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| They're so pretty It flew off. |
In previous years they've built in the tree house. In 2011 something smashed and ate the eggs. That nest was tricky, as the cats, and other predators, could reach it in the tree house. I put up chicken wire to protect it in 2012. By 2013, they'd figured out the shed was best. Last year they raised 5 little chicklets.
This is the 2014 report!
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| Wee bird! |
They began May 1st, by May 7th it looks like a cosy nest! It's hard work! The first egg was laid May 12th.
Phoebe is twitterpated! from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
They've been collecting nesting materials, and are well on their way to building a nest. I was walking 2 cats and snuck up behind him/her.
The other day, I spotted one Phoebe collecting last year's petunia branches, while the other sat in the nearby lilac tree supervising. S/he picked one up, changed its mind, picked up another piece.
I could hear her chittering from the tree: "No, not that one!"
Eventually, they both flew off to the shed.
8 comments:
I do enjoy your videos. Feels like I'm there watching along with you.
how lovely to have phoebes nesting, very interesting photos and video
That first image is just so perfect!!! I know the calls they make, but I have never figured out what they look like!
It must be nice to have a ringside sea for Phoebe nesting. I'm sure we'll see the whole story
It looks like they have been working hard on the nest. Now it's time for them to settle in and make some chicks.
The Phoebes are so cute.
Not sure if I can get photos, Red - they're so high, and right at the roof.
Adorable birds. I hope they do well!
so good seeing them nest... hope they have another successful year. hope all is well.
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