Sunday, June 10, 2012

Wee Phoebes

This is the third year the Phoebes have nested on our back porch.  The first year, she nested under the roof on a ledge.  That was not a good choice, because our constant in and out disturbed her from the nest.  In spite of that, she managed to raise 5 fledgelings.   Last year, she decided to move to the top of the porch roof, under the eaves of the main house.  These are 2 of last year's youngsters.   It looks like they have 4 babies this year.  The nest is getting really crowded, so I think it won't be long before these start flying lessons. 

2 comments:

Lilac Haven said...

Smart mama bird!

Somerhill said...

They fledged the very next morning.

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