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Collin is my bird-man. He's had this interest for several years, filling feeders, reading field guides, and even following these feathered creatures. Earlier in the spring, he discovered a robin's nest, and kept careful watch.  

Soon there were four eggs in the nest. And the countdown began. He checked the nest consistently, until one day he found three babies, and one unhatched egg. Several hours later, the fourth baby appeared. 

He watched them so closely,  they thought he might be their mama! And then one day, just as our book predicted, they jumped from the nest when Abigail checked on them. Oh! How worried were all were. They ran all over the yard, this way and that, and even went under the deck. 

And just when we were sad to see the baby season go, he found another nest. 

This time, it's a chipping sparrow, and she has parked herself in one of our barberry bushes.  

Her eggs were gorgeous! She's been quite protective, but moved to allow us a peek at her new little brood!

Aren't they adorable? The one on the left has quite the striking hair-do!