Chirps Translated: "I Want My Mama!"

Even though mama is right outside the nest box opening, this brand new budgie can't wait for her return. Less than one day after hatching, the agitated and surprisingly-energetic baby bird is trying to stand and go to her. Hold your horses, little fellow. You're supposed to be exhausted after coming out of your shell. Besides, your mother will be back soon.

Six days have passed since the recording of this video and the chick is considerably larger now. Its rate of growth, in barely one week's time, is remarkable.

The budgie chick on May 15, 2016, less than one week old.

Another photo taken on May 15, 2016.

May 12, 2016.

May 11, 2016.

It's A Budgie Chick!

Mama Princess helped her new baby break free of its shell. If all goes well, three more eggs will be hatching during the next several days.

The first egg from Princess and Boingo's spring clutch has hatched! With mommie's help, the tiny, pink, wobbly bean broke its way into the world.

I was lucky enough to grab a photo of the brand new baby. Although it's very tired and helpless, the little darling is chirping, making its arrival known with the sweetest, softest, highest-pitched peeps you've ever heard.

I'm in love! Congratulations, mommy and daddy. Now, your work begins.

A closer look at the new hatchling.