Loved your thought about the phoebes. I've had phoebes nesting here, there, and everywhere under my eaves, under my porch, for six years. The latest brood just hatched. I'm wishing they'd move their nest for the second brood, since it's right over the garage door, and I'm in and out all the time. But the books say they aren't spooked by human activity, per se, although they fly away when one of us approaches. Thanks for watching out for yours.
They do seem to choose troublesome places to nest sometimes, don’t they? I think if it’s protected it’s fair game! And they don’t seem to mind ppl too much, so I guess it’s their prerogative! I visited the nest again tonight and there seemed to be a couple fledglings flying around with mama.
Loved your thought about the phoebes. I've had phoebes nesting here, there, and everywhere under my eaves, under my porch, for six years. The latest brood just hatched. I'm wishing they'd move their nest for the second brood, since it's right over the garage door, and I'm in and out all the time. But the books say they aren't spooked by human activity, per se, although they fly away when one of us approaches. Thanks for watching out for yours.
They do seem to choose troublesome places to nest sometimes, don’t they? I think if it’s protected it’s fair game! And they don’t seem to mind ppl too much, so I guess it’s their prerogative! I visited the nest again tonight and there seemed to be a couple fledglings flying around with mama.
You are becoming a bird expert, Laura. It's wonderful to read the excitement in your words.
I don’t think I’ll ever feel like an “expert,” Maureen! There’s too much to learn! But I’ll keep trying…
This is a BEAUTIFUL post. Photos, too. Thank you.
Thank you so much, Peg! They are such pretty birds.