Partridge Space

Two plain partridges, Scared and confident, Scared like they always used to be, Confident like never before, Urban partridges, Plain, bland and shy birds, Who dwelled on branches, Corners near and around our homes, Partridges who flew away, On approach of even human shadow, A pair of such partridges couple, Had nested outside my door, Strangely now they saw me, Perhaps even made an eye contact, But did not even show a flutter, Not to talk of flight, They jostled necks in jitters, But stood their seats, Their blood eyes darted, But did not seek path of flight, On a careful look, I saw that female was laden with eggs, She was cosy and warm, And the hubby snuggled along, On such an occasion, They were seeking space in locality, From their human cousins.