way up on the limb
momma, poppa and squab
today is fly day 🦊❤️
Yesterday from my balcony I watched Mourning Dove parents encouraging their “squab” to make its virgin flight. Gentle nudging, modeling and finally allowing the novice flier to perch alone on the limb as they waited on the ground below. Finally the little one spread its wings and glided to his parents waiting on the ground. It was a great lesson in “nature’s way” as well as good parenting and the wisdom of “letting go”. 🦊❤️