The Bird Life Cycle

It has been almost half a year since I last posted. Let me resume by sharing an interesting observation as well as a lovely encounter with a bird and its family recently. It happened when I first noticed a pretty bird flying at my home backyard. Soon, a nest was built on the branches of my curry leaf tree. It chose a perfect spot to lay its eggs. After they were laid and eventually hatched, the mother watched at a close distance, probably on a lookout for intruders. It cared for her young in accordance with the natural instinct of a mother and was prepared to defend and protect them.

It was fascinating to see how she went about feeding her young. I was especially inspired to witness the special bonding between them. While the mother continued to care for her young, I had to leave the scene for a few days for an overseas trip. The thoughts of that unique relationship remained with me while I was away.

Upon my return, I was thrilled to see the rapid and steady growth of the nestling. However, I remained puzzled on the apparent absence of the other sibling. I reached out to feel the soft feathers. It was amazing!

After a few minutes, I noticed its mother perched on a wall, next to the tree, staring at us. I thought the moment has come for me to bid goodbye to this beautiful chick that was learning to flap its wings. Though there was a sense of reluctance, I figured out that mother knows best what is good for her young. I prayed that they will continue to fly freely and not be caged up somewhere. There are precious lessons concerning the uniqueness of life associated with this encounter. I shall treasure them in my heart. I hope you are also inspired by this sharing.

After this encounter, I have occasionally looked up to the roost, wondering whether I would have the good fortune of witnessing the next season.