Destroyed Mockingbird Nest Eggs

@CarolDM (203396)

Nashville, Tennessee

April 15, 2020 12:36pm CST

Sadly this happens from time to time. Was out walking in the yard earlier. Found two mockingbird eggs and a nest destroyed. One egg was broken, the other was not. Not sure if it was the wind or another bird. Probably another bird, since one egg was broken. Then while refreshing the bird bath, I found another half of an egg shell in the water. I am sure the nest was destroyed by another bird. They are all seeking nesting places and get very territorial. Sad to see but it is part of nature.

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@Writingghost (5196)

• United States

15 Apr 20

I just couldn't force to myself to hit the like button. It is all a part of nature and I guess it is to be expected.

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@Writingghost (5196)

• United States

15 Apr 20

Well I am going to hit the like button because I like you being here.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

15 Apr 20

I know what you mean. It breaks my heart. But they will rebuild. It happens often sadly. But they are safe in my yard than i the wild.

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@Writingghost (5196)

• United States

15 Apr 20

@CarolDM I am certain they are more protected there.

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@NJChicaa (127116)

• United States

15 Apr 20

unfortunately that's life out there

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

15 Apr 20

Nature offers good and bad.

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@marlina (154103)

• Canada

15 Apr 20

As you know, nature can be pretty cruel sometimes.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

15 Apr 20

Yes I take the bad with the good.

@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

15 Apr 20

Aww, that hurts my heart! Poor little babies.

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@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

16 Apr 20

@CarolDM I know it's all part of nature but I am so soft hearted.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

15 Apr 20

I know but it happens a lot more often in the wild. Most survive in my yard.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

16 Apr 20

@simone10 I am too, I cry every time it happens.

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@kobesbuddy (78833)

• East Tawas, Michigan

15 Apr 20

This is so cruel, birds taking the young of other birds! Nature, I really don't understand why this happens:(

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@kobesbuddy (78833)

• East Tawas, Michigan

15 Apr 20

@CarolDM I see squirrels out here, hammering on the little guy! It upsets me, he doesn't look as healthy as the other ones

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

15 Apr 20

@kobesbuddy That is sad too. But we have to realize it is nature.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

15 Apr 20

Imagine how often it happens in the wild. Birds are very territorial.

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@thelme55 (79311)

• Germany

15 Apr 20

What a pity! That is really sad.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

15 Apr 20

It is but it happens every year.

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@much2say (57760)

• Los Angeles, California

15 Apr 20

Oh no

! It's sad, but yah, part of nature/life.

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@much2say (57760)

• Los Angeles, California

15 Apr 20

@CarolDM I've seen that happen to our mourning dove nest/eggs. It's really sad when the babies are already out and that happens.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

15 Apr 20

Yes it happens every year unfortunately.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

15 Apr 20

@much2say Yes it is all part of it though.

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@wolfgirl569 (135583)

• Marion, Ohio

15 Apr 20

Some birds will just do that too.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

15 Apr 20

I know, I take the good with the bad.

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@DianneN (254949)

• United States

15 Apr 20

Sometimes the squirrels do it, too,

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@DianneN (254949)

• United States

15 Apr 20

@CarolDM Our squirrels up north are so nasty. We had to give up our birdhouses thanks to them. Doodles had pointed out many broken eggs and the occasional nest in our yard.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

15 Apr 20

@DianneN My Dad used to have a time with them too.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

15 Apr 20

I don't have squirrels. This happens every year sadly.

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@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

15 Apr 20

Didn't realise they did this sort of thing

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

15 Apr 20

All the time. Birds are very territorial. Some will lay their eggs in another's nest. All about competition.

@spiderdust (14756)

• San Jose, California

15 Apr 20

Strangely, mockingbirds are the ones known for pushing eggs and young birds out of nests.

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@spiderdust (14756)

• San Jose, California

15 Apr 20

@CarolDM Yeah, I'd look at the grackles.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

15 Apr 20

Yes they are usually the aggressive ones. But I have the large grackles and blackbirds around. They may be the culprit.

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@dya80dya (36805)

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19 Apr 20

Nature is beautiful, but also cruel.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Apr 20

You are correct.

@freelancermariagrace (29342)

• Philippines

16 Apr 20

Oh, no. This made me sad

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

16 Apr 20

Yes it did me as well, but it is part of nature.

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@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

16 Apr 20

i am so sorry Carol, i know what the eggs mean to you.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

16 Apr 20

Thanks, it is part of it but never gets easier.

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@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

16 Apr 20

@CarolDM no it does not get easier

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@JudyEv (381759)

• Rockingham, Australia

16 Apr 20

That's sad but as you say, it's part of nature. Nature can be cruel sometimes.

@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

16 Apr 20

Yes it can, they will rebuild.

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@JohnRoberts (109841)

• Los Angeles, California

15 Apr 20

Such is nature's balance.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

15 Apr 20

Yep, gotta take the bad with the good.

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@LindaOHio (222222)

• United States

15 Apr 20

That's too bad. Nature can be so cruel.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

15 Apr 20

Yes I just take the bad with the good.

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@Nevena83 (66063)

• Serbia

15 Apr 20

Oh, I'm sorry the eggs were destroyed.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

15 Apr 20

Well it happens unfortunately. Thank you.

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