Amazing Photos of Pip and her Kits

I just happened to glance out the bathroom window a few minutes ago and noticed that Pip was at her nest. I stood and watched for a minute until I realize she was feeding her kits. I grabbed the camera and went on the deck and snapped a few photos. I didn't want to interrupt her to the point that she would abandon her efforts. When she didn't seem phased I moved closer and sat in the grass and talked to her. She fed the kits and then made a production of rearranging her nest and covering them back up. When she was satisfied that they were safe she made a flying leap practically into my lap and commenced grooming herself. Andrew later commented that he couldn't believe her diving move. Anyway here is an amazing series of photos:

In position and feeding.

Two heads can be seen nursing.Close up of the above photo.

Tiny feet in the air.Close up of above photo.

Tucking them back in

Checking up on them

Rearranging

And covering

and grass pulling

and one last scoop for good measureHere she is in preening position. Her nest is to my left in the bottom left corner of the photo.