Sketchbook

Creative today...
Black calligraphy pen drawing sprayed with water...

I have a juvenile female blackbird in the garden. She is still quite young. Also, several male blackbirds have been visiting. One of this year's male blackbirds seem to have won the position to partner young Miss Blackbird.

He has discovered, however, that there is a flock of Sparrows to contend with at every twist and turn. Finally he gave in (not so gracefully) when he discovered the flock of Sparrows along with one Bluetit the Sparrows appear to have adopted (it seems to have happened when AH neighbour chainsawed into my garden cutting down bird nests earlier this year), as well as one male Robin and one Wren, all come as a package with young Miss Blackbird.

But yesterday might have been a bit much for him. Mr Blackbird flew down to the path and was hopping up it, when he turned to see ten sparrows following him (like ducklings following their mum).  This is a true story.

'What the blazes is going on here?', he said to the Sparrows.

'Hi Dad!' The Sparrows replied....

I think Mr Blackbird has discovered (instead of just the nookie he was hoping for) that he is going to be guardian of this whole garden...