Sabbatical Adventures begin . . .

Sabbatical Adventures begin . . .

Monday, March 24, 2014

Patio Resident?

I came home from a week away and found a visitor on my little patio. Can you see what is in my planter box . . . look closely . . . .




Everyday this week a pair of doves have been visiting.  One sits in this same place for a while as the other perches on the railing and inspects the patio.  A couple of times he flew at the sliding glass door. Did he see his own reflection in the window or what? Looks as if they are looking for a safe nesting place.  Hubby asked me what I will do if they decide to use my patio for their new home.  Have to think about that one, I would miss my morning outdoor breakfast retreats, but love seeing them up close through the window! And today, a chickadee flew into the corner planter box to have a look! Never in the nearly five years that we have lived here, have I seen birds visit my patio! It truly is Spring, if you are bird watching!

6 comments:

  1. How sweet! Hope your friends continue to visit. Don't you love signs of spring?

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  2. Looks like you might have a dove family on your patio! I would love to be able to watch birds nesting up close!

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  3. What a beautiful photo of a beautiful bird! Happy bird watching to you!

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  4. What a cute little visitor :) They're fun to have around, but can sure make a mess!

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  5. That dove looks mighty chunky!
    Birds made a nest in a pot of parsley on my deck a couple years ago. I kept watering the plant somewhat and very carefully. Both birds and plant survived.

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