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July 4th Babies
I can hear them! Never thought I would have baby birds born on my patio! Hmmm I wonder why they chose my patio? Especially the grill is right underneath the bird house. Every time the mother bird flies into the bird house I could hear the little ones chirping. The parents always bring back something for the babies to eat, it looks like some kind of bug. I had my camera on a tripod and waited and waited for the perfect moment. I wish I could see through the birdhouse, the baby birds must be so cute! Too bad I can't tell what kind of birds they are. This is the bird house I got for free at the Annual NYC Grows Garden Festival.
Happy July 4th everyone!
July 5th, 2009 - 20:21
Looks like a type of Wren. Maybe Carolina or Marsh?
July 6th, 2009 - 08:21
Congratulations to the new family! What a treat to be able to see them up close and personal!
July 6th, 2009 - 08:26
rowena – thanks! we were barbecuing on the deck yesterday and I think they got used to us being around, they weren’t bothered by our presence at all.
July 7th, 2009 - 22:00
Louise, your patience has paid off. Great capture of the mother bird
- Sandy @ Gardening on Cloud 9
July 9th, 2009 - 14:45
Great photos! There’s something wonderful about having wildlife growing in your garden isn’t there? We have two birdhouses on the house and they always seem occupied. And like you I wish we could see inside and see the babies.
July 14th, 2009 - 21:50
Helen – thanks for visiting my blog. It’s amazing to see wildlife growing so close to the house. I felt a little sad when the baby birds finally left the nest this past weekend. Hope they come back for a visit soon!