Bird Watching: Birds Nesting & Activities in Our Garden 2011 Vol. #2, 1 by Lily_love

Lily_love wrote:
Rose, Spring really has sprung down here. Bradford pears and Shadblows as well as many hybrid/ornamental cherries are putting on a show down here. Birds are showing their courtship activities. I can confirm that the Brown thrashers already built their first nest out of stick on my front porch under a rose arbor. Other common residents such as Eastern Phoebes, Carolina Wrens, the Dees and Blues and others finches are pairing up, shopping for houses, but none has made their commitment as of now--that I can see. But the saying is "If you can't see; it doesn't mean it doesn't exist." So I like Ginger will keep watch and share on any new activities that I'll see.

While the birds are busy celebrating spring, I ordered my first mealworms order via online. Also, while gardening yesterday. I happened on a "sparrow trap" so I maybe able to relocate them else where should they show up, although I haven't had HOSP problem in the garden. I purchased the trap just in case. I'm very excited about the prospect of Blue Birds nesting in my backyard, but also worry about their safety. I also put up several other nest boxes for other cavaties nesting little birds-- so far no taker yet.

Ah and I'm working on setting up contraption of "cage feeder" to keep larger birds away from my mealworms treat for the smaller birds. I'll post pix as I put that together.

p.s. Quince blossoms.