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Message: <blockquote data-quote="longbow" data-source="post: 1864537" data-attributes="member: 77303">What a difference a day makes. Today the little gaffer was very active, prancing about the nest, rubber-necking everywhere and generally looking like a different guy altogether.Most importantly though, today was windy, and he periodically raised his wings and caught air. He wasn't flapping yet, but seemed to be definitely getting the idea that those appendages have some use other than keeping warm with. First baby steps, in other words. Seemed to be enjoying himself immensely. Methinks he'll be fledging any day now.Starting to feel like the Dad who knows his kid will be leaving for college any day now. :-C But excited and grateful as well.</blockquote>