"They grow up so fast," we always say of children. Human children. But our kids have nothing on the speed at which Baby Birds develop.
In her book by that name, artist and wildlife rehabilitator Julie Zickefoose tracks the progress of hatchlings born on her property, in words and paintings. Eleven days from hatching to flying, in some cases.
The pace is astonishing, and Zickefoose's depictions can take your breath away. She joins us with details of her.