The Nest is Empty
Yes, Koo, La Koo, Mom Bird and perhaps Dad Bird have apparently flown East to catch the All Star Game in St. Louis. When Plot opened the curtain to see what was new in the nest this morning, he found it empty. Now he'll read about doves to discover whether or not they will use the same nest next Spring.
Yesterday, they came to say good-bye to Plotnik while he was watching the Plotzer game in his studio. He looked out the window to see Mom Bird teaching Koo or La Koo how to walk. They walked together up and down the top of the fence and Plotnik barely had time to go get his camera. Plot said "Hi there!" and that was that. They're all off into the world now.
It always catches Plotnik by surprise to discover how satisfying are these small glimpses into the processes of nature. He's had a ball with the Bird family and can't wait for them to return again.
Meanwhile, take the first ten books you see, go to page 56 and copy down every word you see, including sketching all the pictures. Then take a photo copy of the pictures and play them backwards on your stereo. You will hear Paul say "I am the Devil."
posted by DAK @ 9:05 AM
4 Comments:
They grow up so fast and then of course there's inflation and taxes
and we've learned so much from
your bird family...
I think you can look forward to another "All My Birdies" series next spring. A pair of doves show up each year to nest in the big tree by the guest-room window at my house. I don't know how long doves live, but this has happened every spring for about 20 years now. (Maybe the spot is passed along from generation to generation, like a summer cabin in the country.) Not only is the cooing a lovely sound, but have you heard how their wings whistle as they fly?
DId they leave you a tip? Like maybe half a worm? It's been fun following them and all, but the second half of the season is looming and it appears it will be serious. Time to polish the shrines.
You are so funny and I'm not referring to the birds.
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