For several years now, there has been a broken brick in the cinderblock wall in the backyard. And for several years now, starlings have made a nest in there. In the spring, we see them bringing twigs and other nesting materials, popping in and out of the hole in the wall. Then when the babies hatch it gets REALLY noisy as the mommy bird pops in and out. We've never really gotten around to investigating it much, but this year, Landon decided to take a look.
He had to get a ladder (it's quite high) and move the heavy cap ... and then he still couldn't see, he needed a flashlight. We figured the nest would be right there near the top, but it's actually at the very base of the column, which is over six feet down!
With Colton to add perspective, you can see how tall the fence is, and the distance from the opening to the nest (which has to be at the bottom or close to it!) It must be a little tricky for the momma bird to get up and down such a narrow space, and tough for the babies once they grow and need to leave the nest. Starlings are NOT the cutest birds, but investigating the nest has been a fun thing for the boys to do this spring ...
Interesting place for a nest! I guess they are pretty safe there! And in reference to your next post (chop chop) neither Rick or I inherited our parent's love of yard work either. Just this morning I walked by the overgrown weeds and a couple of the bushes that have died and wished we could have a landscaper take care of it all. Instead, my boys are outside right now pulling weeds.
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