Found My First Bird Nest Today

@CarolDM (203454)

Nashville, Tennessee

April 6, 2021 11:59am CST

While out walking around in the yard I keep seeing mockingbirds come in and out of my privet bush in the front. I had my phone camera with me, so I slowly walked up, and peeked inside. There it was, a nest of twigs and straw. Snapped a quick photo. Hopefully there will be eggs soon. Spring is full of little surprises.

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@Marilynda1225 (79571)

• United States

6 Apr 21

Every year I get a birds nest in the bush by my front door. I'm always amazed at how creative birds are when building their nests

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Apr 21

And you can usually tell which bird made the nest. Most of them have their own design and materials.

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@marlina (154166)

• Canada

6 Apr 21

Spring is such an exciting time,

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Apr 21

Indeed it is.

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@much2say (53907)

• Los Angeles, California

6 Apr 21

Ohhh, the fun begins! It'll be exciting to see the birds start their families

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@much2say (53907)

• Los Angeles, California

9 Apr 21

@CarolDM In your lovely garden, I'm pretty positive it will happen

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Apr 21

Spring has arrived. Hoping for eggs soon. Fingers crossed.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Apr 21

@much2say You are so kind, thank you.

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@kaylachan (57359)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

6 Apr 21

Looks like some birds are getting ready to nest.

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@kaylachan (57359)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

6 Apr 21

@CarolDM As long as they aren't scared away, any reason they wouldn't?

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Apr 21

@kaylachan Sacred away by humans and/or birds. Or if they find a better spot.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Apr 21

Mockingbirds. And I hope so.

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Krissttina Isobe

@oahuwriter (26780)

• United States

7 Apr 21

It is. Saw minah birds bringing little straw like thingy for their best building. The red headed cardinal singing his heart out for his mate...spring is here.

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Krissttina Isobe

@oahuwriter (26780)

• United States

8 Apr 21

@CarolDM The little birds everywhere, let's us know spring is here. So nice to see & hear spring's season joy.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

7 Apr 21

I love the cardinals. I hear them as well.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 Apr 21

@oahuwriter Yes they start singing early each day.

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@DocAndersen (54413)

• United States

7 Apr 21

that one is reall cool. how quiet did you have to be to sneak up? are you back to wearing bird watching camo?

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

7 Apr 21

I had to be very quiet since I didn't know if there was bird sitting on the nest. Camo is on and ready today. But not the camo tent. My husband said he would pay money to see that.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

7 Apr 21

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@DocAndersen (54413)

• United States

7 Apr 21

@CarolDM i suspect we would all pay money to see those pictures!

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@RebeccasFarm (86515)

• United States

7 Apr 21

Oh lovely the birds nests. Lots here too.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

7 Apr 21

Good to hear.

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@wolfgirl569 (94744)

• Marion, Ohio

7 Apr 21

I watched the robins building a nest yesterday.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

7 Apr 21

How cool. I watched them feed each other worms. No nests yet that I have found.

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@RasmaSandra (73199)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

7 Apr 21

That was a nice surprise, I always enjoyed seeing bird nests in the spring in Latvia particularly when the storks returned and put their big nest atop of telephone and electric wooden poles

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

7 Apr 21

So very exciting. Hoping to see more. Have never seen a stork. I am sure their nests are huge.

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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (40396)

• United States

7 Apr 21

That is so sweet to see!

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

7 Apr 21

It really made me day.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (305437)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

6 Apr 21

That's wonderful you spied the nest. Nice picture.

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@just4him (305437)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

10 Apr 21

@CarolDM You're welcome.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Apr 21

Thanks! It was a nice find.

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@Ronrybs (17837)

• London, England

6 Apr 21

I have often heard of mockingbirds, but have no idea what they look like. Off to Wikipedia, I guess!

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@Ronrybs (17837)

• London, England

6 Apr 21

@CarolDM For sum reason I was expecting a more colourful little chap"

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Apr 21

I have many photos. Here is one I took last year. They are gray and white birds with a long tail.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Apr 21

@Ronrybs These are dull colors, but they are so very noisy.

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@LindaOHio (155568)

• United States

7 Apr 21

Very cool. Birds usually nest on top of our coach light by the side of the house.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

7 Apr 21

Funny how each one finds a different site to build. Hidden and some out in the open.

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@Rashnag (30598)

• Surat, India

7 Apr 21

Good to know. Have a good day and take care dear

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@Rashnag (30598)

• Surat, India

8 Apr 21

@CarolDM your welcome dear

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

7 Apr 21

Thanks!

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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)

• Pamplona, Spain

6 Apr 21

Awesome find. Its very hard to find a bird´s nest around here but if I go further out I am seeing a biggish nest right at the very top of a big tree very high up indeed. Hope you can get to photograph them those birds and their eggs.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Apr 21

Thanks! I keep my eyes open always.

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@toniganzon (72285)

• Philippines

7 Apr 21

I love little surprises like that!

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

7 Apr 21

These moments are what I live for.

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Arthur Chappell

@arthurchappell (45002)

• Preston, England

6 Apr 21

lovely discovery - well spotted

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Apr 21

Thanks! I always have my eyes open for these.

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@Tampa_girl7 (48886)

• United States

6 Apr 21

That’s a neat find

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Apr 21

Thanks! It was well hidden.

Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (57717)

• Centralia, Washington

6 Apr 21

That's lovely. What a delight.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Apr 21

Very excited. Hope they return.

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@JudyEv (325337)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Apr 21

How lovely to find a nest there.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Apr 21

I agree!

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