Day 0 It all started when we were surprised to find a rock pigeon in our bathroom flower pot. |
It felt lousy shutting out a pregnant lady, but she'd surely find another place. |
Another place indeed! Nesting in my avocado tree pots would mean no watering for a few weeks. |
The few twigs I moved to an empty window box soon grew into a full nest. |
Day 2 Dad arrives to relieve the mother who's been sitting for a few hours. |
Mommy plans her flight path and we see the eggs for the first time. |
She chooses the only dark roof tiles. Inset shot through half a binocular. |
Eggs appropriately watched over by a Bird's Eye chilli tree. |
Day 10 A fluffy yellow head pops out, wobbles around and retracts under mother's warm wing like a shy tortoise |
Day 12 - Mother flew off for a few minutes, allowing our first look at the babies - the second one fresh out its shell |
Day 14 Don't they look cosy together? |
Mommy returns with a crop full of food |
They seem to both have their beaks down her throat at the same time |
Day 15 Again mommy flew off, for longer this time, and we see eyes open for the first time |
Daddy was just getting comfy when Mommy returned to boot him out - Alright alright, I'm going! |
Dad looks quite disgruntled at having to end his quality time with the kids |
Day 16 Already feather shafts are clearly visible |
Two handsom fellows pose for their closeup |
Day 17 The children scramble to get food out of Dad's mouth |
The brown iris of their eyes is quite defined and they are aware of every movement |
