These birds made a home on my balcony

[AnitaKnapp]

There is a momma bird, and 2 babies. I could only get one in the shot because of the angle. I couldn't get any closer because I was already making momma bird really mad.

This is in a flower basket from last year that I never redid this past spring.

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Probably one of the cutest things I have ever seen. It kind of really makes me want to put out a birdhouse on the patio of my new place, when I move.

 

[Jeanie]

That's very cute and sweet. <3

 

[Oooh_snap]

Awwww That is really awesome! I would love to be able to see that every day.

 

[Doc]

I love the mom's "GTFO of my house" look.

 

[AnitaKnapp]

Every time I would get a little close, she would raise her wings up like she was going to peck me to death...but it was so precious that I had to take a picture.

 

[konboye]

If I were you I would let them be, birds on your roof brings goodluck. The same thing if they drop on your car.

 

[AnitaKnapp]

I am leaving them be. I just wanted to take a picture.


I'm kind of sad about what will probably happen when I move out next friday, though.

 

[AnitaKnapp]

In all the rush of moving out and getting settled, then getting sick, I forgot to update.

I am happy to announce that on the day of my move, the birds left the nest. I named one of the babies Melvin, and he actually let me get really close to him. I talked to him for about 10 minutes until the movers arrived. I think he was gathering his courage to fly off. He had somehow left the nest, but only got as far as the railing on the balcony.

But really. I was amazed at how close this bird let me get to him. I stretched my hand out within a foot of him, and he let me. I was afraid to do anymore. I didn't want him to be anxious.

By the time the movers had moved about half of my things, Melvin had flown off. I checked down below to make sure he didn't fall.

 

[Puck]

I just saw this thread, so cute!

We have birds and chipmunks in our backyard. In the summer, they like to take up home in the gazebo. So cute.

 

[AnitaKnapp]

Oh also, that is my car in the pic.

I enjoyed Melvin and his mom and bro/sis so much that I am planning on getting a birdhouse to put out on my balcony. Someone who is vying for my affections is insisting on building me one :\ I am unsure of whether I am happy about this, as I am very picky with my tastes.