Apparently, that was the term my grandmother used when referring to newborn babies – “just air born.” Technically, I guess that really is true. Well, we have some “just air born” babies here on Vestal Street at the Mitchell House. I am not, however, handing out “cigars” so to speak.
My “garden nemesis” at the Mitchell House has delivered several baby bunnies. We have seen one so far – spotted by a MMA staff member who is also a former Mitchell House intern. She knows all about my bunny-battle, all too well. And I say several, as we know that bunnies deliver quite a few and can have multiple broods over the course of a season. Now, don’t get me wrong. They are adorable. But as I have said before, do you know what they eat?! In a day?! I might as well go buy hundreds of plants and not plant them. Just line them up with a sign stating, “Free Food.”
I thought she might have a nest. She has been sitting quietly on and off for days with herself backed up to the hydrangea bush in the backyard, her face towards the crawl space. She was taking a break more than likely (from all those “just air born” babies) but at the same time, she could keep an eye on potential predators and an eye on potentially wayward baby bunnies.
So, that’s how I know spring has truly sprung. Baby bunnies. Let the garden battle begin! (Sigh).
JNLF
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