For three days I watched a Carolina Wren couple work tirelessly building a nest in a flower pot on our front porch. I couldn't resist checking it out several times a day. I even made plans to take daily pictures and hoped to eventually see the eggs and then babies and then fledglings. I suppose I was too curious about the nest because as soon as they got it finished (or it looked finished to me) they abandoned it and never returned! Next time I'll remember to keep my distance
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some birds make several nests before they settle into one. perhaps it wasn't your fault!
I have the same wren family using three birdhouses.
Your fella has a mighty beakfull!
I've enjoyed the last several posts immensely especially the camel kisses and kitty. What a precious picture of that little bird!
I've been away for a bit but I went back a looked at every thing I missed.
bird nest amaze me, all those little pieces and they stay together and hold the babies. lets hope Teresa is right about them making several
He's got some nice, strong materials there. They must have decided it wasn't such a great place after all.
They are such fun to watch, aren't they. :) Nice shot.
Kathy it's not you fault at all, sometimes the birds don't feel safe in the nest they built and they leave it for more safer place.
This little one is so precious. He/she has to learn how to fly. Exceptional capture! Love it so much!
You got a nice close up of the little builder. They are a bit touchy about being watched.
I read something about them building nests to keep other birds from building too close to the real nest. But I forget where I read that so I can't attest to its validity.
It's amazing how much those little guys can carry when building their nests. A robin built a nest in the window box on the garage. I did get pictures of the 4 little blue eggs and when the babies were ready to fly. I'll have to post them one of these days.
I'm a stalker too. I always convince myself that if I'm consistently present, they won't be spooked.
Disappointing! Guess they are fair weather friends.
I love this photo, Kathy. I have had house wrens make nests in my yard and then abandon them. I think they might be trying to fool possible predators.
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