Day 260: Once again the swallows have raised a successful clutch in the House of Chirp. This year's tenants are a pair of Tree Swallows (Tachycineta bicolor). They seem to have a time-share arrangement with the Violet-Greens, although I haven't been able to follow their annual occupancy schedule. As for the kids, I've only seen a glimpse of the top of someone's head at the door so far, but it won't be long now before sweet little faces pop out to await feeding. This morning, Mom and Pop were both on the wing, hunting up bugs for breakfast. They waited patiently on the phone line while I filmed, despite the horrible fuss the little ones were making.
365Caws is now in its 14th year of publication, and was originally intended to end after 365 days. It has sometimes been difficult for me to find new material, particularly during the winter months, but now as I enter my own twilight years, I cannot guarantee that I will be able to provide daily posts. It is my hope that along the way I may have inspired someone to a greater curiosity about the natural world. If so, I can rest, content in the knowledge that my work here has been done.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
The House Of Chirp
Day 260: Once again the swallows have raised a successful clutch in the House of Chirp. This year's tenants are a pair of Tree Swallows (Tachycineta bicolor). They seem to have a time-share arrangement with the Violet-Greens, although I haven't been able to follow their annual occupancy schedule. As for the kids, I've only seen a glimpse of the top of someone's head at the door so far, but it won't be long now before sweet little faces pop out to await feeding. This morning, Mom and Pop were both on the wing, hunting up bugs for breakfast. They waited patiently on the phone line while I filmed, despite the horrible fuss the little ones were making.
Labels:
birds,
House of Chirp,
movie,
Tachycineta bicolor,
Tree Swallow
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