Guess What I Found in My Yard?

@CarolDM (203454)
Nashville, Tennessee
June 2, 2020 12:31pm CST
Another exciting find in my yard. Yes... another Cardinal nest with three eggs. I have been doing the happy dance today. I knew the cardinals had a nest but wasn't sure where. I could see the bottom of the nest in one of my rose of sharon trees but could not reach it. Finally decided to get a ladder. A small one. Bingo. It worked. Not only is there a nest but three eggs! The cardinals were chirping nearby as if they were saying go away. So after a few pics, I left them alone. Now there are at least two nests with eggs in the front yard. Exciting times! A good morning and the crazy bird lady is celebrating!
Walking around in the yard again in the beautiful sunshine. Checking for new growth on the plants and trees. Kept noticing a male and female cardinal flying...
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85485)
• United States
2 Jun 20
That is so exciting! It makes me want to stalk the trees in my dad's backyard to see if any nests are there (the trees in my apartment complex are to tall to see). My dad's wife is all of the time talking about the birds in her backyard.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 Jun 20
I was a stalker yesterday! All inside the bushes and trees. Gotta be careful.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Jun 20
@JhovanPH I agree with you. Thanks.
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Jhovan M. Dapiton
@JhovanPH (2672)
• Philippines
3 Jun 20
Birds and wonderful most especially when you see them naturally working at their nests.
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GreatMartin
@GreatMartin (23677)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
2 Jun 20
The birds in the tree outside my window seem to be very busy with their nests--a storm coming??
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 Jun 20
There is a storm possibly headed your way, right?
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Jun 20
@JhovanPH They nest mostly in the spring.
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Jhovan M. Dapiton
@JhovanPH (2672)
• Philippines
3 Jun 20
I guess all this moment is the season of birds laying eggs
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simplyme
@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
2 Jun 20
Wow! can`t wait to see them hatched
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simplyme
@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
2 Jun 20
@CarolDM It`s ok. Atleast you got the eggs. Thank you for sharing. It`s so nice to see eggs in a nest
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 Jun 20
I hope I can, but I may not can get back on the ladder.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 Jun 20
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Jeff Moffitt
@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
2 Jun 20
How do you attract so many birds to nest in your yard? I haven't found any birds nests in my yard, but I do have at least three squirrel nests that I can see.
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Jeff Moffitt
@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
2 Jun 20
@CarolDM Between my two neighbors, there are probably about 2 dozen bird feeders scattered around their yards. I see tons of birds around here feeding off the bird feeders, but I haven't seen or found any of their nests. I'm wondering if they make their nests elsewhere because of the number of squirrels we have around here? Or maybe it's because of the neighbor's cats that seem to roam around outside all night.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 Jun 20
The last 2-3 years I have fed them all winter. The experts will tell you if you keep them around in the winter, most will return in the spring and summer. And my trees are all maturing, that really helps too. I never see squirrels.
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Jhovan M. Dapiton
@JhovanPH (2672)
• Philippines
3 Jun 20
Squirrels and birds cannot go by in the same tree but if you have more trees that can offer bigger space for birds its good. I hope. That birds will go at your place
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Courtney
@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
2 Jun 20
Aww. How long does it take for them to hatch
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 Jun 20
About 12-14 days. Any day now!
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Jun 20
@JhovanPH Thanks I hop I get the chance.
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Jhovan M. Dapiton
@JhovanPH (2672)
• Philippines
3 Jun 20
Its only about 2 or more than weeks.. Looking forward ro see their wingz
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Nevena Zivkovic
@Nevena83 (65282)
• Serbia
2 Jun 20
You love birds and definitely birds love you.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 Jun 20
I have to agree with you. I love watching them in my yard.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 Jun 20
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Nevena Zivkovic
@Nevena83 (65282)
• Serbia
2 Jun 20
@CarolDM I'm glad they're here and that they make you happy.
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much2say
@much2say (53959)
• Los Angeles, California
2 Jun 20
Isn't nature amazing? And you got the perfect shot of this nest !
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 Jun 20
Yes it amazes me every day. I was on the ladder looking down.
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much2say
@much2say (53959)
• Los Angeles, California
2 Jun 20
@CarolDM It looks like a magazine photo - I love it!
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 Jun 20
@much2say You are kind, thank you! I was on the ladder looking down.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Jun 20
I've been hoping you might find a way to photograph the eggs. Thanks for sharing it with us. I'm sharing in your excitement.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Jun 20
@CarolDM It was certainly worth the effort. It's a very clear photo.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
4 Jun 20
@JudyEv Thanks.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Jun 20
I was determined! Up on the ladder looking down here.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (129470)
• Israel
3 Jun 20
@CarolDM That is great news.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (129470)
• Israel
3 Jun 20
@CarolDM It is very exciting.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Jun 20
Very exciting.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Jun 20
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Manuela Lopes
@nela13 (55698)
• Portugal
2 Jun 20
That is fantastic, you can now take many photos when the cardinals born.
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Manuela Lopes
@nela13 (55698)
• Portugal
3 Jun 20
@CarolDM Oh, I see, it is understandable.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Jun 20
@nela13 I will watch from a distance.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 Jun 20
Hopefully. The problem is, I can't be getting up and down on the ladder.
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Arunima Singh
@arunima25 (85277)
• Bangalore, India
2 Jun 20
Wow! That's exciting! You should better stay away from the nest. Many birds abandon their eggs if they feel that human might have touched it. I was told this by someone.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 Jun 20
I do keep my distance. As I said I had to get a ladder but of course I won't do this every day. I have been doing this birding for over 10 years. You are right, they will abandon sometimes. I use my own judgement. Thanks!
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Arunima Singh
@arunima25 (85277)
• Bangalore, India
4 Jun 20
@CarolDM 10 years...that must have been interesting.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
4 Jun 20
@arunima25 Yes it was indeed. I hope it is not over.
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LowRiderX
@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
2 Jun 20
Wonderful, you still used a ladderYou have a lot of Cardinals
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 Jun 20
Yes I had to, it was the only way to see down into the nest. The others flew away and I haven't seen them. Maybe these will stay in the yard.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 Jun 20
@LowRiderX I will be, thanks. I have others reminding me too.
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LowRiderX
@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
2 Jun 20
@CarolDM Yes, that would be really nice, be careful when using ladders
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Jayanth
@jayanth_77 (7180)
• India
2 Jun 20
Wow!!! Beautiful eggs. Hope they hatch soon and bring joy to their parents
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 Jun 20
And joy to me as well. I hope so!
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 Jun 20
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Jayanth
@jayanth_77 (7180)
• India
2 Jun 20
@CarolDM yes joy to you too
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Sexy Girl
@JimBo452020 (42629)
• United Kingdom
2 Jun 20
Thats awesome. I wouldnt mind having a look in the neighbours tree. I might be wrong but I thought I saw a Yellow Hammer fly into it. Yvonne thought it might have been a Budgie which would be even better I think.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 Jun 20
I am sure your neighbor would not mind.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 Jun 20
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Sexy Girl
@JimBo452020 (42629)
• United Kingdom
2 Jun 20
@CarolDM She would. Bloody dragon
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Ken
@kanuck1 (4394)
•
3 Jun 20
That is a great photo! To think that each egg has the potential to develop a bird is so fascinating!
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Jun 20
It is a miracle and to watch these tiny birds hatch, amazing to say the least.
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Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
2 Jun 20
Oh that's so awesome!! =)
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 Jun 20
I was so excited. Now there are two to watch.
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SHOHANA
@SHOHANA (16094)
• Bangladesh
3 Jun 20
This kind of bird nest rarely found in cities. The city I live in where birds are very few and come from another place. Enjoy your day
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SHOHANA
@SHOHANA (16094)
• Bangladesh
4 Jun 20
@CarolDM most welcome share more interesting thing around you
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Jun 20
You are right. Thanks!
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (156159)
• United States
2 Jun 20
Now the crazy bird lady aka Bird Whisperer is using a ladder. What an exciting find.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (156159)
• United States
2 Jun 20
@CarolDM Me too!
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 Jun 20
Yes but it was a small one. I just had to see. I like Bird Whisperer better.
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Krissttina Isobe
@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
3 Jun 20
Spring has come with lovely nests!
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Krissttina Isobe
@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
5 Jun 20
@CarolDM Nature reminds us everything is going to be alright.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
5 Jun 20
@oahuwriter You said that perfectly. I go to another level often in nature.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Jun 20
Yes it has arrived!
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Simone
@Janet357 (75656)
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3 Jun 20
they feel safe in your garden.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Jun 20
I think you are right.
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