WingedHearts.org More love than you thought possible

After the tragic loss of three gorgeous chicks (and possibly more) Maggie and Vicky are happy to be blessed with Monty and Mindy from Vicky's second clutch in 2007. Sophie loves the pair dearly, they help her heal from her loss. Wendy is happy to have two younger playmates - but is a bit overwhelmed by them at times. 

The birds love the lilypot - and look at them bathe. Contrary to what it seems - no, they are not swimming....the pot is filled with well rounded pebbles and fine sand. The birds seem to love the combination as they can rest themsleves in the batch and sink their claws in the sand, while still having the sure surface of the rocks to help them climb out.  

Take a look at the slideshow below for a peek at the birds.

(click on the 'next' button to forward through the slides).
Previous Slide 1/27 Next Monty Loves A Swim Monty urges Mindy to give him room

for a plunge

and a swim!

as he turns

..round...

..and round..

..and still around..

..this is great fun..

..and around again..

..one more time..

..for another spin please..

..Do I have to get out?..

while Dimpy and Renuthri have a trance nap

for a little longer

unperturbed by

other going-ons

nearby

Mindy manages to get a bite when Monty leaves for a moment

Then Maggie and Sophie join Monty

for another dip

Wendy wants a bit of the action..

Monty with Maggie and Mindy

swopping places

Shall we indulge him Maggie and Mindy wonder

Monty hangs around

for another go and Sophie

gives him company

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