© 2014 Michael Fiveson
I have two nesting robins at my house. This one has chosen a nest on my gutter downspout and the other is in an aspen tree in my front yard. I think it’s very cool.
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I agree with you. 🙂
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You think there are too many cat posts too?
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There usually are in other places….
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Gotcha.
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We have a nest that’s right above our front door. As much as I love the birds and if I owned my house instead of renting, I probably wouldn’t be so bent over it. They have shat all over my front door and rug, and it’s really gross. I do get amazing shots of the nests, and when they hatch its nice to hear them chirping. Altho’ last year, there were 12 crammed in the nest and 3 died, that was kind of icky too. so is it a fair trade off? The jury is still out on this. Good luck with your birdie friends! 🙂
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That would be gross and if I had a nest over my front door I would not be so keen on it. I can do without the “shat.”
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Exactly! I’m torn tho…I love them being around, but the gross factor is really a bother…we keep knocking down the nests as they build em, and I went to my car this am, and there were several birds just hanging out above the other doors…I fear they are planning to attack me or something. haha
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They may be conspiring to lift you up and fly you into the woods.
You have a dilemma. What does your landlord say about it?
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I would love it if they flew me away… *swoon*
my responsibility. And I have to be the one to make sure they don’t trash the place, or I get charged for it. I really dislike my landlord…
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Landlords are like bosses……very few good ones.
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You inspired me to post the birds that nested…
http://sketchpadstudiosphotography.wordpress.com/2014/05/19/baby-birds/
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Very cool indeed!
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😉
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I had a robin build a nest in the decorative light fixture of my garage. It apparently abandoned the nest because of me so inconsiderately using my garage and constantly opening and closing the door. Probably a good thing because when I used the outdoor lights one morning, it set the nest on fire, which is how I discovered a robin had built a nest in the decorative light fixture outside my garage.
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Why do I find this so funny? Could it be that Randy is a funny guy? Glad your house didn’t burn down, eh.
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I had one build a nest behind my gardening tools in the shed…she gave me the evil eye every time I went to get a shovel. I apologized profusely.
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Lol. Yes, I expect there will be some angry chirping soon. As long as I’m not attacked, it’s all good.
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They used to nest on our back deck. The only problem was they got mad at us if we needed to go out through the back door — which leads onto the deck. So while they were nesting and until the nestlings flew away, we couldn’t use the back door. They never understood “sharing space” — or that it actually was OUR space. But they were nonetheless, welcome visitors. This year they seem to have chosen somewhere else. First time in 3 years we don’t have a nest. Love your picture. Say Tweet for me 😉
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Tweet. How long until the nestlings fly away?
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I m so scared of birds 😀 But on a pic it s okay 😉
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Scared of birds….you see a bad movie as a child?
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Yes, Alfred Hitchcocks lovely movie 😉 And a – what s the word for male chicken – attacked me several times when I was 5 years old…
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Rooster, lol. They can get real mean those roosters. The Hitchcock movie was scary, but it was just a movie my sweet Frauke. Stay away from roosters!
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I do my best 😉
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I think it’s so cool, too. 🙂
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Almost as cool as the name Jet 😉
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LOL! 🙂
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That nest is a marvel! When she leaves for a quick bite to eat, it would be special to get a shot of the tiny blue eggs.
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Well here is the rest of the story. After the nest appeared I found a perfect white bird egg while walking my dog. I cupped it gently and brought it home and put it in that nest. So I will certainly go see if it is still there and when the baby birds appear there might be one of a different species, which would make me a mad scientist, or a friend of nature.
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Oh my gosh!! Best bird story, ever! Please let us know the results of your mad science experiment. And capture the look on momma robin’s face when eggs hatch; or daddy robins!
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I’m about to go peek.
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This is great. When we moved into our house, the previous tenants left a fake tree. We put it out on the rear patio and one day there was a hummingbird nest in it. Of all the trees and bushes in our yard, this hummingbird chose a fake one! It was great to watch the mother sitting in the nest, then feeding them as they hatched. What a find. And you have two nests to watch- oh, and I might say, clean up after! Enjoy!
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We have been in this house 15 years and it is the first time we have nests that are accessible. I won’t bother them other than some photos. I took one today of the posted nest and there are 3 eggs in it, including the one I put there. Very cool stuff and maybe tomorrow’s post.
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Fantastic! The robin looks very comfortable at your house. This photo makes me smile. Spring is a beautiful thing.
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Spring is indeed beautiful. Tomorrow’s post will also make you smile.
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Excellent! I look forward to it.
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I think it’s very cool, too. 🙂
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Check my post tomorrow, it will be even cooler. And thanks Robin. Wait! A comment from Robin about a robin. Talk about cool!
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Love these birds.
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The eggs are amazing. Tiny and bright blue.
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What a big nest for such a little bird
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Well the nest is big but the sitting area is much smaller than the nest itself. She (or he) is quite snug in there.
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Love it… very cool indeed 🙂
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Thanks Ingrid.
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How wonderful, Mike! You must have given her a sense of security and trust for her to nest so close . She has the look of a fierce and protective mother. I love all your creature shots. This one is special, though, isn’t it?
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It is special, thank you, and there are more to come. One of the eggs in that nest is one that I found. Her two eggs (so far?) are a gorgeous blue and there is the white one I placed. I have a few photos I’ll probably post tomorrow, with the story of the egg I found.
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Looking forward to it, Sir Michael!
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So lucky! I have a swarm (literally) of hummers and they roost on our arbor vitae but we can’t seem them.
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You can hear them but not see them? That’s not fair.
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Oh lucky you. I think we might have one nesting near by too. I hear her singing every morning. I love it.
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I’d sing for you too, Boomdee.
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ha! 😀 la la la chirp chirp….all together now
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Just simply lovely Mike.
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Thanks Jude. That feels good.
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So … what happened with the one white egg??
Check the next post, LB! (right?)
and I do think that there are an awful lot of cat posts!
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You read everything!
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Only on your page … there are usually a bunch of funny quips and I love your replies 🙂 I guess I’m being nosey, huh ?
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Nosy, not at all. And I appreciate you interest and participation.
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That is very cool Mike and a great photo! 🙂
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Thanks, mate.
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We had a robin nest in a motorcycle helmet in our shed one year !
How lucky you are Mike to be able to observe these at such close quarters 🙂
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I do feel lucky. I feel like a kid, full of wonder. Thank you.
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