City_Sylvia- Those are just fake flowers. It's a mailbox on the carport wall, guessing that's where the mail was delivered at one time. I put fake flowers in it to make it look "pretty". Last Spring only one bird tried in that spot, something got the eggs and cracked them? This is the first year they have followed through, and already 2 batch of eggs have made that their first home. Out of 5 eggs the first time, only one made it. A few days later, I have a whole new batch of eggs to watch. I don't touch them or the area where they are. I was always told that if you touch the eggs or babies that the mother won't come back?! Maybe that's what your grandmother was talking about? What picture did you like so much I should get published?(tell me where and I will)
Ceejaytown- Maybe it's another mama bird that was watching to "take over" the nest? I'm anxious to see how many make it this time. I hope they all do, although I can't see 5 babies in that small nest. The last one took up the entire nest before it flew off.
This message was edited Apr 28, 2010 2:11 AM
Spring!! Eggs in nest!!
I was speaking of the bird's nest where you placed the flowers.:)
Actually the flowers were there first. The birds found them and decided to make them a nest.
the eggs change color as time goes by. Some of the eggs are starting to look brownish inside. I'm guessing it's the baby forming. I think in about 4-6 days these will start hatching.
I hope more than one makes it from this batch
Welcome to the world little birdie!
OMG.....so small and fuzzy!
Only two have hatched so far. One fell out of the nest and died, so only one is left so far.
nature is cruel sometimes ...sigh...
His fuzz is almost gone.....so cute.
That is its crop, part of a bird's digestive system.
Oh ok. It sure looks gross:) I thought maybe it couldn't go to the bathroom
Ceejay you are so knowledgeable, I never would have thunk it! lol
Ceejay would you believe my little plant has little flowers on it ... I need to take a picture!
They grow SO fast!
Heck ya, I'll say. I'm guessing it will be gone tomorrow or the next day. When I peek in the nest, it ducks down. Cute
He is so cute. Does this make you an empty nester? :-)
I guess I am now. For the second time in almost 2 months!LOL
I wonder if I got those old eggs out will another mama bird nest there or is it too late in the season?
