Nesting Great Crested Flycatcher

Check it out!

Lots to sing about!

You lookin at me?

I think this will be nice.

We must get busy!

Working together!

I am always on alert!

Don't see anything!

One more inspection!

Mom returning!

Dad in nearby tree

It won't be much longer!

Oh, the waiting!

Happy Couple!

I am excited to post about our nesting birds.  JG and I have placed our nesting boxes in strategic parts of our 3.4 acres here in Texas. We have not enticed any Eastern Bluebirds as of this date. The Black-crested Titmouse and the Bewick's Wren have nested multiple times in various nesting sites.  We know the Golden-fronted Woodpecker is feeding young, we see it flying across our property to a large oak on our neighbor's property.  I find it interesting that the parents will gather food from one neighbor's suet and carry it across to the other neighbor's property for the nestlings.  How amazing and creative the birds are in feeding their young!
A few weeks ago I noticed the Great Crested Flycatcher checking out our bluebird box.  The pair caught my eye when both were inspecting the nesting box and sitting on it.  My heart was thrilled as I have never enjoyed this bird nesting on home property before.  We watched as the pair built a beautiful nest.  Several days later maybe 4 or so, eggs were in the nest.   We have set up a blind in the area for observing the pair as they wait for their young to develop and begin life in the outside world.
This post I will share photos I have captured thus far.  I hope you enjoy.  Blessings!