Baby Birds

We have baby birds in the nest!!

Mama Bird laid 4 eggs and I think that at least 3 of them have hatched.  There are 2 birds that are in the front area and seem to be thriving.  It is hard to see much because we don't want to bother the nest, babies and Mama Bird.  At least one was chirping when I went out to get this picture today.  We (the boys and I) were able to watch as Mama Bird came to the nest with something in her mouth (hoping it was food for the babies) yesterday afternoon.  Glad to see that she is doing what she can for her babies and the boys were excited to watch from inside the house!

 

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Backporch Bird Nest

We noticed Sunday that we have a bird nest inside one of our folding chairs.  We are not sure what kind of bird, but it is small (about 5-6 inches tall) and looks kinda like a finch.  It is brownish grey and we have only seen one bird so far.  Yesterday afternoon I was checking on it and noticed that there was an egg inside.  This morning I found 2 eggs inside!  Sheba (our dog) just ignores the chair when she is outside, so we are not concerned with her bothering it.  The boys have been told to not mess with the chair or the nest and so far they are not interested in it at all (which is a good thing!). 

The bird nest is nestled down into the chair with the opening on the side. 

Can't wait to see baby birds hatching!!

 

Yesterday, there was one egg when I took the picture.