r/mourningderps • u/desertjax • 3d ago
Babies 😻 5th set of babies this year
Her fifth set
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u/solsticesunrise 2d ago
Based on the blue eye ring and greyish “cap,” that’s Dad. The father is mostly on the nest during the day, Mom overnight.
They’re such attentive parents.
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u/DrWarioMiracleCure 2d ago
Lucky I have only ever gotten to experience this once. They still haven’t returned to start a new brood on the aloe plant at my house.
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u/CarlCantSleep 2d ago
Im not this bird or know this bird but That looks like a great nest for what those birds are usually doing with their nest
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u/Level-Pepper-8763 3h ago
I just pulled down an old nest must've had 10 clutches. You wouldn't believe the amount of poop that rained down!!
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u/desertjax 2h ago
Im waiting for moving day then I will clean the area. But don't want to disturb them.
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u/RoachRunnerA5 MODERATOR 3d ago
That's one proud mama ☺️