Fledgling

We were sitting having our breakfast outside, overlooking the vineyards. We could hear this scurrying around by the gate. Over the past few weeks we have been watching Mr and Mrs Blackbird busily taking food into the barn for their chicks. Then we saw Mrs Blackbird arrive on the top of the gate with a beak-full of worms, before dropping down into the corner, before flying away again. We realised the chicks had now fledged.

As we sat there, one little one came scurrying out, not yet able to fly. Mum was on the gate, keeping an eye on it. The little chick was looking a bit disheveled, and soon went to safety behind the lavender. It was gorgeous, we just need to keep it safe in the bushes until it can fly.

**UPDATE** That was actually a few days ago, we believe it soon moved to the laurel tree, and has since flown off. It all happens very quickly, in a few days.