Successful nesting
We have had a very successful summer attracting nesting birds into our yard. We discovered the single most important thing beyond the usual food supply and nesting areas, is providing the sound of water. Birds cannot see water from the sky so they rely upon their hearing. The addition of two bubbling pot fountains have made all the difference in the world. We have always had a bird bath, but the fountains drastically changed everything this year.
We have had newborn Black-capped chickadees, Carolinas Wrens, Downy Woodpeckers, Red-Bellied Woodpeckers, Eastern Bluebirds, Cardinals, Blue Jays, numerous types of finches. The above picture is some very newly hatched Black-capped chickadees.
Most of the babies are teenager now and getting around quite well. It was wonderful to watch the fledglings stage, as they were just learning to fly. There were many near mid-air collisions. They are so clumsy.
Musa and Retta can both identify most all the birds by name. It is always exciting to see a new or migrating bird and watch them run to the identification book. Retta even knows many of the birds by their calls.
We have been able to watch the entire life cycle of theses birds, up close and personal. There is something very fabulous about touching a newborn little bird.
We have our bat house up, but so far no bats have moved in. I understand it can take several years sometimes. The toad huts are all working well, we have many toads, and our new lizard habit is attracting many. We have seen more Skinks, but some orange headed lizards also.
Today Musa and Retta are both ill. Musa is headed to the doctor tomorrow as he has an ear infection. It was a day filled with PS2, movies, mindless TV and popsicles.
science, language arts, math (counting eggs), health,rest,healing.
We have had a very successful summer attracting nesting birds into our yard. We discovered the single most important thing beyond the usual food supply and nesting areas, is providing the sound of water. Birds cannot see water from the sky so they rely upon their hearing. The addition of two bubbling pot fountains have made all the difference in the world. We have always had a bird bath, but the fountains drastically changed everything this year.We have had newborn Black-capped chickadees, Carolinas Wrens, Downy Woodpeckers, Red-Bellied Woodpeckers, Eastern Bluebirds, Cardinals, Blue Jays, numerous types of finches. The above picture is some very newly hatched Black-capped chickadees.
Most of the babies are teenager now and getting around quite well. It was wonderful to watch the fledglings stage, as they were just learning to fly. There were many near mid-air collisions. They are so clumsy.
Musa and Retta can both identify most all the birds by name. It is always exciting to see a new or migrating bird and watch them run to the identification book. Retta even knows many of the birds by their calls.
We have been able to watch the entire life cycle of theses birds, up close and personal. There is something very fabulous about touching a newborn little bird.
We have our bat house up, but so far no bats have moved in. I understand it can take several years sometimes. The toad huts are all working well, we have many toads, and our new lizard habit is attracting many. We have seen more Skinks, but some orange headed lizards also.
Today Musa and Retta are both ill. Musa is headed to the doctor tomorrow as he has an ear infection. It was a day filled with PS2, movies, mindless TV and popsicles.
science, language arts, math (counting eggs), health,rest,healing.
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