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My Baby Cardinals Grew Up and Now They Are Gone on Speechless Sunday

By Toni Weidman

Real Estate Agent with Sailwinds Realty

May 05, 2012 11:00 PM

They were standing on the edge of their world ready to take flight. We had to go out and when we returned, they were gone, the nest was empty. I feel sad that I didn't see them go.

Baby Cardinals

Maybe there will be another family in the empty nest soon.

It's in very good shape-just needs a little updating :)

See I'm a Grandma- My Baby Cardinals Hatched

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Anita Clark

Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA

Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Toni: They are braving the world and learning as they go...so like our own children who leave the nest to start their own lives.

May 05, 2012 11:03 PM

Kathy Sheehan

Bay Equity, LLC 770-634-4021 - Atlanta, GA

Senior Loan Officer

My high school mascot was the Cardinal. They were always outside my bedroom windo.

May 05, 2012 11:07 PM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Thomas - what a great thought. Thank you.

Larry & Sheila - yes I was able to and I'm thrilled for that. Thanks

Anita - that's so true and we are afraid for them too but have to let them go.

Kathy - I love the cardinals; we watch them all the time. The nest is in good shape so it will probably be used again.

May 05, 2012 11:14 PM

Dale Baker

Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH

New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

Howdy and morning Toni

Toni my friend, its sure fun to watch baby Birds as they grow each day. Then when its time for them to leave the nest, its sure mighty enjoyable to watch take their first flight. It is sad when we miss seeing the babies go.

Have a good one
Dale in New Hampshire

May 05, 2012 11:15 PM

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Toni, sad that your babies flew the coop, and did not say good bye! Too cute!

May 05, 2012 11:18 PM

Roger D. Mucci

Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH

Lets shake things up at your home today!

Sweet! Some Mama Bird is building a nest in the corner of my awning, I have yet to see her.

May 05, 2012 11:20 PM

John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Good morning Toni -

My Baby Cardinals Grew Up and Now They Are Gone. Once again proof and power Mother Nature provides all God's creatures. You were blessed to have and enjoy them the time you did.

Have a great Florida Sunday my friend.

John

May 05, 2012 11:22 PM

Ralph Janisch ABR CRS Broker

Janisch & Co. - Conroe, TX

Selling Northwest Houston to good people like you!

We once had a family of nuthatch in the nesting box just off our deck. It was really fun for a couple of days as they learned to fly. They would come out of the box and walk on it's roof while mom and dad would show them how to take off and land. Then finally one by one they would take short little flights while chirping with delight....(sort of like look at me I'm airborne). After a couple of days they were gone out on their own to start the whole process again. Such is life!!

May 05, 2012 11:24 PM

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

There has to be a bit of bittersweetness with the flying away of your baby Cardinals, Toni! I've been in that situation a few times too. But, I wouldn't be surprised if that nest gets used once again, in a future season.

May 05, 2012 11:26 PM

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI

Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Bummer, I know how much you enjoyed watching them....I hope for your sake too something else occupies the nest!!

May 06, 2012 12:02 AM

Rob Thomas

Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN

Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Toni ....we have one building a nest in our paper box ....have a great day in FL!

May 06, 2012 12:07 AM

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Toni,

I agree with Myrl, they will be back.. I love your remark of the nest needing updating. I am wondering if they start all over because the scent of the previous owners is still there, and they want to put their own mark on a new one! A

May 06, 2012 01:01 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Toni- I remember your original post on them. I know how you feel... when I see the empty nests out at Green Cay. But, yes, they will return.

May 06, 2012 01:46 AM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Dale - I think I'm more worried about them. We have a hawk family in the area too.

Joan - yes, they did-the little ingrates!

Roger - hope you get to enjoy the whole experience.

John - I sure am and I loved it.

Jeanne & Ralph - I think I was disappointed in not seeing that process. It was a busy week and we missed it all.

Myrl - I'm sure it will. In fact probably by the same couple. They stay together and have several broods over the warm months.

Kristin - thanks- I'm sure we'll get new residents soon.

Rob - enjoy!!

Alexandra - it will probably be the same couple but if not, they usually just pull out the fluffy stuff that lined the nest and put in new, clean stuff. I put my dryer fluff outside on a tree branch for them to use. :)

Kathy - they will. I always feel sad when my babies leave :( but I'll get over it.

May 06, 2012 09:11 AM

Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®

Lewisburg, WV

Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Toni, sorry you did not get to see them before they flew the coop.... we had two nests on our patio located under our deck. A great place for bird's nest.

May 06, 2012 11:44 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Toni,

I am so sorry you missed them too but maybe they will come back to say hello. Like Roy says, have your camera ready for them to stop in and say hello grandma.

May 06, 2012 01:55 PM

Bob & Leilani Souza

Souza Realty 916.408.5500 - Roseville, CA

Greater Sacramento Area Homes, Land & Investments

Toni, your baby cardinals leaving you an "empty-nester" is a great Speechless Sunday topic...even though I know you're sad they left. It was time for them to begin their life's adventures! :)

Leilani

May 06, 2012 04:54 PM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Rebecca - that is a great spot. I bet you loved it.

Kristin - Maybe on Mother's Day :)

Leilani - yes, it was. It was hard giving them up though :)

May 07, 2012 04:51 AM

DeeDee Riley

Lyon Real Estate - El Dorado Hills CA - El Dorado Hills, CA

Realtor - El Dorado Hills & the Surrounding Areas

That would be sad for me too Toni! Maybe they don't like goodbyes!:)

May 08, 2012 04:12 PM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Maybe not, Dee Dee. They may have realized that I hated to see them go. :)

May 08, 2012 10:19 PM

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