Today as Eric and I were coming back from our run I noticed that my hanging basket of Angel Wing Begonias was looking pretty wilted so I got it down to water it. Lo and behold there was a little birds nest buried at the base of the plant with 4 eggs inside! I was beside myself, how exciting! I only hope I didn't disturb them by moving the basket. I've never noticed birds going in and out of it so i guess they steer clear when I'm in the fron yard. I also found some more evidence of nesting birds in the area by way of a fragment of blue egg shell that I found on our front walk. At first I thought it was a robin's egg but after some research I think it might be an Eastern Bluebird (I've seen a few of these in our yard this year). The nest in my hanging basket (I think) is a Carolina Chickadee nest, at least the best I could tell from looking it up online. If there is anyone out there who is knowledgable about birds nest identification feel free to correct me :-)
Here are some pictures of the nest with all the little eggs in it, it's so exciting to have them right at our door!
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backed out view of the hanging basket, you can see how well hidden the nest is! |
Love that first shot - so dreamy looking.
ReplyDeleteWow birds are so amazing. that is very well hidden- I am glad you spotted them!
ReplyDeleteNow the babies have hatched! I'm afraid to move the basket anymore so I can't really see them but I can hear them chirping in there. It's so exciting! Also, now I think they are Carolina Wrens, I can only get quick looks at the parents as they dart around but that's my new best guess. They are super cute!
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