nest of elusive & temperamental teenager bird

I discovered this nest today, stumbled upon it without realising, and recognised it immediately as the nest or 'bedroom' of lesser spotted teenager bird. Many characteristics shared with teenager birds worldwide, but this particular nest made more obvious by loud calling (shouting) of female, or mother, lesser spotted bird upon discovery. Much fuss and botheration between teenager and mother resulting in nest reformation into what can only be described as a 'tidy' condition. Barely natural environment for lesser spotted teenager bird, but its okay, don't worry, well known to return nest to more natural environment as soon as mother's back is turned.

turkey chicks & teenage boys

Bit of a jumble, eggs to turkey & bantam chicks to turkey parents.

Youngest son mid-meal - fork skill training failure

Something interesting to show you: 15 year old eating style: look away now if you have delicate disposition:

and another:

This nightmare scene takes place AT LEAST once a day (we all eat together at this house) whilst maintaining full flow of conversation - usually with plentiful gesturing. I tried.

On a much more pleasant note turkey chicks are emerging from incubation and joining bantam chicks in the kitchen (courtesy of eldest son), and I am posting photos of process - bronze turkeys for Christmas now available (in dwarf form - some feeding and rearing necessary before dining can commence)