A precarious place for a nest
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382209)
Rockingham, Australia
February 10, 2018 2:33am CST
I am trying to sort out what seems like trillions of photos. I came across this one of a willy-wagtail’s nest in my brother’s shed where he kept his tractors.
The birds have built a cup-like nest of what looks like mud but is actually woven grass covered by spiderwebs. It would be lined with soft grasses, hair or fur. You often see these feisty little birds sitting on the backs of domestic livestock or even kangaroos and picking at bits of hair or fur.
The nest has been built, as can be seen, where two metal rods cross but it seems safe enough. And it has been there for some years now and used time and time again.
When we’re driving I always keep an eye out for birds’ nests along the road. Do you ever look for nests?
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@allknowing (153530)
• India
10 Feb 18
Yes. I do. And they had one built in our improvised letter box and one on the entrance light but both nests did not last long.
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@allknowing (153530)
• India
11 Feb 18
@JudyEv It is sad that we do not get to see the entire phase from start to finish where the little ones fly away
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@JudyEv (382209)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Feb 18
@allknowing We had some nest under a patio and we did get to see them learn to fly. They were very clumsy when they first left the nest and would crash-land into the bushes in the garden.
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@DaddyEvil (174508)
• United States
11 Feb 18
LOL! That nest looks like a barn swallows nest! Barn swallows build their nests out of mud and stick them on walls, poles and under the eaves of houses as well as under bridges and in caves.
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@DaddyEvil (174508)
• United States
12 Feb 18
@JudyEv OMG! They are so cute! 
Even if I have seen something before, Judy, that doesn't mean I won't enjoy seeing it or something like it again. Please do add whatever photos you feel like adding in reply to my comments. Thank you!
Even if I have seen something before, Judy, that doesn't mean I won't enjoy seeing it or something like it again. Please do add whatever photos you feel like adding in reply to my comments. Thank you!1 person likes this
@snowy22315 (208964)
• United States
10 Feb 18
I do not. I used to have an old bug zapper on my porch that these birds decided would make an excellent place for a next. I had two seperate groups decide to nest there. Thankfully, I have gotten rid of it. The problem was when ever the door was opened, it would startle the birds and they would fly all around. I was always concerned one would end up in the house.
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@louievill (28846)
• Philippines
10 Feb 18
They trust their natural instincts but get confused with man made stuff I guess
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@silvermist (19701)
• India
10 Feb 18
That is a beautiful photo. Yes I too look at birds' nests. I thought the crows built the worst nest
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
11 Feb 18
I have birds nests everywhere around these woods.
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@toniganzon (77183)
• Philippines
10 Feb 18
I remember when I was in grade school, we had this broken ceiling fan where a bird built a nest.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Feb 18
Talk about a high wire balancing act.
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@teamfreak16 (43611)
• Denver, Colorado
12 Feb 18
Great balance. That's one talented nest builder!
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