On the Edge

When I got home from work, here is the image I was greeted with. I counted only three of the original five nestlings. The others must have already fledged! These irresistible faces were staring blankly at me as they stood motionless on the rim of their nest. Perhaps the fecal matter piled up in and around their nest provides incentive for them to "get out" as soon as possible! Who knows for sure.

Perched and surveying the landscape, they are perhaps mustering courage for the big leap? (Click to view larger)