Three weeks ago, I reported on a newly hatched chick –
I am pleasantly surprised to see how much it has grown, strutting quite confidently on sturdy little legs –
It’s amazing that the parents have raised this chick here in the middle of a grass lawn which is regularly mown.
Nature on the Edge 
Cut pics, Liz. He’s certainly grown a lot in a short time. 🙂
Yes, it’s surprising…. those wings will be long enough soon to take to the air!
I get SO excited when I see you’ve posted. Just love your photos and the stories they tell about nature where you are.
Menomama, love your enthusiastic response 🙂 Thank you!
i agree; your photos are always captivating!
i’ll never forget the first time i saw a thick-knee in costa rica. i ws driving down a primitive road w/towering trees on each side, and that odd little bird kept darting ahead of me, then it would stop.. then dart.. then stop.
your photos are great, and i love that cute little bird!
Yes, don’t they have strange bobbing movements… Thanks for visiting Lisa. Great to read the distribution of species.
Ahh that’s good to see, long may he thrive 🙂
Second that!! i love the way his appearance is changing from fluff to feathers…. and that disdainful looking pose…
Happy to know!
Yes!! It’s surviving and flourishing. 🙂
What an adorable, sweet, fascinating creature!
Yes, don’t you just love how elegantly the chick is growing 🙂
Wow! He’s really grown up!
Yes!! It’s going to be interesting to see how long it takes for his wings to develop and then flying lessons…. 🙂