Quite a stunning set of photos! Also, great presentation with the accompanying dialogue adding a lot to the post. You write almost as well as you photograph!
The care the mother provides for the little ones is something you know must be happening but you never experience it in this detail because your eye can't stop time and focus on one instant. But a talented photographer can do this for us.
The Elliot quote on endings and beginnings sums up the post. Much like the Commencement Ceremony comes at the End of schooling, the nest time has ended as independence has begun.
Fabulous art here, and I'm so glad you found steemit and decided to share this with us!
Thanks for appreciating it, Kenny. Happy.