Happy Tidings

For long now I had been waiting for the pigeons to return and lay their egg in our flower pot. Nothing could be wrong at least from my side. I remember when a brethren after years of matrimony was blessed with a child only to lose within a few months and soon again they were blessed with a cute bundle of joy. It was the same feeling. I don't know if it is the same pigeon who lost its egg 3 times before.

Anyway, I had been hearing the pigeons making that weir sound which I associate with procreation and was hoping to see an egg, and voila, Sunday morning there was this  6-pack dad perched on his egg fiercely guarding it. I only pray to the almighty that please let this egg grow into a healthy pigeon, a sign of life, very much needed. Just this Saturday we lost a young friend and it has been weighing down our minds, mom still hasn't come out of the shock and I was in the pits though was very philosophical about it. Seeing this egg was like the "Force" reminding us of the cycle of life nevertheless enforcing my faith in the mysterious ways of nature. Now every morning I check on the egg with the fierce dad getting agitated every time he sees me. It is a great feeling. woooooooow.

 Pigeon Update:  As of today 14/01/12 only one egg survived, primarily because of the crows who kept bothering the pigeons. Anyway today morning we had a surprise waiting for us a yellow & pink fur ball "baby pigeon". I managed to get a few pics. Here they are.

Update as of 22/01/12 on the lone survivor: Since these photos were taken the lone survivor seems to be trying to put up a strong fight only to be defeated last night. I found him squashed this morning. I think it was his parent who squashed it to death. The theory of Natural Selection is at work here.