Every year, right at my front door these little creatures come to life. For days I see the adult mother search for items to prepare her nest. I open the door gently as to not scare her away. The mother bird always rushes off at the gentlest motion. Her offspring are much more relaxed and almost seem to want to carry a conversation with me.

I took this picture a couple of days before these little guys flew the coop. I watched them exercise their little wings in practice for the maiden flight.

The nest is empty again. Till next spring!