RE: bad bird parent

We too have a nest of robins in a low level shrub at the base of the old
cottonwood tree.  I'm sure when I go to weed this weekend, they will be
displaying their best "wounded bird" routine and making a good deal of
racket, too.  They'll learn I don't bother them and calm down eventually.  I
am more used to seeing their nests 3 stories off the ground.  Hopefully,
daughter Rayna will be able to get some exceptional photos of the hatchlings
when the time comes.

At work we had a pair of Canadian geese roost next to the front door.  For
about three weeks, folks feared for their digits as the geese challenged
everyone trying to get into work.  I kept them at bay by opening and closing
my umbrella.  One woman read them the riot act and they backed off for a
short time.  No one can quite figure out why they nested where they did.
Luckily, after having the nest disturbed on a daily basis, they moved their
nest and laid new eggs in a grassy area where they are no longer in danger
or a menace. :>D

Blessings,

Bonnie

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf
Of cathy carpenter
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2003 11:30 AM
To: gardenchat@hort.net
Subject: Re: [CHAT] bad bird parent

Speaking of bird parenting, I have two really dumb robins. Both have 
decided to nest in really accessible areas - like about chest high in 
trees really near the house. And then get up shook every time I am 
working in the garden around the trees!
Just put the hummingbird feeders up, but so far none of the migrants 
have shown here.
Cathy

On Thursday, April 24, 2003, at 06:28 AM, TeichFlora@aol.com wrote:

> I have pet doves as well as doves outside that nest.  Doves do leave 
> the nest
> on occasion for periods at a time.  It was alarming to me at first 
> also, but
> didn't seem to bother the eggs (eventual offspring) at all.
> Keep an eye on them and see if she comes back at all, if she 
> does....then all
> is well.
> If not...find a surrogate.  I'd take them for mine to sit on, but you 
> are a
> bit far away.
> Noreen
> zone 9
> Texas Gulf Coast
>
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