The nest was completed about a week ago, and mama bluejay has been sitting on it most of the time since . . . unless, of course, a squirrel scampers along the top of the fence . . . then off she goes to swoop the squirrel!
It's becoming a challenge to get pictures of mama bluejay. First, because during the strong wind late last week, a cluster of maple seeds blew through the crabapple tree and got caught at "mama bluejay face level!" Second, even though the window exterior is reflective, she somehow manages to know when I am about to take her picture and flys off the nest! Sometimes, she sits on the nest staring at the window, at me! Maybe I should have gotten her to sign the photo release form?!? :-)
Second Set of Nesters . . . Robins!
A pair of robins have returned to their spot under our deck, where they nested last year and raised their babies!
I noticed some feathers on the ground near the robin nest and said to Ken, "Look, their plucking feathers to line their nest." His reply, "The feathers (probably a morning dove) are from Sir Oliver's (our 15 pound cat) morning snack!" :-(
Patiently awaiting baby bluejays and baby robins!
very cool!
ReplyDeleteWe also have a pair of cardinals hanging around the yard, but we have not seen where their nest is yet.
ReplyDeleteThe blooms on the bluejays tree are pretty!
ReplyDeleteThis tree is always sooo beautiful and fragrant each spring. I'm looking forward to seeing baby blue jays soon.
ReplyDeleteCardinals typically nest deep inside shrubs and their nests are very hard to find.
ReplyDeleteElvina
This comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteYes, cardinals nest in our lilac bush or my clematis. And being territorial, only one pair in the yard or in near by area. Beautiful birds with beautiful song!
ReplyDelete