I took lots of pictures today!

This is a picture of #2 who continues to be the most curious of the three babies. It is really incredible that at this age, all three babies have such distinct personalities! The oldest baby is the most independent. He is the least likely to be found in the "huddle" with the others and will often go off on his own. The second baby seems to be the most alert and curious at this point. He is interested in looking at everything! He seemed particularly fascinated by Stanley, the pet rock that Alissa made for her dad in ceramics class. The youngest baby, not surprisingly is the most "needy" at this point and more interested in cuddling and being held. But given his age difference I think that is totally to be expected for his age.

It is hard to believe it has just been a few days since we took the babies from their nest box. They are alert and curious and showing an interest in their surroundings. They change every time I look at them!

This picture is of the oldest baby, and a comparison of the feathers from yesterday shows the incredible growth that is occurring in the emerging pin feathers. He is getting more completely covered with a soft gray down as well. They are able to walk "E.T." fashioned, and I have to keep a close eye on them every moment.

The yellow on his head is much brighter now thanit was yesterday! The beaks are also changing shape and color. When they first hatch, their bottom beak is like a large flat shovel... or like a spoon, the better to receive the food regurgitated by the mom and dad. Beaks are initially pink, but now are turning gray and will eventually turn black. Baby Amazons have black beaks which are very attractive. As they get older their beaks turn a dark gray or "wood" color. You can still see the shovel shape on his baby, but his beak is starting to look more like a parrot's beak!

At this stage the feet look enormous! I compared them to Java and Kiwi who have full grown adult feet and they are almost the same size as #1's.