Monday, September 24, 2012

My Summer Neighbor

I have some beautiful trees in my front yard - and I've put off having them trimmed back as long as I could, mostly because of this beauty that moved in this spring:

2012.06 Draper Bird in Tree
I had the best time this summer watching this patient little momma bird watch over, first her eggs, and then her birds. She was elusive and hard to capture with a camera. But it was so fun to share my porch with this tiny family.

2012.06 Draper Bird in Tree
With fall coming, I can't put off trimming the trees any longer, but the birds have left the nest, so I think I'm safe. I have my fingers tightly crossed that they'll be back again next summer.

Tristan Prettyman - My Oh My Pin It

14 comments:

Chelsea said...

Ahhh good luck with the nest situation! What a pretty little bird!

Angie Willis said...

What a beautiful tree - that bark is so lovely. And its little house guest is so cute. We have a garden surrounded by beech hedge and we also have to be very careful when we cut it because of birds' homes. Love the white tiger :-)

Stephanie said...

We have a birch tree in our front yard as well...the birds love it. Right now all the leaves are starting to turn yellow, which I think is beautiful!

Karen said...

I love it when birds nest in our yard. One year I was able to get some decent shots of the baby robins. Now we have a "real" bird house, and the nest is hidden from us. Nonetheless, we got the benefit of the beautiful songs the wrens sang this summer.

Suzanne@Meridian Road said...

How fun to watch that! If anyone had told me when I was younger that I'd like birdwatching, I would have laughed out loud! But I truly love it now.

Test said...

Very pretty... That's why I love trees... They bring such good things with them!

Lisa Gordon said...

How fortunate you were to be able to watch this mama bird and her babies! I love to watch when they are learning to fly, and the mama is coaxing them out of the nest.

Have a beautiful day, Jamie!
xo.

knitalatte said...

Awe, what a cute little bird mama, watching out for her babies. So sweet and how nice of you to share your beautiful tree with them.
Thanks Jamie, for stopping by and leaving a comment on my Color affection shawl.
Hugs,
Karen

Ashley said...

I have a tree right outside my window, and it's my favorite :)

I like listening to your song choices!

blue elephant photography said...

that's a nice friendly neighbor! too bad my japanese friend/neighbor is moving to a bigger city. i like them a lot. too bad. i do wish yours comes back next summer!

Carrie @ Hazardous Design said...

What nice neighbors to have!

Anna said...

Hi Jamie,
I'm with you on enjoying watching our winged and four legged neighbors. That last image is a gem! I bet they'll be back again next year :)

Jerica said...

I hope she comes back to you again next year too. Glad you captured pictures of her!

Lisa said...

Right where my heart is among the trees and leaves these day. Lovely Lovely

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