Not Quite Ready   Although they are spending more and more time standing on the edge of the nest and looking out at the world, the youngsters are not quite ready to venture out into it yet. Each chick approaches leaving the nest in its own way - some can't wait to leave, while others are filled with fear of the unknown. These two seem neither afraid nor very curious at the moment - just content to look. >

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