Every spring, the eaves that face our front door serve as a home for nesting birds. This year, we decided to take some photos.

 

Three weeks ago:

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Start of construction.
Photo copyright 2013 Gareth Mills

 

Two weeks ago:

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Nearly done!
Photo copyright 2013 Gareth Mills

 

Last week:

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All moved in!
Photo copyright 2013 Donna Schwartz Mills

 

What she’s guarding:

 

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Precious cargo.
Photo copyright 2013 Gareth Mills

 

This year, it appears that there are only three eggs – a good thing, as in the past, an egg has fallen out of the nest. And once, I had to shield my then very young daughter from seeing a dead hatchling that had been shoved out before its time. Three looks like a manageable brood. Will update when they hatch!

 

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