The Circle of Life

I was sad to come to the realization that our little birdies may not have made it to the point of leaving the nest on their own. A few weeks ago I notice baby birds in a bush at the lake. They were cardinals!! The following week I expected them to be gone but was very surprised to find little, feathery birds.

The Daddy, bringing food to the nest.

As my mom had tried to tell me, our little birds didn't make it to this point. It was upsetting to find them gone in the first place, now I feel really bad. But it brings me comfort to know that there are other birdies out there, making their way in life.
And in another bush at the lake, the circle of life continues...