Signs of Spring

Out in our front yard we have a tree that has a birds nest. D and his friend J came upon the eggs hatching. I have shots of the first bird hatching from peck on the egg to him opening up. I never realized how ugly and transparent birds are when they are born. I couldn't put him on he's so ugle. This is what the birds look like only 2 weeks later. I cant believe how fast feathers grow on birds. They have not begun to learn to fly yet, but it might stop raining soon so they don't have to hide from the drops. The kids wanted to put an umbrella over them to keep them dry but dear old mom daid no. such a party pooper!