Nest – Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings

Home Sweet Home

Made of twigs and Spanish moss, it is a sweet home for a lady cardinal whose orange beak can be seen near the center of the image. She was a pleasant surprise as we settled into our own “nest” after a prolonged absence. #homesweethome #cardinal #nest #homecoming

Nestled

I had thought that some silly bird had taken the time to shape a bunch of Spanish moss into a nest in the azalea bush right outside our window and then abandoned it. We had watched it for several days with high hopes but the nest remained empty. That is until last night! A femaleContinue reading “Nestled”

Home for Whom?

Along a wooded trail a hole in a tree appeared and tempted the curious to discover what may lie within. Is it just a hollow in a tree, or is it a home for some unseen creature, perhaps a lizard, a toad, or a squirrel. I doubt that a bird would use it for aContinue reading “Home for Whom?”

They’ve Left the Nest

The nest is empty; two young hawks have left for the local trees and are learning how to live and hunt on their own under the watchful eyes of their parents. Their presence is made known with their calls, clumsy appearances in the back yard, and an occasional glimpse of fallen feathers which will soonContinue reading “They’ve Left the Nest”

New Life

Upon return from our morning walk yesterday, we spied an eggshell fragment on the driveway that was not there when we had left earlier. An adult bird apparently had carried the fragment and dropped it away from the nest. Close examination revealed that it was a red-shouldered hawk eggshell and had been occupied very recently.Continue reading “New Life”

Wasp Nest

On our way back from our walk recently we discovered this wasp nest on our lawn. It apparently had fallen from a tree. The egg chambers are surrounded by paper-like layers, presumably to protect from sun and weather. We had never seen anything like this before, and hopefully, we won’t encounter any of its formerContinue reading “Wasp Nest”