New Neighbors

A couple was recently spotted in the neighborhood and for a couple of weeks, they were seen checking out various living arrangements for temporary nesting.

This is the neighborhood.

Once the selection was made, they started (forgive the expression) feathering their nest. Here is their new home. It’s in what’s called the crepe myrtle development, a desirable row of trees alongside The Frog & PenguINN. The nest was set up on the first tree. (We planted these trees as sticks about 7 years ago — the neighbors snickered quite a lot then. But we watered them and now have a mature row of these southern beauties.)

The nest is not high up in the tree and this location is a bit surprising because there are were dual bird feeders on a pole directly behind the first tree. Many of Unwelcome Visitors —such as blackbirds, starlings, grackles and even a hawk are known to frequent the area. As a home security measure, the feeders have been relocated to the front yard to keep possible predators from invading the neighbor’s privacy.

Today, we discovered that the couple has started a family.

Updates will be posted when possible.