As my regular readers will know, I have a resident in my tree out front…a Robin which built her nest in a branch which is hanging over the path walk up to my front porch.
Robin in her nest by Ann Marquette
This morning I saw two Robins, a male Cardinal, AND a squirrel walking around out front under the tree. All of them were together within a 5 foot radius. They were eating berries which had fallen from the Bing Cherry tree. Wish I could have gotten my camera quick enough to capture the scene.
A friend of mine has a little plot in a community garden and she had some extra sweet potato and onion plants left. She met me this morning to give them to me to plant. So, off I went to Home Depot to get some pots and potting soil so I could get them planted. Here they are…
Veg Plants by Ann Marquette
I had to wait until tonight to water them. I will try to remember to take updated photos in a week or so.
All the years I have been here I have not had any birds build a nest in the tree, nor have I planted any vegetables. Interesting Year 2011.
Have you had anything interesting happen this year, or done anything new? I would love to read your stories.
What I’ve done new this year is climbing the rock wall at my gym. Doesn’t have anything to do with birds or gardening though.
You’ll have to post some pictures when your baby robins hatch – then all your readers can be Grandblogparents!
Wow! good for you climbing rock wall. It is cool to make notes each year of new things we do/experience.
I have noticed that many people are having good things happen to them this year…many God winks, blessings.
I won’t know when she lays eggs because even from upstairs I cannot see into the nest. Also, I read up about Robins that they lay eggs even if they are not fertilized.
So there may not be babies at all. Time will tell.
yes, its lovely to do what you are doing! birds & plants are the most beautiful gifts of Nature!
I watch ‘Animal Planet’ for them everyday!
No, I can’t claim to have done much this year for my balconies already are full of hanging plants & birds chirping all morning!
Hey Smita, take picture of your balconies and email to me so i can see 🙂