Dropping in quickly for a short post. I took this picture yesterday.
Look at that!! These baby hawks are ready to fly the coop. Actually I was surprised to see them still in the nest this a.m. Both have been standing on the edge and opening out their wings. It won't be long now!
I've been surprised at how quickly my days are going back in the office. I'm not staying ALL day - I get in before 7:30 and have been leaving by 3 or 3:30, but the time is jam-packed. And today there are a few more folks in the office. Still a pretty empty place though (which is fine with me). One of my peers is in and she told me she has decided to retire at the end of September! She is 75 (please God, do not let me still be working at 75!!) and figures it's time. I'll say! So it will be interesting to see what new configuration there is for supporting the folks she currently supports.
My hope is that tomorrow I can/will work from home. I have one conference call at 10 and believe that's the only thing on my schedule. Other than knitting that is....
Hope everyone's week is going well. I've got to run!
Yes, they will be leaving the nest soon and taking short flights. I’m thrilled that you were able to get photos.
ReplyDeleteHello, Love the hawk photo, it looks ready to fly. Retiring was the best decision I ever made. I hope your co-worker enjoys her retirement, 75 yrs old she deserves it. Wishing you a happy day!
ReplyDeleteI think you're right and I'm guessing next time you go to the office the babies will have flown the nest.
ReplyDeleteOur camping friends Larry and Nita both just retired last year and they were 75 then. I sure hope Dennis isn't still working then!
Blessings,
Betsy
Love your hawk photos! Thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this exciting sight! I hope you can work from home tomorrow (and I also hope that neither one of us is still working at 75)!
ReplyDeleteLove the hawk pic! So very cool! I'm glad your days are going quickly at work, Vera. Stay safe! XO
ReplyDeleteI am so enjoying watching those two fledglings try out their wings. THANKS for taking the images and sharing
ReplyDeleteWow..that baby is ready to take off! Our Osprey babies take forever to leave the nest. They are just poking their little heads out now.
ReplyDeleteMy brother was fishing yesterday and a large fish fell out of the sky and landed next to him! He looked up and saw an osprey and an eagle. Somebody made somebody else drop their catch! Good thing it didn't land on his head.
ReplyDeletethey grew too quickly for me!!
ReplyDeleteWow, those little guys grew up crazy fast!!
ReplyDeleteOh, thanks for that photo. It's astonishing how fast raptors grow. And how sturdy their leg feathers make them look.
ReplyDeleteStill working at 75...wow. I hope it's because she really liked to, not because she had to. I loved being able to retire when I did.
I love it every single day!
That is one big hawk baby! Yes, they do look like they should be flying off soon. Stay safe!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great shot of the young hawk! It will be out raiding bird feeders soon.. lol! Have a wonderful weekend. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteThose babies are real close to fledging!!! I bet they're gone by Monday! (i'm late to reading this!)
ReplyDeleteHow exciting to see those hawks grow up and leave the nest. Glad you are feeling comfortable returning to work.
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