Making a home
@GardenGerty (169406)
United States
May 18, 2019 6:59am CST
Hubby says the robins are nesting in one of the cedars. He found an egg that had fallen to the ground.
The wrens and finches have discovered the bird house in my display area. I believe the wrens have selected it as a home. It was supposed to be a decorative bird house hubby's sister sent years ago. Much of the outer decor is gone. Ideally, if I had realized that it would actually be used, I would have given it some upgrades.
Wrens do not need perches, and the perch will tend to make the babies vulnerable to larger birds that will sit on it and put their head in. So I would have removed the perch. We would have drilled vent holes at the top for air circulation and drain holes in the bottom.
It is said that wrens will nest anywhere, however, including in the tops of flower pots with plants and in old boots.
The hummingbird has been by to visit my red petunias, as well.
It is a busy morning at my house.
There appears to be a storm rolling in.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
18 May 19
I have not had swallows at my house that I know of. They are so good to eat the bugs.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
21 May 19
@LadyDuck At one of the petting zoos they always have barn swallows. We also have them down by that river that flooded. It is fun to watch them swooping and catching insects.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
18 May 19
I have to set out our birdhouse. It fell to the ground sometime during the winter when the winds were whipping.
May need to buy a new hummingbird feeder. A couple of the perches have broken off, but it is still usable so I may just try to give this feeder one more season of use.
The sun is shining brightly today and my plan is to hit a perennial sale at one of the local churches and also go to a greenhouse for some plants too.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
18 May 19
@GardenGerty they do come to their favorite flowers, but do enjoy the feeders too.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
18 May 19
I am jealous. Someone on Facebook said it is better for the hummers just to plant their favorite food flowers.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
21 May 19
@ElusiveButterfly The years I have had feeders they only attracted ants. I would like one to hang out in my display, though.
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
19 May 19
I am not that fortunate. With a big garden like ours there sure will be birds building nests but I have so far not spotted any I did spot one a long time ago which was destroyed by some other birds.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
21 May 19
Yes, we do get some aggressive birds from time to time as well.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
21 May 19
I always feel as if they are looking in my front window, saying "Where's the buffet?"
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maybe they are sometimes
@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
18 May 19
It appears you have a very nice garden
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
18 May 19
I am happy with these odd containers full of flowers.
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@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
19 May 19
@GardenGerty yes..this is just the perfect use.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
18 May 19
I moved where I feed them, and that is where we have the most droppings.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
18 May 19
Oh, it must be so peaceful having those visitors stop by. =) I love birds, reminds me how great God's love is for us.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
18 May 19
Peaceful til the various ones pick fights. I love having so much natural space though.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
18 May 19
I hope the wrens will be safe in their new home. Are you looking forward to a storm?
It will be 90 degrees here today, but I am going up to the mountains this morning. We will stop to eat breakfast and then a late lunch.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
18 May 19
It is raining like crazy today, but the birds do not mind.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
18 May 19
I am glad you give them suet to give them more energy and nutrition.
@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
18 May 19
Hope the nest works for them. Have a good day.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
18 May 19
Your place is the hip happening place for birds.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
18 May 19
And I am so easily entertained. It is a real marvel.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
18 May 19
No, actually except for the bird house they are planters. I was hoping they would attract birds and they have. I do keep food and water out for them in other places.
