Friday, June 15, 2012

Bird Nest

While wildflower hunting yesterday I found this bird nest.  I was able to get a close look because there were no scolding parents nearby.

Copy of June 13 (28) The blue eggs look like they have graffiti on them!  I think they belong to a red-wing blackbird.

June 13 (24) The brown speckled eggs probably belong to a cowbird.  Interestingly enough, they lay their eggs in other birds’ nests! 

5 comments:

  1. Amy BurzeseJune 15, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    I've been enjoying your wildflower shots, but this is a great one! A great find!

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  2. Judy June 15, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    I'm always amazed at the cowbirds lack of parenting :) Love that second shot.

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  3. Cazzie!!!June 15, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Haha so these birds are squatters... or, perhaps not. It is rather smart of them really. Theydo not have to make their nest themselves :) Love the images.

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  4. MarmePurlJune 15, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    Cool picture. I don't think I am familiar with the cow bird. Will need to look that one up

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  5. CheriJune 15, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    Love the shot and the blue eggs are beautiful.

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