Spring Birds

Spring Migration was truly a delight for Jim and I. We enjoyed Quintana at Freeport, Rockport, Goose Island , and Aransas National Wildlife Preserve. Brazos Bend brought us the enjoyment of the American Bittern. We decided that we would travel to new migratory spots next year. I have to admit my photographs give witness to beautiful birds at home and away!

Carolina Wren Nest

The Carolina Wren has blessed us by setting up housekeeping on our back porch. She was heard singing beautifully a couple of mornings before the nest sight was chosen. The back entrance is a busy place to decide to make your nest for any bird. We use this door almost exclusively. We watched as she began bringing nesting material, soon she had a helper and the both of them worked together. I decided to help her out by moving some gardening tools out of the way. I opened the box with a small plant shovel and she took to that immediately. She flew inside looking all around to check out the box and the entrance in and out. I loved watching her. My heart smiled as I felt I could almost read what she was thinking. We are hoping she will lay her eggs, raise her brood and they are fledged safely. What a Birders joy!

Mom Wren