special feature playing for a limited time only

We have turned into somewhat of a birdwatching family. Especially Joaquin and I, as we spend many meals looking out at the bird feeder. This bird feeder has drawn regular birds, including one specific family of finches. The male is adorned with bright red hood and vest, and the female usually eats with him at the feeder. This female recently started building a nest in the corner of our covered patio. I would watch her day after day, slowly constructing this new home. I was honored she would choose our patio. So some time went by, and one day I saw the male in the nest appearing to be regurgitating. I had never seen him in the nest before, and strained to see if there were baby birds in the nest. It appeared that some little blob was meeting at dads mouth, but I couldn't be certain. A couple days later, I saw 3 little open mouths popping out of the nest, eyes closed, very still. I thought they were dead initially, but was relieved to see two of them open and close their mouths while I watched. And watched. And watched. There is something very special about watching a family of birds take residence and have baby birds. Joaquin calls them "Beebee burds". I love hearing him say that.

Today when I went to check the nest, they were bigger, more alert, fuzzier, and there were FOUR of them! We are all enjoying this special feature playing for a limited time only.
click on the photo above to see them in better detail.