The last time I visited the Mahoney's Garden Center here in Concord, it was a darkish day late in the season, and I found a dead robin among the potted perennials still for sale. Yesterday, while browsing in bright sunlight the perennials on offer for this season, employees directed my attention here (click to enlarge):
Would you like to take a slightly closer peek? (Click to enlarge.)
Aw.. so tiny! A much better find.
Posted by: leslee | June 15, 2008 at 11:57 AM
The circle of life is a wonderful thing... :)
Cheers
Ian
Posted by: Ian | June 16, 2008 at 12:20 PM
!!!!!!!
Posted by: Ron Sullivan | June 18, 2008 at 12:55 AM
awwww. Poor babies. Love your pics!
Posted by: Attila the Mom | June 19, 2008 at 04:17 AM
Hee, it was my pleasure to share these with you. They really were like a handful of sugar at the end of a beastly week.
Kay has shared a shot of another nest discovered during her own travels. Go here to see it.
Attila, don't worry; these babies are being well looked after by their parents and well protected by the nursery employees.
You know, I always judge the quality of a nursery in part by the number and health of the wild birds who frequent it. This particular nursery is situated among open fields. In such a place, it would be weird, and terrible, if the whole cycle of bird life were not in evidence, but it is especially wonderful to see the birds actually nesting there and not being discouraged.
Posted by: Sara | June 23, 2008 at 05:02 PM