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So I have a problem with Birds his morning. They are trying to build a nest on the small shelf my Echo Dot is on in the backyard under the awning. So far I have removed a nest 4-5 times~! Had to cover it with Chicken Wire and will be going out shortly to check if I stopped them. I saw a Robin sitting on the wires this morning with a big piece of grass or straw in his mouth~!
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Personally, I don't mind birdies making nests. I like watching them build them, bringing food to their little nestlings, and to see if I can catch them while they take their first flights.So I have a problem with Birds his morning. They are trying to build a nest on the small shelf my Echo Dot is on in the backyard under the awning. So far I have removed a nest 4-5 times~! Had to cover it with Chicken Wire and will be going out shortly to check if I stopped them. I saw a Robin sitting on the wires this morning with a big piece of grass or straw in his mouth~!
But, cannot have this enjoyment anymore. Because black snacks have raided the Wrens bird house. I would stay up all night watching for the black snacks and chased of a couple of them. But one would keep coming back, ended up killing the snack.
Even put up wire mesh to try to stop the snakes from getting to the eggs and birdies. I gave up and took the bird house down.
Personally, I don't mind birdies making nests. I like watching them build them, bringing food to their little nestlings, and to see if I can catch them while they take their first flights.
But, cannot have this enjoyment anymore. Because black snacks have raided the Wrens bird house. I would stay up all night watching for the black snacks and chased of a couple of them. But one would keep coming back, ended up killing the snack.
Even put up wire mesh to try to stop the snakes from getting to the eggs and birdies. I gave up and took the bird house down.
If they want to build a Nest I will try to help protect it but not under the awning where we sit and Eat~! Plus the mess they made was incredible~!
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Understand.
The Wrens were clean, I don't know how but they were. Didn't have any poo to clean up. And, they would carry out their young ones poo and drop it off out in the yard.
I don't know how many little twigs I picked up and stuck in the little hole to help them build their nest. It was so cute watching them. Always wondered if they wondered how the heck the twigs made it in, lol.
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So today I was trying to split some Rounds for Firewood and it was time for lunch. I made Mom and I Turkey Sandwiches and I decided to eat outside. While I was eating I heard a noise out front and went to see what it was and when I came back a Big Black Bird with a Purple Hue landed on the Fire Pit and was about to go for the other half of my Sandwich~! When I went for my seat he looked at me for a while before he made this load noise and then flew away~! I feed the Birds and provide fresh water but they got Spoiled~! They will land on the window sill outside when I am making coffee in the morning~!
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I think, you are speaking of Grackles. When living in the city they would eat at the bird feeder or should I say they would scatter the bird seed everywhere. But, they were so entertaining at the fountain especially the young ones as they would play around in the water.. I would put pennies in the fountain, they would pick them up with their beaks and take off with the pennies. They are funny and intelligent birds, but quite messy, lol.
But, if speaking of Starlings, they just need to be shot. They are nasty birds.
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Pennies?
Yup, pennies.
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The back deck awning has Phoebes
Building a nest. Kitties in and on their kittie
Tower are going crazy watching the birdies flying to and fro. The Phoebes taking care of their nest and the hummingbirds flying in to get a drink out of their hummingbird feeder.
The problem is...now I cannot watch the birdies, lol. As the tower is in the way and the kitties are ready to attack anything from watching the birdies, lol.
Building a nest. Kitties in and on their kittie
Tower are going crazy watching the birdies flying to and fro. The Phoebes taking care of their nest and the hummingbirds flying in to get a drink out of their hummingbird feeder.
The problem is...now I cannot watch the birdies, lol. As the tower is in the way and the kitties are ready to attack anything from watching the birdies, lol.
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It rained early but light and it is a cloudy day at 53° so delaying cutting the lawns. I was planning on turning over the garden but not sure it is the day for it. I wanted to get my beans in so I will soak them 1st~!
Have a Great Day~!
Have a Great Day~!
Speaking of nasty birds....
Also, if you see these
They are Cow birds. They need to be shot, too. The female
They will push out other birdies eggs and the female will lay her eggs in place of the ones they booted out. They especially like doing this to the Cardinals. Don't know how many Cardinals I've seen feeding young Cow birds. Grrr
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Had frost the other morning. Not sure about this morning as I slept in. Been really nice in the 60s, but heading up to the 80s by Sunday. A few nights ago got around three inches of rain, definitely needed this rain. Was in a drought since last summer. Afraid it will become the same as last summer.
