Do you ever look at the trees and wonder what is up in the branches?
Look up and all will be revealed.
During the winter months when the trees are bare you can discover all sorts of things that would otherwise be hidden in the foiliage in spring and summer.
Look up and all will be revealed.
During the winter months when the trees are bare you can discover all sorts of things that would otherwise be hidden in the foiliage in spring and summer.
On one of our outings we stopped by a wooded area so I could take some photos of all the bird and animal nests that are now visible for all to see.
The zoom lens on my camera revealed lots of things.
Just look at how the little architects have placed the nests with the most support.
And what diligence they have in collecting all the materials to create this safe haven.
It makes you wonder what creature (probably squirrels) lived in these nests and will they return again in the spring? or perhaps they are still living in them and we just can't see them.
©Crafty Gardener
Everyday I walk by tons of nests! I think a lot are squirrels nests but some are owls and other birds. Its so fun to wonder(-:
ReplyDeleteA squirrel could be living in that one(-:
Yes I agree nature shows us a wounderous display all around us, we just need to slow down a little and not rush. Because we may just miss that special moment. Julie.C
ReplyDeleteWe have an old snag (dead tree) with a hole about 15 feet off the ground. I can imagine a little animal home inside it.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda, We have so many trees in our backyard with nests like these...I have often watched squirrels running up and down with mouthfuls of leaves and other 'stuff' that they use. In the summer, occasionally a nest will fall out and scatter debris all over my garden, under the trees. It's never been full of anything but leaves, etc. Most of them stay there year after year, and I think are re-stocked and built-up a bit, then re-used. Critters are always 'doing their thing'...so glad we take the time to look, when many people don't! Happy Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a squirrels' nest to me. If you watch them this time of year, you realize they take certain paths through the interwoven trees, over and over following the same branch trails, like squirrel highways. ;) You're right that much is revealed in this season!
ReplyDeleteMother Nature can teach us much as she does with all her creatures that roam outdoors. Nature continually inspires me!
ReplyDeleteAlsways looking up..NG
It is amazing to see how many trees hold bird nests in winter.
ReplyDeleteWe had a nest appear like the one in your picture on a shelf in my garden shed in fall. It was sneaky squirrels that figured out how cozy it would be in there.
I removed it and the pile of leaves and freshly chewed off twigs was huge.
The cracks were boarded up after losts of stuff in the shed was chewed too.
It always amazes me how these little animals have enough sense to build their nests and make them strong too.
ReplyDeleteThat one looks like a squirrel nest.
Hi Linda ... that is so true around my neighborhood here too ! Amazing , complex nests .. and some are HUGE ! makes me wonder what kind of bird made them .. if they are birds and not squirrels .. it is wonderful to have a zoom lens to pick up all of the detail we can't see where we stand : )
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No sun for many days as the weather projects .. BIG sigh !
I too am a 'nest nerd' and love all your photos and stories of the birds...especially that determined robin. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Hope you have fun at Knotty by Nature!
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