This birdhouse used to sit to the side of our porch in the old house. Birds used it most years to nest in. They were used to us going in and out of the front door and they were far enough away that they were not too concerned.
Now it is on my front step, up against the house right at the front door. We came out the other day to a big mess on the porch of garden debris and pieces of raffia.
The old birds nests have been turfed out the hole on to the ground and a new family has moved in. They are not very happy with me using the front door and were really concerned this morning as I watered some plants out there.
I feel bad for them but I can't move the bird house as it is too big and also needs to be sheltered so it doesn't rot any further.
I want to arrange some nice plants around it but I don’t want to distress them. I know the plants would give them more privacy and a more natural habitat but every time I water they will again freak out. What to do, what to do?
Don't we try and take the best care of the creatures great and small.
ReplyDeleteLove your photos....and from one bird lover to another, I hope that the nest is filled with beautiful young ones.
Good bird story, aren't they funny little things ! I doubt they will be pleased until the chicks take flight ... will watch for further updates. Watch out for dive-bombing -;)
ReplyDeleteIt might be a little inconvenient but pretty awesome too! Possession is 9/10ths of the law after all!
ReplyDeleteTry continuing to water daily and then begin moving the plants closer inch by inch. ??
ReplyDeleteGreat idea
DeleteGreat idea
DeleteThe babies will soon grow up and fly away and then the parents won't freak out everytime you come and go. Parents of any kind have a tendency to get upset when their babies are threatened.
ReplyDeleteThey certainly did pick a inconvenient spot, maybe they are like cats, always knowing just when you want to get up and plopping down in your lap.
ReplyDeleteIt's temporary so that's a good thing.
Jen