hour two

i tried to give the bird some matzoh because it's the closest we have to bird feed in the house. the bird moves away from the nest. the next time i check, the egg is alone. i have a minor break down. i start googling.

what i learn is that it's actually OK for a tiny, little helpless egg to be without parent for a little while. in fact, pigeon parents split the parenting responsibilities - dad sits during the day, then takes off, and mom shows up late night to keep the little bugger warm. i have yet to find a site that recommends i bring the egg inside and sit on it for the next 16 days. i persevere.

for all the hatred that pigeons may inspire, there exists a wonderful number of support sites. the truth is, folks, i'm dealing with a pigeon. as if this thing has never seen a human, never encountered matzoh, can't cope with city life. we're talking about a bird who built a nest in an abandoned air-conditioning vent. life has thrived in worse conditions.

hold on, i have to check the nest.