Carolina Chickadees: From First Egg to Empty Nest

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» Joy Butler - Eggs and Nests

A few years ago some cardinals built a nest in one of my hedges and I enjoyed watching the babies grow, from my deck, however, I don't know that I would want to do that often because they seem so fragile and I don't care to witness any sad endings. I did enjoy your article and pictures though.

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» muncrief - Re: Eggs and Nests

In response to message posted by JButler:

Thanks, Joy. I've never had the pleasure of monitoring a Cardinal nest. They always seem to locate their nests somewhere other than my vantage point!

If there were too many sad endings, I wouldn't be able to maintain my boxes. It's an indescribable feeling when I realize the nest that was full of noisy, begging babies is suddenly empty. Then, in a few days, I begin to hear those noisy babies harrassing their parents for food from the trees. The fledgling dees from this spring are all still alive and well. I saw (and heard!) all five of them this afternoon while out back. They are so adorable!

Thanks for dropping by!
bren

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» arty4 - Re: Re: Eggs and Nests

In response to message posted by muncrief:
LOved your aticle Bren, I felt as though I was there in your own backyard (well we can dream can't we?) Viewed your webshots too. We have Magpies hovering around at the present, They are quite cheeky too, come right up to the back door looking for handouts
Aileen.

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