May 25, 2008 - It ain't easy being teeny

Just like with Mama's nest, the little one always gets ignored. Although, Lucy's littlest seems to hold his own much better than Roxy did. He does get squished a lot and has always had to sleep on the top (and coldest) part of the nest, but he still does alright. He sits and sleeps with his mouth open so he is ready to get food the second Mom or Dad show up, pretty savvy! For every one feeding his siblings get two but it seems to be enough for him.

Getting squished and hoping for lunch

Trying to hide from me and still hoping for lunch

(those wispy white feathers are the ones they pull out when they preen)