first got there at 9:30 and those of you who have met me can attest to my burnability! Hope someone is there to see her go. Tell us all about it!
BTW I have not yet read *all* the posts but I understand you have been thanking us and I just want to say "Your welcome - it's been a great experience!"
