May 15, 2012
Pleased to report the blackbirds' nest is almost complete.
And, despite their best acrobatic efforts, the chickens are still not able to reach the meal worms for the garden birds on the bird table!
Posted by Kate Thomas.
May 4, 2012
I moved my car from the driveway yesterday, it having been abandoned for several days in favour of my husband's pick up truck due to the floods. I was dismayed to discover a bird's nest had fallen from the engine on to the ground. Closer inspection revealed a perfect blackbird's nest, a cosy mixture of moss, mud and dried grass.
Thankfully, no eggs had yet been laid.
And this morning, at breakfast, we were witness to Mr. and Mrs. Blackbird returning to renew their nest building efforts. This ti... Continue reading...
Posted by Kate Thomas. Posted In : May at home
