Busy birds in April!

robin - see the leaf buds?

mallards

Nest building in my totem pole.

This pair is doing something in my totem pole. I assume a nest. Not sure if this is the best location. There are a few cats (3), and a hawk, about. The hawk patrols daily, looking for Labbit.

Froggie watches her build

I captured these builders April 2010.
Choosing a location for a home is of prime importance for both beast and humans. This pair has chosen an interesting location in a dead tree, on the 24' between my property and the neighbour's road. She drives this road quite speedily and my cats patrol it. I am not convinced they made the best choice. Location. Location. Location.


After giving up the too thin spot at the top of the tree trunk, they began working lower down in the crook. They made it about 8" down and then took off. I don't know if they gave up because of me as I checked them twice a day and took photos. Or bcz the cats were hovering. And, no, 'anonymous', I do not worry too much about how many songbirds the 3 cats get. We have hawk hunters and fishers, too. 3 and 4-legged. The weasels are about, as well.

The chickadees have given up this spot. Moved down to another section of the dead tree. Then, after digging a hole 8" deep, they abandoned it. They must know what they are doing!