Swoops has gone☹.

[Digger...]

Can everyone wish little Swoops good luck out there in the big wide world? Been 5 days since he was here, i seen him on a neighbours tv aerial down the road when i was photographing the plovers 2 days ago.

But Mum and Dad magpie are slowly chasing him out further away from my yards and the area.

These are the last 2 shots of the little man, heartbreaking every year for this old softie.

Good luck little Swoops, thx for being a pal.

 

[jeffashman9]

Off to see the wide, wide world... or at least the Land of Oz.

 

[MitchP]

It's always hard to see them grow up. Maybe he'll be back with a bride someday.